GCC and Turkey begin free trade negotiations to boost ties
Ankara, Turkey-- The Gulf Cooperation Council and Turkey have started off free trade negotiations to deepen their ties further.In this connection, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of GCC, and Dr. Omer Bolat, Minister of Trade of Turkey, signed a joint statement to initiate negotiations between the GCC and Turkey.Albudaiwi said...
Jordan, Germany discuss scientific research, ties in water sector
Jordan's The Royal Scientific Society (RSS) and the Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT) discussed with the German Research Foundation (DFG) prospects of scientific and research ties in the water sector.
Iraq and Qatar look to boost cooperation in aviation sector
Iraq and Qatar are looking to enhance cooperation in the field of civil aviation, especially in technical, air transport, and aviation security.Turkish warship docks in Israel in sign of warming ties
In the wake of months of diplomatic warming between the two countries, a Turkish warship docked in Israel over the weekend for the first time since 2010. The frigate, according to the Turkish defense ministry, will remain in the port of Haifa until September 6.
French president looks to ‘future’ on Algeria trip to mend ties
President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Algeria on Thursday for a three-day visit aimed at mending ties with the former French colony, which this year marked its 60th anniversary of independence. The first French president to be born after Algerian independence, Macron is hoping "to lay a foundation to rebuild and...
King of Morocco extends olive branch to Algeria
Morocco's King Mohammed VI used an address on Saturday to "once again" reiterate his openness to restoring ties with Algeria, which broke off diplomatic relations with Rabat last year.Syria cuts off ties with Ukraine, clings to its ally Russia
Syria announced Wednesday that it was severing ties with Ukraine in support of its close ally Russia, saying the move was a response to a similar move by Kyiv.Saudi-Israel normalization still long way off
Israeli journalist Yoav Limor's freindly experience in Saudi hints at changes in Saudi public opinion that officials hope could one day lay the groundwork for a formal bilateral ties.Is Saudi Arabia close to having a normalization deal with Israel?
The United States has hinted that more Arab nations could take steps to improve ties with Israel, ahead of President Joe Biden's trip to the Middle East.
Abu Dhabi Chamber looks to boost trade ties with Mexico
Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has held discussions with a business delegation from Mexico to boost trade ties between the UAE and Mexico.EU unveils ‘new strategic partnership’ with GCC
European Union has unveiled a new strategic partnership with the GCC, aiming to deepen the ties with the Gulf countries.UAE and South Korea sign agreement to boost ties
The UAE and South Korea have signed an agreement to boost ties between the two countries to develop entrepreneurship and scale up relationship between SMEs. The MoU was signed by Abdullah Al Saleh, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Economy; and Kim Ki-mun, Chairman of KBIZ, in the presence of Dr....
Iran seeks barter trade with Pakistan to strengthen ties
The option of barter trade was available to cement the mutual relationship between Iran and Pakistan, an Iranian envoy has said.Saudi Arabia and Jordan to boost trade ties to more than $1bn
The Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Jordan have signed an agreement to boost economic ties between the two countries. The bilateral agreement aims to be worth more than $1 billion.Israel could be ‘potential ally’ for Saudi Arabia: Crown Prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said Israel could be a "potential ally" of Riyadh, in remarks published Thursday. "For us, we hope that the conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians is solved," the prince told US monthly magazine The Atlantic, according to remarks carried by the official Saudi...Rivals Turkey and Armenia to resume commercial flights
Historic rivals Turkey and Armenia were due Wednesday to resume their first commercial flights in two years as part of cautious efforts to normalize strained ties. A Pegasus spokeswoman said the budget airline will fly three flights to and from Yerevan a week.
Oman and Syria agree to boost cooperation ‘in all fields’
The foreign ministers of Syria and Oman have held discussions on how to promote cooperation between the two countries on issues of common concern.
Putin to host Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow on Wednesday
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin said, amid talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal. The meeting will be Raisi's most important official visit abroad since he took office, and the first visit by an Iranian president to Russia since...
Iran says diplomats in Saudi for Organization of Islamic Cooperation posts
Iranian diplomats are in Saudi Arabia to start work at a global organization representing Muslims, a first since the two rivals cut ties in 2016, Iran's foreign ministry announced on Monday. "The delegation is now in Jeddah to start its work at the Organization of Islamic Cooperation," Saeed Khatibzadeh said...UAE and Algeria to explore ways to boost ties
The UAE and Algeria will work to further strengthen ties between the two countries, and both have shown appreciation for each other's eagerness to boost ties.
Iran and China push for fulfillment of 25-year agreement
More than fifty years after establishing diplomatic ties, China and Iran accelerate implementation of the Iran-China 25-year cooperation program, which can pave the ground for expanding all-out ties. The Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
UAE and Nepal to boost ties in areas of common interest
Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has discussed with Krishna Prasad Dhakal, Ambassador of Nepal to the UAE, means of fostering ties in the field of manpower.
Turkey’s President Erdogan to visit Saudi Arabia in February
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday said he will visit Saudi Arabia next month, the Turkish leader's first since the 2018 murder of Riyadh critic Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. Rocky relations between Turkey and Saudi Arabia worsened significantly after the brutal killing of Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in...
Iran says hopes to turn page in ties with UAE
Iran expressed hopes Monday to turn the page in its ties with the United Arab Emirates during a rare visit by a senior official from the Gulf Arab country. UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al-Nahyan arrived in the country earlier Monday.Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi receives Qatari minister as relations warm up
The diplomatic relations between the two countries have shown a fair degree of warmth in recent months, after a few years of frost and unfriendliness.
Israel mission in Dubai eyes Gulf oil deal
Environmentalists had voiced anger over the plan to ship Emirati crude to Israel's Red Sea port of Eilat.
Saudi Arabia and Oman pledge to boost trade ties
Saudi Arabia and Oman have pledged to boost trade and economic ties between the two countries, months after the two neighbors began discussions on how to deepen their relationship.
Blinken arrives in Kuwait to deepen security ties
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kuwait to hold discussions to boost military cooperation, regional security and investment between the two countries.
Sharjah and Guatemala to boost economic ties, shore up investments
the Sharjah Chamber is keen to enter the Central American markets as a fertile market for agricultural and food products The two countries want to boost economic ties and bolster investments in food security, waste management and tourism Sharjah and Guatemala are looking at ways to boost economic ties and...UAE desires broader trade relations with Iraq
The ambassador of the UAE Al Zaabi made this statement during his visit to the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce The UAE companies wish to invest in Iraq The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shown desire to deepen trade and economic ties with Iraq. The ambassador of the UAE,...Turkey and Greece to take steps to improve economic ties
Tensions between the two flared last year over a maritime jurisdiction in the Mediterranean
Oman, India vow to boost defense ties with two agreements
Defense ties between Oman and India deepen as the two countries sign two agreements on military matters The cooperation will enhance maritime security and further boost relations between the navy forces of the two countries Oman and India have pledged to deepen their military ties that will further strengthen bilateral...
