Israel presses ground offensive in Gaza, encircles part of Rafah city
Israel's military pressed ground operations across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, encircling part of Rafah city near Egypt almost a...Geostrategy
Russia hopes for ‘progress’ at upcoming Saudi talks: negotiator
Moscow has rejected a joint US-Ukraine proposal of a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, instead suggesting just to halt aerial...Geostrategy
Qatar to host gas exporters summit as Ukraine crisis simmers
The US has sought the help of its close ally Qatar in providing emergency supplies if pipelines to Western Europe...Russia, Iran and Qatar are key members of the forum. Two other exporters, the US and Australia, are not part of the group.
The GECF says its 11 members and seven associate countries account for 70 percent of proven gas reserves and 51 percent of global liquefied natural gas exports.
Israel says Syria fired anti-aircraft missile during reported Israeli strike
Syrian state television reported an Israeli strike around Damascus.Syrian state television reported an Israeli strike around Damascus
Israel has not confirmed it carried out any missile strike against Syria
DEWA first in the world to win 8 stars in EFQM Innovation Lens
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has achieved 8 stars level in the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM) Innovation...DEWA achieved a score of 800 on this award that measures innovation culture and its role in achieving results in leading organizations worldwide.
DEWA made many achievements in the field of excellence in 2021, including winning the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (SKEA) in the Elite Category.
UAE and Belgium look to boost security ties
The UAE and Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in order to strengthen cooperation in the fields of...The UAE was represented by Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior
The memorandum is aimed at stepping up joint cooperation between the two countries, developing bilateral relations in the security and police fields
Israel PM vows action as police Pegasus spying scandal widens
The latest bombshell from business daily Calcalist alleged that Pegasus was used against a son of former premier Benjamin Netanyahu...Calcalist had previously reported that the controversial malware was used by police against leaders of an anti-Netanyahu protest movement.
Pegasus is at the center of a months-long international scandal following revelations that it was used by governments worldwide to spy on activists, politicians, journalists.
Libya searches for a candidate to replace interim PM
Libya's parliament on Monday began hearings of hopefuls to replace interim prime minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, a process that could spark...Dbeibah's government took power a year ago with a mandate to lead Libya to December elections aimed at dragging the country out of a decade of conflict
Libya has seen a decade of conflict since the 2011 revolt that toppled dictator Moamer Kadhafi, leaving a patchwork of militias vying for control over an oil-rich country
US to help UAE stop drone attacks
This comes amid recent attacks on the UAE by Houthi rebels from Yemen, which have prompted global condemnation.General Kenneth F McKenzie, head of the US Central Command is on an official visit to the UAE
He said the US was working with the UAE to develop more effective solutions to stop drone attacks
US says Iran nuclear deal ‘in sight’ but urgent need to finalize
Former US president Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, and reimposed tough economic sanctions on...The negotiations for the nuclear deal are resuming in Vienna after being halted at the end of last month
They will be attended by China, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, Iran, and the United States
Abbas loyalists win top leadership post at PLO
According to analyst, PLO is loosing its popularity among Palestinian people as many are frustrated over its failures to hold...Rawhi Fattouh was elected to chair the PLO's parliament, while Hussein al-Sheikh and Mohamed Mustafa take executive committee seats
New PLO secretary general and chief negotiator with Israel, the two key posts held by Saeb Erekat who died in 2020 of Covid-19 remain vacant
WIPO and Qatar sign pact to promote Intellectual Property education
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in collaboration with Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will now promote education in intellectual...The World Intellectual Property Organization and Hamad Bin Khalifa University will collaborate for IP law teaching.
The WIPO will provide expertise under the terms of the agreement.
