Iraq launches initiates gas exploration bidding round
The Iraqi Ministry of Oil commenced an international bidding round on Tuesday, focusing on gas exploration within the western regions...
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Israel launches air strikes on Gaza ahead of UN ceasefire vote
Israel conducted new air strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, coinciding with global efforts to negotiate a ceasefire before a crucial...
Iraq proposes hosting 2025 Arab League summit in Baghdad
Iraq has formally submitted a request to host the 2025 Arab League summit, aiming to convene the prestigious gathering in...
Iraq celebrates milestone as first female pilot was recognized in Iraqi airways
The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, bestowed an honor upon the first Iraqi woman to ascend to the...
Saudi, British Energy ministers collaborate to fortify energy cooperation
Saudi Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, convened with British Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero,...
Saudi Arabia secures top position in MENA for e-government services in 2023
Saudi Arabia has clinched the top spot in the Government Electronic and Mobile Services Maturity Index for 2023, as per...
Israel’s Rafah deadline raises stakes as Ramadan approaches
The announcement from Israel threatening a ground operation in Rafah, Gaza, by March 10th unless all hostages are released has...
Iraq’s oil exports to the US rose to 43,000 bpd last week
In a recent revelation by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), Iraq's oil exports to the United States experienced a...
Media Minister launches ‘Saudipedia’ digital platform at FOMEX
During the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Media Minister Salman Al-Dosary unveiled the 'Saudipedia' digital...
Saudi Aramco CFO forecasts substantial dividend boost ahead of 2023 financial results
Saudi Aramco’s Chief Financial Officer, Ziad Al-Murshed, hinted on Monday at an impending substantial increase in dividends. This disclosure comes...
Iraqi Prime Minister chairs meeting to address Nebras Petrochemicals project
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, led a crucial meeting on Sunday aimed at facilitating the completion of the...
Iranian gas exports to Iraq expected to increase next summer
The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammed Kazem Al Sadeq, announced on Friday a projected increase in Iranian gas exports to...
Iraqi Prime Minister holds talks with officials from Italy’s Leonardo at Munich Security Conference
During the Munich Security Conference (MSC) 2024 in Germany, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani engaged in discussions with Lorenzo...
Iraq ranks fourth in GDP among Arab nations
Iraq has emerged as the fourth highest GDP contributor among Arab nations, boasting a GDP surpassing $255 billion, as reported...
PKK attack claims life of Turkish soldier at northern Iraq military base
Tragedy struck at a Turkish military base in northern Iraq as a soldier lost his life, and another was injured...
Afghanistan special envoys convene in Doha amid uncertainty over Taliban participation
National and regional special envoys to Afghanistan are set to gather in Doha on Sunday for the second United Nations...
Saudi fund commits $55 million loan to strengthen earthquake resilience in Turkish schools
In a strategic move to bolster earthquake preparedness within Turkish public schools, Sultan Al-Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi...
King Salman, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman extend congratulations to Kosovo president
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have conveyed their warm felicitations to...
Iraqi Prime Minister, UK Foreign Secretary forge economic ties at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron convened to discuss...
King Abdulaziz International Airport welcomes inaugural flight from Turkmenistan
King Abdulaziz International Airport received its first regular direct flight from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, carrying 279 passengers on Friday.The inaugural flight...
Kazakhstan faces environmental crisis with months-long methane leak
An unprecedented methane leak lasting over six months at a remote well in Kazakhstan has emerged as one of the...
Iraq interrogates family of ISIS terrorist Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
The family of the deceased leader of the Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, has been returned to Iraq for...
Pakistan politician resigns from allegedly rigged seat amid election controversy
A Pakistan politician, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman of the Jamaat-e-Islami party, has voluntarily relinquished a provincial assembly seat, PS-129 in...
US dollar exchange rate slightly increases in Baghdad, Erbil
The US dollar exchange rate against the Iraqi dinar saw a modest uptick in both Baghdad and Erbil on Thursday,...
Zelensky to sign security agreements with Germany, France as Kyiv shores up support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is poised to solidify bilateral security agreements with Germany and France on Friday, marking a significant...
Official highlights global acclamation of Saudi Coffee at Jazan event
Vice Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture Eng. Mansour Al-Mushaiti underscored the notable advancement in the quality of Saudi coffee...
ACWA Power secures deal to construct 1,000-megawatt solar power plant in Iraq
In a significant development for Iraq's energy sector, Ziyad Ali Fadel, the Iraqi Minister of Electricity, revealed on Wednesday the...
MWL, Bosnian Parliament host conference to promote peace, tolerance in Sarajevo
The Muslim World League (MWL) and the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina convened a regional conference in Sarajevo, aimed at...
GASTAT reports Saudi inflation holding steady at 1.6% in January
The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has released its latest report, indicating that Saudi Arabia's consumer price index, a measure...
Saudi Business Center facilitates instant commercial license issuance
The Saudi Business Center (SBC) has announced its decision to streamline the issuance process for two vital licenses aimed at...
