Saudi cabinet highlights green initiative,regional diplomacy in latest session
In a recent Cabinet session presided over by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman, held in Jeddah...
News
Saudi Arabia enforces 40% Saudization in consulting service
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the activation of the second phase of Saudization within consulting...
Baghdad implements plan to increase electricity production to 27,000 megawatts
In an effort to bolster its electricity production capacity, the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has announced plans to elevate output...
Baghdad implements plan to increase electricity production to 27,000 megawatts
In an effort to bolster its electricity production capacity, the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity has announced plans to elevate output...
Iraq praises UN Security Council’s move to halt Gaza hostilities
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed its approval of the recent decision made by the UN Security Council,...
Lucid motors secures $1b investment from Saudi PIF’s affiliate
Lucid Motors, the electric automaker, announced on Monday a significant financial agreement, securing a $1 billion funding deal with an...
Saudi Mineral Resources valued at SR5 trillion
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has revealed in a recent report that the total value of mineral resources...
Saudi Mineral Resources valued at SR5 trillion
The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has revealed in a recent report that the total value of mineral resources...
NYC Health + Hospitals reveals legacy mural, honouring healthcare activism
New York City Health + Hospitals has unveiled a significant addition to its Community Mural Project, coordinated by the Arts...
HWPL commemorates 8th annual declaration of peace amid global conflict escalation
A multitude of conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulted in the loss of over 33,000 civilian...
HWPL urges ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, advocates for peace
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, initiated by a barrage of rockets on October 7, has resulted in a significant loss of...
Saudi, French ministers of culture meet to strengthen cooperation
Saudi Minister of Culture, Prince Badr bin Abdullah, convened with his French counterpart, Rachida Dati, in Riyadh on Monday. The...
Iraq acknowledges german companies’ contribution to development projects
In a meeting held on Monday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, expressed appreciation for the involvement of German...
Iraq acknowledges german companies’ contribution to development projects
In a meeting held on Monday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, expressed appreciation for the involvement of German...
Iraq’s Kurdistan Democratic Party declares boycott of local elections citing Supreme Court interference
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the primary political entity in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, announced on Monday its decision...
Iraq’s Kurdistan Democratic Party declares boycott of local elections citing Supreme Court interference
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the primary political entity in northern Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region, announced on Monday its decision...
Renewed clashes erupt between Sudanese army, RSF in Khartoum Bahri
In a concerning escalation of tensions, the Sudanese army faced a second assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on...
Kurdistan Democratic Party declares boycott of local elections
The Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP), the governing force in Iraqi Kurdistan, has declared its boycott of the region's upcoming parliamentary...
U.S. envoy for Sudan optimistic about conflict resolution, urges swift action
The U.S. Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, recently shared his cautious optimism regarding the resolution of the ongoing conflict in...
U.S. envoy for Sudan optimistic about conflict resolution, urges swift action
The U.S. Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, recently shared his cautious optimism regarding the resolution of the ongoing conflict in...
Iraq seeks membership in IAEA
Iraq's Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, revealed on Monday that Iraq is among the first nations striving to construct nuclear...
Sudanese lawyers unveil startling report on atrocities in Al Jazirah state
A recent report by the Sudanese Emergency Lawyers Initiative (ELI) has shed light on the alarming human rights abuses taking...
Iraq-Kuwait electrical interconnection set to conclude in late 2024
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadel, has announced that Baghdad is on track to finalize the electrical interconnection...
SalamAir expands presence in Iraq
SalamAir, the pioneer low-cost airline in Oman, celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq, with a...
Second aid shipment for Gaza ready to sail, says Cyprus president
A second cargo of food aid poised to depart by sea from Cyprus to Gaza is anticipated, as announced by...
South Sudan announces schools closure as heatwave deepens
South Sudan declared an indefinite closure of all schools on Saturday in response to soaring temperatures that have characterized a...
5 million at risk of ‘catastrophic’ hunger in Sudan
The United Nations has highlighted the looming threat of hunger facing nearly five million people in Sudan. UN emergency relief...
Sharjah’s Air Arabia to commence direct flights to Basra in June
In a bid to expand its regional connectivity, low-cost carrier Air Arabia, headquartered in Sharjah, UAE, has unveiled plans to...
Iraqi Prime Minister assesses progress of Rixos, Movenpick hotel projects in Baghdad
In a significant move aimed at bolstering the tourism and hospitality sector, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani conducted a...
Turkey’s Spy chief to attend security Meeting in Baghdad
Top Turkish officials, including the Foreign Minister and Intelligence Chief, are set to participate in a crucial security meeting in...
Saudi Arabia reaffirms commitment to global security, stability at start of Ramadan
In Riyadh, the weekly session of the Council of Ministers, presided over by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, reiterated Saudi...
Iraqi Ministry of Transport to launch flight booking app
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport unveiled plans on Wednesday to introduce a mobile phone application for electronic ticket booking, marking...
