Calais has for years been a rallying point for migrants from the Middle East, Asia and Africa trying to smuggle across the English Channel to Britain.

DUBAI: Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), a UAE Federal export credit company, and Bpifrance Assurance Export, a French export credit agency, have signed a reinsurance agreement to increase joint Emirati and French projects globally. The two agencies will work towards pursuing strategic collaboration in areas such as exploration of mutual opportunities...

A photo of Saudi Crown Prince with the Qatari emir and the UAE's security adviser shows youthful, physically fit leaders enjoying a friendly, informal get-together, writes Ali Shihabi

Algeria over the weekend recalled its ambassador from Paris and banned French military planes from its airspace.

France's jets regularly fly over Algerian territory to reach the Sahel region of western Africa, where its soldiers are helping to battle insurgents as part of its Barkhane operation. Algeria was angered last week after France cut visas to citizens of Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

DUBAI: France celebrated its 'Expo 2020 National Day' with celebrations in the skies and across ten locations, with the main activities taking place at Al Wasl Plaza. The festivities started with the fabulous Mister Sigrid, a crazy hatter, dressing visitors with eye-catching headgear in the colors of the French flag, while...

The statement, from the Algerian presidency, said it had withdrawn its ambassador following media reports of the French president Macron’s comments.

France on Tuesday said it would sharply reduce the number of visas granted to people from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia, accusing the former French colonies of not doing enough to allow illegal immigrants to return.

Paris accuses the former colonies of not doing enough to allow illegal immigrants to return. Immigration is shaping up to be a key issue in next year's French presidential election.

The move aims to further enhance bilateral investment relations by making use of the opportunities offered by Saudi Vision 2030.

The ratification earlier this month of an electoral law that was clearly tailor-made for Khalifa Haftar, the military strongman who controls eastern Libya, raised tensions three months before the crucial ballot.

Iran has been trying to enter the SCO for years, and was close last year, but Tajikisatn objected to it.

PSG boasts a stellar line-up, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé, and Sergio Ramos taking to the field in its colors.

Saudi Arabia has awarded a $95.4 million contract to a consortium to manage water services and environmental treatment in Riyadh.

DUBAI: The emirate of Dubai sees tourism and exhibition activity returning to normal, with EXPO 2020 around the corner, according to Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group Chairman & CEO. Sulayem said Dubai has largely managed to mitigate the economic repercussions from the spread of the pandemic and DP World...

The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, investment opportunities, economy and culture, as well as other vital sectors, to drive sustainable development in both countries.

The new terminal will be at the Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi.

The French firm, formerly called Total, will now build four power projects in Iraq.

French president Emmanuel Macron vowed his country will maintain presence in Iraq no matter what Americans decide. After meeting Iraqi president Mustafa al-Khademi, Macron said Daesh remains a threat and the fight against these groups is a priority of Iraqi government.

Russia, the largest exporter of wheat in the world, has been looking to enter the market for quite some time.

It was the ultraconservative Raisi's first reported call with a Western leader since taking office last week

Afterpay specializes in the "buy now, pay later" model that offers users staggered payments, often without extra charge.

The project is aimed at reducing energy demand and costs at the airport and ensuring reliable supply through clean and renewable energy sources.

The two top diplomats discussed issues concerning the Middle East, and the developments in the international arena. The meeting was also attended by the Saudi ambassador to France.

Between 1960 and 1966, France conducted 17 atmospheric or underground nuclear tests deep in the Sahara desert of Algeria.

A consortium of major media companies, including the Washington Post and France’s Le Monde, recently said that one of Macron’s phone numbers was on the leaked list of potential Pegasus targets.

French foreign minister Le Drian said it was "necessary to preserve calm, and the rule of law, and to allow a rapid return to a normal functioning of Tunisia's democratic institutions".

The four multirole combat aircraft from France’s Dassault Aviation include three single-seat Rafale EQ and a twin-seat Rafale DQ.

Bennett has defended his government saying the events occurred before he took office in May

Western powers including the United States and France expressed outrage and the UN Security Council issued a condemnation that Ankara swiftly rebuffed.

Tourists are flocking to Tunisia despite the country seeing its biggest surge in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths

French anti-corruption judges are probing money-laundering charges against Lebanon's central bank chief Riad Salameh

Lebanon faced yet more misery Friday after the failure of premier-designate Saad Hariri to form a government, and as France prepares to host an aid conference 

An Iraqi tribe based in Nasiriyah has threatened shut down the French Consulate in the Southeastern city The al-Husseinat Tribe’s chief Caesar al-Ajil al-Husseinawi said the diplomatic mission had repeatedly insulted it An Iraqi tribe based in Nasiriyah has threatened shut down the French Consulate in the Southeastern city, said...

Exploring the product of green hydrogen powered by carbon-free nuclear energy part of the deal French company EDF owns the largest nuclear fleet worldwide   In keeping with the United Arab Emirates’ pursuit of clean electricity, and its plan to tackle climate change, it has signed an agreement with France...

The meeting could be held on Friday Since the war began in November, the West has yet to succeed in organizing a public session on Tigray   The United States, Ireland and Britain have called for an emergency UN Security Council public meeting concerning Ethiopia’s war-torn Tigray, where rebel fighters...

The 2015 deal saw Iran accept curbs on its nuclear capabilities Trump unilaterally withdrew three years later Iran on Friday said world powers must take any final decisions to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, after France and the United States suggested that time was running out. "The opposing sides are...

France has led international efforts to help Lebanon The army has long been seen as one of the few institutions in Lebanon that can rally national pride and create unity World powers promised on Thursday to support Lebanon's army to prevent its collapse amid the deepest political and economic crisis...

Egypt's public transport, renewable energy sectors among 9 other projects to receive investment With the billions in financing, Egypt has become "a strategic economic partner of France” French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire on Sunday signed agreements with Egypt to invest 3.8 billion euros in the most populous Arab country's...

The Saudi Food and Drug Authority took the decision due to the spread of bird flu there The regions are Landes, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, and Gers   Saudi Arabia has temporarily banned the import of poultry meat, table eggs, and their products from three regions in France due to the spread of...

Findings could shed light onto the origins of the 70-year-old former Merrill Lynch banker's wealth

Out from nearly 30-year-long international isolation, Sudan finds the crushing burden of debt being eased with help from Saudi Arabia, France and other donor countries More aid to Sudan is contingent upon it fulfilling pledges like free and fair elections and implementation of the peace agreement Saudi Arabia has pledged...

French Prime Minister Jean Castex calls reforms in Tunisia important for relations between two countries