New Delhi, India - Dramatic drone footage showing Indian commandos hunting pirates after an attack in the Arabian Sea illustrates New Delhi's "significant" expansion of a muscular maritime force reflecting global ambitions, analysts say. The commandos, deployed this month from an Indian-built warship after an attempted hijacking of a merchant bulk...
Iran, Djibouti resume diplomatic ties after 7 years
Iran announced the restoring of diplomatic ties with Djibouti over seven years after it joined other regional nations in severing ties with Tehran in support of Saudi Arabia. The decision by the Horn of Africa nation came months after Shiite-dominated Iran and Sunni-majority Saudi Arabia resumed relations under a China-brokered...
Paris Agreement key to achieve sustainable development goals: Middle East Green Summit
The summit reviews ways to enhance integration of the optimal energy mix for electricity production to achieving climate change targets through MoUs and agreements.
Saudi Arabia, Djibouti sign agreement on maritime transport
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has signed a joint cooperation agreement in maritime transport with the Republic of Djibouti which aims to open new horizons for cooperation in various fields between the two countries
Saudi Ports Authority announces new direct shipping service to Djibouti
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has announced a new direct shipping service connecting Saudi Arabia to Djibouti, through the container transport company, Transmar. Saudi media reports said the service is an important development that serves to leverage the potential of the kingdom's ports, bolster its petrochemicals exports and transshipments, and...
