WikiLeaks founder Assange freed in US plea deal
Assange had been detained in the high-security Belmarsh prison in London since April 2019. He was arrested after spending seven...Geostrategy
Israel-Hezbollah tensions drive fears of widening Gaza war
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's group and Israeli forces have exchanged near-daily fire since Hamas's October 7 attack on southern Israel...Geostrategy
Shoukry and Blinken open Egypt-US Strategic Dialogue
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken opened the U.S.-Egypt Strategic Dialogue, the first...The two welcomed the opportunity to deepen the strong partnership between the United States and Egypt
Secretary Blinken also expressed appreciation for Egypt’s role in supporting regional stability, including its continued work to de-escalate tensions in Gaza
Hosting Expo 2030 in Riyadh opportunity to learn from Saudi experience: OIC
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has supported Saudi Arabia's bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh. The OIC is...OIC General Secretary Expo in Saudi will be akin to the 'coronation' of the kingdom's transformative efforts.
Saudi Arabia has proposed “The Era of Change: Leading the Planet to a Foresighted Tomorrow” as the theme for the event.
Lebanon keen to restore relations with Arabs: President Aoun
Lebanese President Michel Aoun has said that his country is keen to establish good relations with the Arab countries, especially...The President stressed the necessity of separating stances of the Lebanese state from what was issued by individuals or groups
He assured that what recently happened between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia must be addressed "through sincere dialogue based on the foundations of Arab brotherhood
UAE’s Zayed University and Israel’s Haifa University sign cooperation pact
Zayed University of UAE and Haifa University of Israel have signed an MoU for cooperation on projects promoting research, education,...The varsities agreed to have joint-research projects besides organizing mutually beneficial events, colloquia, seminars and conferences.
The pact is in line with UAE's strategy to develop partnerships between academic institutions.
Arab League urges ‘detente’ between Lebanon, Gulf states
The Arab League on Monday pressed for an easing of tensions between Lebanon and Gulf Arab states over a Lebanese..."We do not want this situation to continue. We want a breakthrough, a détente in this relationship"
The dispute was triggered by comments by Information Minister George Kordahi
Huthis sentence model to five years in prison
Entisar al-Hammadi, 20, was arrested in February at a checkpoint while on her way to a photoshoot in the capital...Hammadi's trial began in June in a procedure described by Human Rights Watch (HRW) as riddled with "irregularities and abuse".
According to her defence, Hammadi's popularity on social media, where she has thousands of followers, was the real reason behind her arrest.
Etihad Rail completes construction of UAE network’s first marine bridge
Etihad Rail has completed the construction of a rail bridge connecting Khalifa Port with the UAE National Rail Network. The...The bridge will play an important role in improving the transportation of goods in the region.
Etihad Rail recently completed construction works for Package A of Stage Two, which extends over 139 km.
Royal Saudi Land Forces take part in Gulf Shooting 2021 drill
The commander of the drill, Colonel Nayef bin Al-Humaidi, said that this drill comes with the aim of strengthening military...The commander of the drill, Colonel Nayef bin Al-Humaidi, said that this drill comes with the aim of strengthening military relations
It will also cover procedures for commanding forces and responding quickly to emergency situations for joint ground operations
Here’s how much Lebanon depends on GCC
The economy of Lebanon is in crisis. Here’s a look at which countries it depends on for trade and aid,...Lebanon has been asking its neighbors in general and GCC countries in particular for help to bail it out of this economic crisis
It has already received assurance of electricity supply from Jordan via infrastructure in Syria
Libyan premier to run for president in breach of pledge to remain neutral
Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah has gained popularity through public spending programs after years of civil warAbdulhamid al-Dbeibah has gained popularity through public spending programs after years of civil war
He could become the first directly elected Libyan head of state since Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown a decade ago
