Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said he will visit Saudi Arabia next month, the Turkish leader's first since the 2018 murder of Riyadh critic Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. Rocky relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia worsened significantly after the brutal killing of Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in...

Two major Israeli media outlets were hacked early Monday with a threatening message that appeared linked to the killing of a top Iranian general two years ago. The website of the English-language Jerusalem Post and the Twitter account of Hebrew-language Maariv were taken over with a picture of a fist...

Morocco head to Cameroon hoping to end a 46-year wait for a second Africa Cup of Nations title.

On Sunday evening, hundreds of supporters of Hashed al-Shaabi, an Iran-aligned group, gathered at the site, to pay tribute to the slain men.

Several world leaders and  dignitaries who attended the Dubai Expo 2020 have hailed the mega event as "a beacon for global optimism" and "an incredible accomplishment", local media reports said. According to the reports, Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, said: "At a time when there is a...

Travel is permitted for non-vaccinated citizens, if the cases include medical exemption from taking the vaccine, humanitarian cases, and individuals traveling for medical and treatment purposes

Abu Dhabi Airports marked the 40th anniversary of the inauguration of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) on Sunday, local media reports said. "Abu Dhabi International Airport has connected the world to Abu Dhabi for 40 years and fueled the emirate’s emergence as a leading destination for tourism, trade and commerce,”...

The total number and value of sold real estate in Qatar have increased at a monthly rate of 2.8 percent and 28.2 percent respectively in November, compared to October 2021. The issued cash increased by 3 percent, compared to October 2021, and at an annual rate of 20.7 percent, compared...

Unicef Director Henrietta Fore said “parties to conflict” have continued to “demonstrate a dreadful disregard for the rights and wellbeing of children.”

Iranian general Qasem Soleimani and Hashed commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis were killed in a US drone strike outside Baghdad airport in Iraq on January 3, 2020.

The writer was jailed in Turkey in 2014 on charges of illegal construction, which he claims were punishment for his outspoken views on the country's politics.

Expenses stood at 9.8 billion dirhams at the end of November 2021, against 9.58 billion dirhams a year earlier and 19.26 billion dirhams during the first eleven months of 2019.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow for discussion over expanding strategic cooperation.

The Banque Centrale du Tunisie (BCT) board has urged for continued coordination between financial and monetary policies.

Eligible topics include electoral, economic, financial, social, developmental, health, education and cultural affairs.

The leopard which was given anesthetic before it was captured, is believed that fewer than 1,000 exist in the wild, with another 200 in captivity.

Last week, a top UNRWA official said long-running budget shortfalls had forced the agency to introduce austerity measures.

It was unclear who fired the projectiles as Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that controls Gaza, did not claim responsiblity.

The operation took place Thursday when rapid intervention units and intelligence forces sought to storm a house in the village of Al-Rashayed in the central Iraqi province.

Tunisian President Kais Saied is preparing to ask the public for their thoughts on a new constitution.

The election, set for December 24, was meant to be the culmination of UN-led efforts to drag Libya out of a decade of conflict.

Renewable energy company Masdar will be developing Georgia's largest solar power plant, with a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), jointly with Georgian Energy Development Fund (GEDF). GEDF is a joint-stock company, founded by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and wholly state-owned. Georgia, which primarily relies on hydropower for...

Iranian expats are free to travel to and from the country and the government's plans and decisions should ensure that the travel of the citizens should be trouble-free, President Ebrahim Raisi has said. Raisi was speaking at the newly established Iranian Expatriates Supreme Council. He said the government's efforts are...

The Dubai Racing Club announced that its seventh race meeting at the Meydan Racecourse on 1 January 2022 will be dedicated to celebrating the #DubaiDestinations initiative that was launched recently to highlight the exceptional events and activities offered by the emirate. The move is part of the government's efforts aimed...

The exchange house used a civilian vehicle to transport the money instead of using Cash-in-Transit Agent.

Mehdi Mahdavikia recently wore a jersey featuring the flags of all FIFA member countries, including Israel, during a friendly match in Qatar.

Procedures, approved in a session chaired by Prime Minister, Bisher Khasawneh, included reducing inspection fees on imported foodstuffs by 30 percent for three months.

