UAE is to host the international annual investment meeting
By Godfrey Olukya 30-1-2017 United Arab Emirates will host this year's 7th International Annual Investment Meeting (AIM). The meeting is...
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UAE not to depend on oil alone invests in entrepreneurs and technology
UAE not to depend on oil alone invests in entrepreneurs and technology By Godfrey Olukya 13-2-2015 In order to...
Sierra Leone Minister and Delegation Visit UAE
The Minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of The Republic of Sierra Leone Dr. Samura Kamara paid a courtesy...
New Zealand inks crucial trade deal with six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council
New Zealand has sealed a major trade deal with the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia and...
UNRWA chief urges UN General Assembly to take action against Israel ban
Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA),...
Rescue effort commences as 10-story hotel collapses in Buenos Aires province Argentine capital
A devastating 10-story hotel collapse occurred in Argentina's coastal city of Villa Gesell, Buenos Aires province, at 1 a.m. local...
Conservation strategy revised as nations rally behind Arabian Leopard
The Arabian Leopard Conservation Strategy Conference recently concluded at Sharjah Safari, United Arab Emirates, marking a crucial milestone in efforts...
Saudi to host possible peace talk between Russia, Ukraine, President Putin declares
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Saudi Arabia would be a suitable location for potential peace talks between Russia...
Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief delivers 4th plane load of humanitarian aid to Lebanon
Saudi Arabia's fourth aid plane landed at Beirut International Airport late Wednesday, bringing much-needed relief to displaced Lebanese people. The...
US slaps new sanctions on Iran following attacks on Israel
The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran's energy sector on Friday, responding to Tehran's October 1 missile attack...
Thousands rally globally ahead of first anniversary of Hamas vs Israel faceoff
Thousands of protesters worldwide took to the streets on Saturday, demanding an end to the bloodshed in Gaza and the...
“Let us pray for the Lebanese,” Pope Francis calls for prayer, ceasefire amid Lebanon, Gaza hostilities
Pope Francis has made an urgent appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, just before the first anniversary...
Afghanistan: Russia sets to remove Taliban from terrorist organization list, paves way for normalization of ties
Russia's Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that a decision to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations has...
Falconers fly to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hammad area as hunting season commences in grand style
Saudi Arabia's Al-Hammad area, east of Arar in the northern border region, is witnessing a surge in visitors as the...
Saudi Arabia breaks silence amid escalating tensions in Lebanon
Saudi Arabia has voiced serious concern over the rising tensions in Lebanon, warning of the risks of violence spreading throughout...
Saudi Central Bank cuts interest rate by 50 basis points
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has decided to reduce the repurchase agreement (repo) rate by 50 basis points to 5.50%,...
Iraqi PM meets with businessmen in Egypt’s Al-Alamein
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, encouraged Egyptian businessmen and firms to engage in strategic projects in Iraq. Al-Sudani’s...
Iraq resumes negotiations to join WTO
The Iraqi Minister of Trade, Atheer Al-Ghurairi, declared on Monday that discussions to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) had...
Iraq resumes negotiations to join WTO
The Iraqi Minister of Trade, Atheer Al-Ghurairi, declared on Monday that discussions to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) had...
Sudan recalls ambassador from Chad over allegations of supporting RSF
Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Chad, Osman Mohamed Younis, over escalating tensions concerning border control and alleged Chadian support...
TotalEnergies in Iraq awards Wood $46m contract
TotalEnergies in Iraq recently awarded Wood a new $46 million, three-year contract. For the first phase of the Gas Growth...
OPEC+ extends production cuts until end of 2025
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, have agreed to extend voluntary...
OPEC+ extends production cuts until end of 2025
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, collectively known as OPEC+, have agreed to extend voluntary...
Iraqi embarks on epic bicycle trip from Baghdad to Africa
In a remarkable display of endurance and adventurous spirit, Salah Mohammed, an Iraqi cyclist, is gearing up for a monumental...
Four-Nation summit to discuss development road project connecting Iraq to Europe
Turkey, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Qatar are set to hold a four-way ministerial summit to discuss the...
Dana Gas resumes operation at Khor Mor gas field following drone strike
The UAE-based Dana Gas announced on Wednesday that it had resumed its operations at the Khor Mor gas field in...
