Baghdad, Tehran in talks to import gas from Turkmenistan
Tehran, Iran - Baghdad and Tehran are currently engaged in negotiations to facilitate the import of gas from Turkmenistan, with the Iraqi Minister of Electricity Luay Al-Khatteeb revealing that discussions are underway to utilize Iran's extensive network for the transportation of Turkmenistan's gas. Highlighting the challenges in establishing direct lines...
UAE signs deals worth $263m on Day 2 of UMEX & SimTEX 2022
UAE’s Ministry of Defense said on Tuesday that it signed three new deals worth AED966.25 million ($263 million) on the second day of the 5th edition of UMEX & SimTEX 2022. On the second day, the event witnessed wide-scale participation of major companies specializing in unmanned systems, training, and simulation...
Lebanon government clarifies on claims of overspending on dams
The Ministry of Energy and Water has said the two dams have so far cost $90 million, and not the $1 billion that has been claimed.
Majority of Saudi nationals positive about tourism sector jobs: Study
A sizable number of Saudis look positively at jobs in the tourism sector, according to a study by the kingdom's Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Digital Research Company (DRC). Key findings indicate that 75 percent of Saudis have a positive perception towards jobs in tourism, with 83 percent saying...
UAE industrial exports surge to $32.6bn in 2021: Ministry of Industry
According to the 2021 annual report released by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, the rise in exports coincided with a major surge in factories commencing production in 2021, with 220 new facilities going into service.
Saudization benefits thousands of citizens in 2021
The number of Saudi nationals who got jobs in the private sector crossed 1.9 million in 2021, the highest number of citizens hired in a year.
Iraq saw rise of positive economic indicators in 2021: Planning Ministry
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...
Jordan and Saudi Arabia discuss ways to develop agriculture sector
Jordan and Saudi Arabia have discussed the ways to increase the exchange of crops and foodstuffs between the two countries. Jordan's Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat met a delegation of the Saudi Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Water to discuss the importance of exchanging joint expertise to develop the agricultural...
Jordan minister urges officials to expedite services for citizens, investors
Nayef Steitieh told field managers in his ministry and across governorates to also look to replace expatriate workers with those from Jordan.
Oman agriculture ministry signs 4 deals worth more than $31m
The deals are in sectors ranging from livestock-rearing to vegetables, rabbits, and even Omani thyme.
Naif Arab University and Tunisia’s justice ministry sign exchange pact
Naif Arab University for Security Sciences has signed a cooperation agreement with the Tunisian Ministry of Justice on the sidelines of the scientific symposium “Alternative Punishments to Freedom-Depriving Punishments”, which is organized by the university and the ministry. The agreement aims at exchanging expertise between the two sides in the...
Tunisia’s budget deficit narrows to nearly $1.3 billion at Sept end
Tunisia's budget deficit has narrowed to nearly 3.8 billion ($1.3 billion), at the end of September 2021, against 4.9 billion dinars, in September 2020, down 23 percent, local media reports said, citing Finance Ministry's budget data. The decrease in the budget deficit is due to the increase in budgetary resources...
Qatar to train cadres from national forces for job market
Qatar's Ministry of Labour has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority to train and employ cadres from national forces, especially fresh graduates, to enter the job market. The MoU states that the Ministry of Labour will provide national workforce data of male and...
Qatar affirms security readiness for FIFA Arab Cup 2021 beginning today
Qatar's Ministry of Interior has affirmed its high readiness to secure the FIFA Arab Cup 2021, which will be held by Nov. 29 to Dec.18, 2021, in coordination with all security units affiliated with the Safety and Security Operations Committee (SSOC) of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. A total...
Iran says it will resume Vienna nuclear talks
Tehran has decided to resume nuclear talks in Vienna after the new administration reviewed the previous round of talks, Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said.
Saudi Arabia to have budget surpluses from 2023: Ministry of Finance
Saudi Arabia is confident that it will have budget surpluses from 2023 with the kingdom’s economy showing a “noticeable and anticipated uptick.”
UAE pulls up underperforming tax authority, energy ministry
The UAE has said some underperforming government offices and ministries have 90 days to improve their digital services.
Saudi pupils ready to be back at school
Confined to homes for more than 18 months by the coronavirus pandemic, Saudi pupils are all set to be back at school with the Covid paraphernalia of face masks, bottles of sanitizer, in addition to books and notebooks.
Palestinians get 150,000 doses of Pfizer virus vaccine
A Health Ministry statement said that of 4 million doses ordered from the pharmaceutical giant, 1 million have been received so far. The rest should be delivered in batches by the end of the year, it added. Health Minister Mai Al-Kaila had warned that the Palestinian territory was facing a...
Saudi Arabia issues record 478 licenses in first quarter
Following a 2018 reform in the Kingdom that allowed for a first time the 100 percent foreign ownership of companies, 59 percent of new investment projects in Q1 2021 were full foreign ownership, with the remainder being joint ventures with local investors.
Umrah permits for double-jabbed Saudis aged 12-18
Saudi nationals aged 12-18 can obtain Umrah permits if they have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, the ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said. Local media reports said the ministry’s announcement follows the inauguration of the 2021 Umrah season on August 10.
Six die in UAE from Covid-19, 1,537 test positive
The country's Ministry of Health and Prevention aims to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.
Iraq to build 2,000MW solar power projects in tie-up with a UAE-based firm
The project is the biggest investment in Iraq's renewable energy industry Iraq is planning to build a number of power plants in the coming years Iraq is looking to build solar power projects in central and southern Iraq, with a total capacity of 2,000 megawatts, and it has teamed up...
Hajj pilgrims can travel to Mecca only if they have smart card, permit
The move is to ensure that all safety measures adopted by the government to keep the virus Only Saudi pilgrims can make the Hajj this year, like last year The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has cautioned pilgrims not to travel to Mecca to perform the Hajj unless they have...
Delta variant of Covid found in Kuwait, authorities warn citizens to take precautions
Kuwait says that many people in the country have contracted the Indian variant The country's health department is conducting genetic examination for the virus on regular basis The most contagious variant of Covid, the Indian strain, also known as the Delta variant, has infected many people in Kuwait, according...