Geostrategy - TRENDS MENA

Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public...

The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced a new Code of Practice (CoP) encompassing the primary Health, Safety...
The new code will push the emirate's ambition to become one of the top five global maritime centers by 2030.
The code stipulates mandatory attestation of Marina Berth Leasing Contracts by DMT no later than six months or at the time of the next contract renewal.
The company has faced a storm of criticism since an ex-worker at the company alleged Facebook put profits before the...
The tech giant its range of banned "attacks" on public figures to include a range of sexual or degrading images of their bodies.
Facebook also added journalists and human rights defenders to the list of people considered public figures because of their work.
Meeting with his Israeli and UAE counterparts, Blinken said that President Joe Biden's administration's policy on Syria was largely focused...
Meeting with his Israeli and UAE counterparts, Blinken said that President Joe Biden's administration's policy on Syria was largely focused on humanitarian relief
A US law known as the Caesar Act came into force last year that punishes any companies that work with Assad
Azerbaijan-Iran ties soured weeks ago over allegations that Israel's military was active in Azerbaijan.
Iran last month protested against what it said was the presence of Israel in Azerbaijan and vowed to take any necessary action
It staged military exercises near its border with Azerbaijan, sparking criticism from officials in Baku
Enrique Mora's visit is a follow-up to consultations between the two sides on matters of shared interest, particularly Iran-EU relations,...
The nuclear deal has been on life support since 2018 when then US president Donald Trump unilaterally pulled out.
Mora's trip to Tehran comes amid mounting pressure from EU countries as well as the US for a swift resumption of talks.
Tunisia found itself on European nations' red lists, making it virtually impossible for holidaymakers from major markets including France, Germany...
In a good year like 2019, Tunisia registers about nine million hotel stays, and the tourism sector accounts for up to 14 percent of GDP.
Roughly 3.5 million visitors entered Morocco by the end of August, up from 2.2 million the year before.
Defence Minister Hamad Jaber al-Ali al-Sabah said the door had been opened for women to join various combat ranks, including...
Defence Minister Hamad Jaber al-Ali al-Sabah said the door had been opened for women to join various combat ranks, including as officer
He expressed confidence in women's "capabilities... and their ability to endure hardship."
Not enough investment is being pumped into meeting future energy needs and the uncertainties are setting the stage for a...
Investment in clean energy projects and infrastructure would need to be more than trebled over the next decade if energy pledges are to be met.
Two scenarios analyzed by IEA say global temperatures would be above 2 degrees Celsius if the world wants to achieve 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The new government, which includes 10 female ministers, is a welcome step forwards towards addressing the significant economic, health and...
Najla Bouden, the North African country's first female prime minister, has vowed to put a priority on fighting corruption
The move drew mixed reactions from democracy advocates as President Kais Saied pared down the powers of the PM's office
Among other things, Qatar and Jordan discussed ways to increase employment opportunities for citizens of both countries.
Qatar and Jordan have discussed various topics, including bilateral ties
Their conversation also covered the latest regional and international developments