Finland will give €2 million ($2.27 million) to the Palestinian Authority to support the payment of medical referrals to East Jerusalem hospitals.

The winners of King Faisal International Prize (KFIP) for the years 2020 and 2021 were honored at Prince Sultan Grand Hall in Al-Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on Tuesday. The prize is held under the patronage of King Salman, and Secretary-General of the KFIP, Abdulaziz Alsebail introduced the winners of the...

The Abu Dhabi School of Government (ADSG) and Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGM Academy) have launched the ‘Investment Foundations' program, which seeks to equip Abu Dhabi government employees with knowledge and skills related to finance, ethics, and investment practices. Targeting Abu Dhabi government employees working in the financial sector,...

Israel shelled suspected Hamas military sites in Gaza Wednesday after gunfire from the Palestinian enclave wounded an Israeli civilian, security sources in Gaza said. Two Palestinian farmers were wounded by the Israeli artillery fire which targeted four suspected sites used by Hamas military wing the al-Qassam Brigades, the sources told...

Dana Gas has received a payment of $39 million (AED143 million) from the Egyptian Government in December, the company announced Wednesday. The payment reduced its receivables in Egypt to its lowest levels at below $30 million since commencing operations there in 2007, local media reports said. It complements a year...

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) has designated the National Intellectual Property Administration of China (CNIPA) as International Searching Authority and International Preliminary Examining Authority under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), allowing international patent applicants in the kingdom to select CNIPA to issue international search reports for their applications....

The Saudi Fund for Development is investing USD60 million to develop the infrastructure of the transport sector to reduce death and injury rates resulting from traffic accidents.

Iraq's Ministry of Planning has said several positive economic indicators have risen during 2021 and several measures are being taken to activate the economy. Abdul Zahra Al-Hindawi, a spokesman for Iraq's Planning Ministry, said those who lost their jobs in 2020 returned to their jobs, which helped in the economic...

President Michel Aoun has called for national dialogue on matters including a defense strategy.

Jordan will distribute JD1 million to compensate those suffered losses due to the Al Waleh Dam draught and cross-border fires in the northern Jordan Valley.

Egypt is set to open what is billed as the world’s largest museum of Egyptian civilization near the iconic Giza Pyramids. The Grand Museum is spread across 117 acres with its inauguration delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic, and will now open in second half of 2022, said Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General...

Kuwait will host the third Gulf Games from May 11-21, Secretary-General of Kuwait Olympic Committee Husain Al-Musallam said on Sunday.    Al-Musallam told KUNA that the new timing of the games was set after the Executive Board had announced the postponement of organizing the event, which was planned in Kuwait...

It is also meant to provide basic building materials for temporary shelters, to rehabilitate and improve sites' and water sources infrastructure

France detained a 60-year-old French-Syrian man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit crimes against humanity.

The most awaited new season of Fazza Championship for Falconry- Telwah, organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre (HHC), will start from 28 December and will last until 14 January 2022 in Al Ruwayyah, Dubai. Telwah (lure in Arabic) is one of the UAE’s most honored heritage sports and...

Fireworks and laser lights were launched to announce the new record as pavilion’s employees and public gathered in the ‘opportunities’ zone, with more visitors flocking in to celebrate the occasion.

Spain and UAE have reviewed Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's achievements besides key projects and cooperation in the clean and renewable energy sectors. The two sides also discussed initiatives and programs that consolidate the transition towards a green economy and sustainability at a meeting in which said DEWA CEO Saeed...

Tunisian coastguards have rescued 48 illegal migrants trying to reach Europe from neighboring Libya in a makeshift boat.

Atomic Energy Organization of Iran director Mohammad Eslami said the enrichment levels were related to the needs of the country.

Sudan anti-coup protesters faced tear gas at a democracy rally while General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan defended October's military takeover.

Aboul Ghaith pointed to the dangerous juncture that Libya is going through, and said that everyone should join hands and cooperate to achieve Electoral entitlement soon.

The economy of Iraq depends upon oil as it constitutes 45 percent of the GDP and affects about 80 percent of the growth of the economy, contributing to 93 percent of the government’s revenues.

The ship was loaded with foodstuffs and sailed in 1978 from a Greek port towards the Aqaba port in Jordan, but it hit the coral reefs nearing the beach of “Bi’r al Mashi.