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Four Saudi women named among Forbes’ 50 most powerful businesswomen
Riyadh: Four Saudi women have been named among Forbes’ 50 most powerful businesswomen in the Middle East in 2021. The Saudi women who made it to the list are Sarah Al-Suhaimi, Hotham Alyan, Lubna…
- Middle East
Israel aims to strengthen ties with Palestine
Jerusalem: Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz has said that Israel will strengthen its ties with the Palestinian Authority despite no intention to negotiate a peace deal with it. The remarks were made at…
- Middle East
US approves major arms sale to Egypt despite rights concerns
Washington: The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a massive 2.5 billion arms sale to Egypt despite ongoing concerns over human rights. The sales were announced just hours after congressional Democrats urged the…
- Middle East
UAE delivers 1 million Covid-19 vaccines to Gaza
Gaza: The UAE has delivered 1 million Sputnik V vaccine doses to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing, an official said. “It is the largest shipment of vaccine doses that are…
- Middle East
Seeking closer ties with Azerbaijan: Iranian President
Tehran: President Ebrahim Raisi has said that Iran seeks to promote the relationship with its northern neighbour Azerbaijan. Ties between Iran and Azerbaijan are based on the beliefs of the people of the…
- Middle East
Iraq reports record daily Covid-19 cases of 8,107
Baghdad: The Iraqi Ministry of Health reported 8,107 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, the highest daily count so far in 2022, raising the nationwide caseload to 2,175,793. It also reported 10 new deaths,…
- Middle East
Israel launches $70.8 million program to boost hi-tech in Arab sector
Jerusalem: Israel has launched a 225-million-shekel ($70.8 million) programme to boost high-tech developments in the Arab sector in the country. The five-year plan, announced by the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA) and the Ministry…
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Saudi Arabia, Iraq sign deal to link power grids
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and Iraq has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to link the power grids of the two countries. The deal was inked by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud…
- Middle East
Over 500 IS terrorists surrender in Al-Hasakah after prison break: SDF
Damascus: Up to 550 terrorists affiliated to the Islamic State (IS, a terrorist organization outlawed in Russia) surrendered to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) after the Al-Sina’a prison break in the Syrian…
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Iran blasts Saudi-led coalition’s airstrikes in Yemen
Tehran: Iran has condemned the recent air raids on Yemen launched by the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, calling on the United Nations to hold the perpetrators accountable for “the criminal move.” Kazem Gharibabadi, the…
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3,500 families flee homes in Syria’s Hasakah amid US airstrikes
Damascus: As many as 3,500 families have so far fled their homes in Syria’s northeastern province of Hasakah amid US airstrikes and clashes between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and the Islamic…
- Middle East
Attacks on UAE, Saudi Arabia represent escalation of Yemen conflict: US State Dept
Washington : The recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia by the Houthis as well as retaliation airstrikes in Yemen escalate the ongoing conflict and exacerbate the humanitarian…
- Middle East
Palestinian PM warns of escalating actions in West Bank
Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has warned of Israeli settlers’ escalating actions against the Palestinians and their properties in the West Bank. During the weekly cabinet meeting held in Tubas district near…
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Iran, Guinea, Vanuatu resume voting rights in UNGA
United Nations: Iran, Guinea and Vanuatu have resumed their voting rights in the UN General Assembly (UNGA) after their arrears have been paid to the world body, a spokesperson said. “Guinea, Iran and…
- Middle East
Ex-Lebanese PM calls to boycott parliamentary polls
Beirut: Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri called on members of his Future Movement party to boycott the upcoming parliamentary elections. “We will continue to serve our people, but our decision is to…