Iranian special forces seize Israel-linked ship, escalating regional tensions
Iranian special forces have reportedly seized a commercial vessel, the MSC Aries, with ties to Israel, as it traversed the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Sudan rejects Iran’s proposal for Red Sea naval base
Iran's bid to establish a permanent naval base along Sudan's Red Sea coast has been declined, signaling intricate power dynamics...
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...
Chinese companies secure largest share of Iraqi oil market as global importers diversify
The State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO) disclosed on Monday that Chinese oil companies dominated the Iraqi oil market...
Baghdad extends its presence on global stage with World Government Summit invitation
Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, was formally invited on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming World Government Summit 2024....
Saudi Arabia transforms into diversified energy producer, aims for global leadership
Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, declared that the nation has evolved beyond being exclusively an oil...
UN Security Council adopts resolution urging appointment of special envoy for Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council endorsed a resolution advocating for the designation of a special envoy to engage with Afghanistan...
Iraq to pay for imports from Turkey in Iraqi dinar
Iraq and Turkey have solidified their commitment to the recent agreement on financing foreign trade, as announced by Wadee Al-Handal,...
Iraq backs Saudi Arabia against a fossil fuel exit in COP28 talks
In a contentious turn of events at COP28 talks in Dubai, Iraq has aligned itself with Saudi Arabia in opposition...
UN council envoys to visit Gaza crossing as crisis spirals
UN Security Council ambassadors arrived Monday in Egypt to visit the Rafah border crossing with the besieged Gaza Strip, days...
UN Climate talks in final push for fossil fuel agreement
As the UN climate talks approach their conclusion on Monday, negotiators strive to sway an increasingly isolated Saudi Arabia and...
Economic turmoil grips Pakistan as price spikes, political instability plague nation
In the wake of the closure of approximately 1,600 clothing factories, an estimated 700,000 workers, including daily-wage laborer Asif Maseeh,...
Israel-Hamas war looms over climate talks in Dubai
Israel's war with Hamas pushed its way to centre-stage at UN climate talks in Dubai on Thursday, with campaigners calling...
Central Bank of Iraq greenlights private banks to import US dollars amid controversy
The Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) has granted official permission to three private banks in the country to import US...
Fossil fuel plans by producing nations threatens 1.5C limit: UN
The United Nations has issued a stark warning about the expansion of oil, gas, and coal production by major fossil...
US troops in Iraq, Syria face 27 attacks in October
The Pentagon's spokesperson, Brigadier General Patrick Ryder, revealed that US troops stationed in Iraq and Syria were targeted in 27...
Historic GCC-ASEAN Summit in Saudi Arabia strengthens regional ties
Leaders from Southeast Asia have converged on the Saudi capital for the historic Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Gulf Cooperation Council...
Angry protests across Muslim world after Gaza hospital strike
Thousands rallied across the Arab and Muslim world on Wednesday to protest the deaths of hundreds of people in a...
Saudi Crown Prince unveils economic corridor linking India, Middle East, Europe at G20 summit
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman unveiled a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch...
Iran, Saudi Arabia take significant steps to reconcile
Iran and Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step towards reconciliation as the top diplomat of Riyadh made a historic...
Germany to assist safeguard Iraq’s water resources from threat of climate change
Germany has pledged to help protect Iraq’s drinking water as Chancellor Olaf Scholz travelled to Africa with his sights on...
Arab states support UN resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine
A UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was adopted on Thursday, with an overwhelming majority of member states...
UBA appoints first female CEO for Africa
The Board of Directors of the United Bank for Africa Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, Monday has announced the appointment of...
Dubai sets out $8.7 trillion economic plan to double on foreign trade, investment for next decade
Dubai set out a 32 trillion-dirham ($8.7 trillion) economic plan on Wednesday that includes doubling foreign trade and investment...
Sharjah-based Africa Institute announces meet covering Indian Ocean region
The Africa Institute based in Sharjah has announced the Indian Ocean region to be the third edition of its...
Cyber attacks expected to rise over Black Friday weekend
Digital criminal gangs are expected to ramp up their activities against e-commerce companies over the weekend with Black Friday...
Indonesian quake: Saudi King, Crown Prince send condolences
Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have sent their condolences to the Indonesian...
Qatar 2022: Emir says World Cup gathers people of all beliefs
Qatar's emir said the World Cup gathers people of all beliefs. Qatar’s Bedouin roots, embodied in a tent-shaped stadium,...
Abu Dhabi firefighters put out blaze after factory gas explosion
Firefighters in Abu Dhabi have put out a blaze after a gas cylinder exploded in a factory in an...
