Fatah rejects Hamas criticism of new prime minister’s appointment
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah party hit back at criticism by Hamas and other factions over his appointment of a new prime minister they said could deepen divisions as the war with Israel in Gaza rages. Abbas appointed Mohammed Mustafa, a long-trusted adviser on economic affairs, as...
Jordan forms committee to modernise public sector
The committee will be chaired by the Prime Minister and number of ministers, specialized officials, experts who have experience and expertise in public administration.Sudan PM Hamdok reinstated after coup; allies cheer
Sudan's deposed prime minister Abdalla Hamdok and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who ousted him a month ago, signed a breakthrough deal on Sunday, November 21, to reverse the military takeover, in a move broadly welcomed across the world.Dbeibah: Businessman thrust into turmoil of Libya politics
Dbeibah is a Canadian-educated business tycoon who has used his post to build a solid popular base. He was elected in February under an UN-led peace process and tasked with leading the country up until its first-ever direct presidential poll.Is Iraq drone attack linked to election results?
Analysts say pro-Iran groups use coercive power to maintain their standing and refuse to be excluded from any backstage negotiations on government formation.Iraq PM calls for ‘calm’ after house attacked
The attack came during a period of soaring tensions over the results of the October 10 elections.Erdogan holds closed-door meeting with Libyan PM
Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Libya's prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh had a one-on-one closed-door meeting at the Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul that lasted for an hour-and-a-half.Dubai discusses cooperation with Egypt
Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum met Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly at Expo 2020 Dubai.Israeli PM in Russia for first talks with Putin
Naftali took office in June, taking over from Benjamin Netanyahu who was in power for 12 straight years and had close ties with Putin. As he left for Sochi on Friday, Bennett said Israel's relations with Moscow are an "important element" of the country's foreign policy.US calls new Tunisia government ‘welcome step’
The new government, which includes 10 female ministers, is a welcome step forwards towards addressing the significant economic, health and social challenges facing the country," State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters adding that the US looks forward to further announcements to establish a broadly inclusive process for a rapid...Tunisia’s new PM faces economy battered by political turmoil
Heavily in debt, with spiraling inflation and widespread unemployment worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, Tunisia is hoping for a bailout package from the IMF. But talks have been suspended since President Kais Saied on July 25 sacked the government.Lebanon reaches out to Arab countries
Lebanese Prime Minister has confirmed that his country has reached out to Arab and Gulf nations for help, but the much-needed financial and economic aid to crisis-hit Lebanon is still locked until the government accomplishes fundamental reforms.Kuwait Fund’s $3.6bn development works earns it gratitude of Egyptian PM
Noting the wide contributions of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED) to his country, the Prime Minister of Egypt, Mustafa Madbouli, has said that the Kuwait Fund was financing $3.6 billion worth of projects.Kuwait urges Iran to push for regional confidence-building
Iran’s moves could ultimately contribute to building regional relations based on mutual cooperation and respect.Canada elects PM Trudeau for third term
The 49-year-old Trudeau won the election, but did not get simple majority, which could make things difficult for him, just like they did in 2019. He now stands similarly weakened, with a tough road ahead of him.Tunisian president Saied promises to name a PM
On July 25, Saied sacked the government, suspended parliament, removed lawmakers’ immunity and put himself in charge of the prosecutionMikati seeks global support to revive Lebanon
The country no longer has the money needed to support its economy, says the new Prime Minister Najib Mikati said in a TV interview.Lebanon gets new govt amidst economic turmoil
Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati signed Friday the decree to form the new government, bringing to an end the 13 months-long deadlock that had hampered the formation of a cabinet.Israeli PM promises ‘new spirit’ in Biden meeting
Israeli Prime Minister is meeting with the US President at the White HouseJapan to assist Egyptian institutions in technical education
Egypt has joined hands with Japan to promote technical education in schools and universities, according to Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.Lebanon’s fuel crisis deepens as leadership brawls
As the fuel crisis worsens in Lebanon, the country's leadership appears to be at odds over how to end the crisis that has kept the whole country on the edge for most of the summer.Lebanon leaders, central bank lock horns over fuel subsidies
In a country suffering from one of the worst economic crises in the world, this could effectively raise prices for fuel, amid its shortage.After PM, Tunisia president fires defence minister
Saied, who under the constitution controls the armed forces, warned his opponents against taking up arms, threatening that if anyone "fires a single bullet, our forces will respond with a rain of bullets."Lebanon prez holds consultations to pick new PM
Former PM Saad Hariri and Hezbollah have endorsed billionaire businessman and two-time premier Najib Mikati for the postLebanon discuss next PM choice after a week
Lebanon will begin parliamentary consultations to designate a new prime minister and Cabinet from July 26Lebanon PM urges world to start aid as economy spirals
Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab has said the monetary aid other nations have promised should be sent now to avert further crisis Lebanon has been promised billions of dollars in international assistance Lebanon’s Caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab has urged countries across the world to start sending the monetary...Bahrain unveils $1.2-billion stimulus package for Covid-hit sectors
The king has issued a royal decree to extend a number of initiatives for three months Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister will oversee the implementation of the royal directives across the relevant authorities Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on Monday, June 14, announced an economic stimulus...