Saudi Arabia’s NDMC issues local sukuk worth US$9.57 billion
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--The Saudi National Debt Management Center (NDMC) has issued new sukuk worth $9.57 billion under the Local Saudi Sukuk Issuance Program, in addition to an early purchase of more than $9.52 billion.In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), NDMC outlined that such a step is...
Libya court imposes prison terms on three for human trafficking
One of the three, whose identities and nationalities were not given, was sentenced to life in prison and the other two to 20 years each. Considered to be the first convictions in Libya in human trafficking cases, the court found the three guilty of "trafficking in human beings" and having...
Kuwait crown prince exhorts new MPs to focus on reforms
Kuwait City, Kuwait-- Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah urged parliament members to focus on reforms "for the sake of Kuwait" with objective of meeting aspirations of citizens to achieve prosperous future."We are facing a new phase" during which MPs should focus on reforms, a phase full of...
Algeria court increases prison term for media leader
An Algerian court of appeal increased to seven years the prison term issued to a prominent media boss, but suspended two years, a watchdog and his lawyer said. Ihsane El Kadi, 63, whose release had been sought by the European Union and international media, is one of the last independent...Sharjah Consultative Council approves DVA policy recommendations
SHARJAH, UAE - The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has approved its recommendations regarding the Districts and Villages Affairs Department (DVA) policy.This came during its 8th session, held at SCC's headquarters, as part of its work for the fourth regular session of the tenth legislative term.The session was chaired by Ali...IEA gives third term to chief for guiding shift to clean energy
The International Energy Agency approved a third term for executive director Fatih Birol as the organization seeks a faster transition to clean energy, it said Friday.
UAE general wins Interpol presidency for a 4-year term
Major General Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi of the United Arab Emirates has been elected as the new President of Interpol, according to an announcement on Twitter on Thursday.
UAE wins membership on UN Human Rights Council
The UAE has won membership on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term after obtaining 180 votes from countries of the Asia-Pacific group.
