Arab ministers, US envoy discuss Gaza reconstruction amid ongoing ceasefire talks in Qatar
The plan by Muslim-majority nations has been rejected by both Israel and its key ally the United States, but has...Geostrategy
Hamas sees ‘positive’ signs for ceasefire talks as Israel cuts Gaza electricity, blocks aid flow
In a statement, Netanyahu's office said that Israel had accepted an invitation from US-backed mediators and would "send a delegation...Geostrategy
Lebanon looks to import gas from Egypt
Mikati held a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly in Sharm El-Sheik on Monday.Mikati held a meeting with Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly in Sharm El-Sheik on Monday
Dr. Madboulyr informed Mikati that Egypt was preparing a shipment of medical and food aid to be sent to Lebanon by sea
Lebanon residents join migrant flow to EU as economy spirals
Lebanon, a country of around 6 million people, is grappling with an unprecedented financial crisis that the World Bank says...Lebanon, in the throes of a brutal economic crisis, is no longer just a launchpad for Syrian refugees and other foreign migrants
Its own desperate citizens now also risk drowning in the Mediterranean in their quest for a better life
Cross-border Syria aid gets 6-month extension without new UN vote
For the West, the renewal to July had been interpreted as automatic, while Russia had raised the possibility of requesting...The text provided for "an extension of an additional six months, that is, until 10 July 2022," subject to a report by the UN Secretary-General
The Security Council had previously renewed the authorization allowing aid into rebel-held areas in the country's northwest until 10 January 2022
Yemen pro-government troops capture oil-rich Shabwa
The pro-government Giants Brigade, who are backed by the Saudis and the United Arab Emirates, announced in a statement the...The pro-government Giants Brigade, who are backed by the Saudis and the United Arab Emirates, announced in a statement the "liberation of the district of Ain"
Yemen's civil war began in 2014 when the Huthis seized the capital Sanaa, prompting Saudi-led forces to intervene
GCC must heed IMF take on emerging economies
The IMF's warning that developing nations are about to face what it called “economic turbulence” is bad news for the...GCC countries are depending on emerging nations to diversify their own economies
With those economies now under a cloud, the GCC nations should choose their next steps carefully
UAE-Israel free trade deal likely by March: Envoy
The two countries are on track to finish negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement by March or April, Israel's first...The success of relations with the UAE is pivotal to attract other countries to normalize ties with Israel, says Amir Hayek, Israel's first ambassador to the UAE
Trade between the two countries increased nearly tenfold during the first 11 months of 2021
UAE warns public against flouting Covid-19 measures, spreading rumors
The Federal Agency said that irresponsible behavior which derails UAE's anti-COVID steps will be punishable by law.The Federal Emergency Crisis and Disasters Prosecution says such actions are punishable under law.
The prosecution urged community members and social media users to act responsibly when sharing or circulating COVID-19-related news.
Dubai provides more safeguards for people with special needs or disabilities
Dubai has issued a law that seeks to include the people with special needs or disabilities---known as the people of...Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed issues new law that sets forth the rights of people with disabilities and the services that relevant entities should provide them.
The law also outlines the tasks and responsibilities of government entities in implementing the law.
European Union says last seven years warmest on record globally
The last seven years have been the hottest on record globally "by a clear margin", the European Union's climate monitoring...In its latest annual assessment, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) confirmed that 2021 had joined the unbroken warm streak since 2015.
The annual average temperature was 1.1 to 1.2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, measured between 1850 and 1900, C3S said.
Iraq’s new parliament holds first session amid chaos
Sunday saw the swearing-in of 329 members of the unicameral parliament and the re-election of influential Sunni MP Mohammed al-Halbussi...Sadr who once led an anti-US militia is expected to have the key say in who will serve as the next prime minister
Iraq's post-election period has been marred by high tensions, violence, and allegations of vote fraud