SDAIA launches center of excellence for smart solutions
The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced the launch of a center of excellence for smart solutions to...
Saudi commerce ministry facilitates foreign firms in establishing regional headquarters in KSA
The Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new initiative aimed at streamlining the process for foreign companies...
Shell withdraws from Nebras Integrated Petrochemical complex project in Iraq
Shell, a global energy company, has announced its decision to halt the Nebras Integrated Petrochemical Complex project in Iraq. This...
National portal to enhance Saudi urban landscape launched
In a significant development aimed at enhancing the urban landscape of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority...
Foreign workers arrested for tasattur in Jeddah
The National Program to Combat Commercial Concealment (tasattur) revealed 15 cases of tasattur during its rigorous inspections of the primary...
Kuwait’s Agility receives new opportunity to arbitrate against Iraq
Kuwaiti logistics giant, Agility, has been granted a renewed chance to present its grievances before a fresh arbitration panel, facilitated...
Iraq emerges as top importer of Jordanian goods, valued at $86 million in one month
The Jordanian Chamber of Commerce has disclosed on Monday that Iraq assumed the mantle of the largest importer of goods...
Iraq unveils plans for green hydrogen project
Iraq's Minister of Oil, Hayan Abdul-Ghani, has announced plans on Monday to initiate a green hydrogen project for the South...
Biden administration admits communication failures, expresses regret over handling of Gaza crisis
In a closed-door meeting with Arab American and Muslim leaders in Michigan last week, a senior aide of the Biden...
UN Special Rapporteur affirms October 7 attacks linked to Israel’s actions
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, challenged French President Emmanuel Macron’s characterization of the October...
Israeli military rescues 2 hostages from Hamas during Rafah raid
The Israeli military announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to secure the release of hostages held by the Hamas...
Qatar releases eight fmr Indian naval officers previously sentenced to death
A Qatari court has recently released eight former Indian naval officers who were previously on death row for unspecified charges....
Saudi inaugurates first College of Arts in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia took a significant step forward in cultural education with the inauguration of the College of Arts at King...
Iraq opens bidding for Baghdad metro construction
Iraq's National Investment Commission (NIC) Chairman, Haider Makiya, announced on Thursday that the country is set to commence accepting bids...
Qatar secures second consecutive AFC Asian Cup title with victory over Jordan
In a riveting showdown witnessed by a packed Lusail Stadium on Saturday, Qatar clinched their second successive AFC Asian Cup...
Iraq’s Kataeb Hezbollah condemns US airstrikes
Iraq's Kataeb Hezbollah issued a scathing rebuke towards the United States on Friday, denouncing recent airstrikes carried out in the...
Registration for Hajj opens for domestic pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has commenced the registration process and unveiled the fee structure for four packages...
Value of Saudi non-oil exports to Africa surpasses SR128 billion
Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports to the African continent have surged past SR128 billion within the last five years (2019-2023), marking...
Saudi Arabia leads celebrations marking International Day for Arabian Leopard
Today, the inaugural United Nations-recognized International Day for the Arabian Leopard marks a pivotal moment in wildlife conservation efforts, shedding...
Biden criticizes Israel’s response in Gaza
US President Joe Biden sharply criticized Israel's military actions in Gaza during a press conference late Thursday. He described the...
Iraq, US resume talks on departure of coalition troops
Iraq's government has announced the resumption of talks with the United States concerning the presence of anti-jihadist coalition troops in...
Sweden’s migration Court of Appeal upholds deportation of Quran burner
Sweden’s Migration Court of Appeal has approved the deportation of Salwan Momika, an Iraqi immigrant who gained notoriety for organizing...
Polls close across Pakistan after millions vote in election mired in controversy
Violence overshadowed polling stations across Pakistan on Thursday as millions of citizens participated in an election marked by political strife...
Iraq urges US to reconsider sanctions imposed on Iraqi banks
Iraq's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, has urged the United States to reconsider the sanctions imposed on Iraqi banks...
PNG PM vows close Australia ties in face of Chinese courtship
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister, James Marape, made history on Thursday as the first Pacific Island leader to address Australia's...
Saudi Arabia insists on Palestinian statehood before normalizing ties with Israel
Saudi Arabia has unequivocally conveyed to the United States its stance on establishing diplomatic relations with Israel, firmly asserting that...
Netanyahu rejects Hamas ceasefire proposal, pursues victory in Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly rejected Hamas's proposed ceasefire terms, asserting the possibility of achieving "total victory" in...
Iraq leads region in e-payment infrastructure, World Bank confirms
The World Bank verified that Iraq's electronic payment systems rank among the top in the region. The confirmation came following...
US drone strike kills Iran-backed militia leader in Baghdad
A senior commander of an Iran-backed militia was killed in a precision US drone strike in Baghdad, marking a significant...
Iraq bolsters gold reserves, surpassing 142-ton mark
Iraq has significantly bolstered its reserves of gold, reaching a milestone of over 142 tons, according to the latest findings...