Israeli army imposes conditions on release of Palestinian teen’s body
The father of a 13-year-old Palestinian boy, killed by Israeli forces on Tuesday, has stated that the Israeli army has...
Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline fully restored, ready for operation
A senior official from the North Oil Company (NOC) disclosed on Wednesday the completion of repairs to the Iraq-Turkey oil...
Al-Urubah Park construction commences in Riyadh
The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has officially announced the commencement of construction work...
Iraq announces plans for new marine pipeline to boost oil exports
Iraq is set to bolster its crude oil export capabilities from southern ports with the construction of a new marine...
Ministry of Culture launches national plan to preserve cultural heritage assets
The Ministry of Culture has initiated a comprehensive national plan aimed at safeguarding the diverse cultural heritage assets within the...
Heavy clashes erupt in Khartoum as Ramadan begin
Intense clashes erupted between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on multiple fronts in Khartoum on Monday,...
Iraqi army eliminates 10 terrorists in anti-IS operation
Iraqi security forces have carried out a successful operation resulting in the elimination of 10 jihadists in their ongoing efforts...
Iraqi Kurds undertake digitization initiative to safeguard endangered culture
In a concerted effort to preserve the rich cultural heritage of the Kurdish people, Rebin Pishtiwan and his team embark...
Iraq repatriates 625 people including alleged IS terrorists from Syria’s Al-Hol camp
Iraq has announced the repatriation of nearly 160 families, totaling 625 individuals, from Syria’s Al-Hol camp, a sprawling facility in...
Umma Party advocates neutrality, broader representation in Sudan’s anti-war coalition
The National Umma Party (NUP) has initiated a call for fundamental reforms within Sudan’s anti-war coalition, Tagadum, highlighting concerns over...
Sudanese military leader rejects Ramadan ceasefire call amidst ongoing conflict
Lieutenant General Yasir Al-Atta, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese army, has publicly dismissed appeals for a ceasefire with the Rapid...
Breaking: Ramadan begins tomorrow, crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE
The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, setting the stage for a month...
Iraq, France discuss military training, armament
Thabet Al-Abbasi, the Iraqi Minister of Defense, and Sebastien Lecornu, the French Minister of the Armed Forces, convened on Wednesday...
Iraqi delegation engages with UAE’s AD Ports Group to foster GCC-Europe connectivity
Iraq’s Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, spearheaded a delegation comprising notable figures from business, investment, and development sectors to...
Saudi Arabia, US cooperate on advancing future communications technologies
Dr. Munir Eldesouki, President of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), convened a meeting at the KACST...
Green Hydrogen pledges to close gender gap in energy sector on International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, the CEO of NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) underscores the invaluable contributions of women to innovation,...
Iraq allocates $25m to support UNRWA
Iraq has pledged $25 million in support of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), following...
Iraqi Prime Minister encourages Egyptian investment in Iraq’s construction sector
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani of Iraq has urged Egyptian companies to consider investing in residential complexes within Iraq. Al-Sudani's...
US Dollar exchange rate inches up in Baghdad, Erbil
The US dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar experienced a slight rise in Baghdad and Erbil on Wednesday, coinciding...
Saudi Arabia unveils ‘Data Saudi’ platform to enhance transparency
During LEAP 2024, the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Al Ibrahim, unveiled the groundbreaking "Data Saudi" platform at the...
Saudi Arabia introduces upgraded industrial license at LEAP 24
Bandar Alkhorayef, the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, unveiled an enhanced version of the industrial license at the LEAP...
Biden urges action on Gaza crisis in talks with Israeli Defense Minister Gantz
In recent discussions with Benny Gantz, Israeli Defense Minister and prominent political figure, top Biden administration officials conveyed their deep...
Hamas demands permanent ceasefire, Israeli withdrawal before prisoner exchange
In response to ceasefire proposals from Egyptian and Qatari mediators, Hamas has insisted on a permanent ceasefire and a complete...
Iraqi Prime Minister, IFC discuss economic collaboration, development initiatives
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani engaged in discussions regarding potential collaboration between Iraq and the International Finance Corporation (IFC),...
Iraq’s crude oil exports to US surpass 115m barrels in 2023, reports EIA
Iraq's crude oil exports to the United States exceeded 115.26 million barrels, as per the announcement by the US Energy...
Iraq, KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Russia, Kazakhstan extend oil cuts to boost prices
Moscow, Riyadh, Baghdad, and several other OPEC+ members have announced extensions to oil production cuts initially introduced in 2023. The...
Iraq extends voluntary oil cuts until June in with OPEC+
Iraq has declared its decision to prolong its voluntary reduction in oil production by 220,000 barrels per day until June...
FFC condemns Sudanese belligerents for human rights violations
Leaders of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC), Yasir Arman and Khalid Omer Youssif, have publicly denounced the Sudanese...
