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Lebanon parliament fails to elect new president for 12th time

Beirut: The Lebanese parliament has failed to elect a new President for the republic during its 12th session, plunging the country into further political uncertainty. In the presidential race, Sleiman Frangieh, leader…
Jordan: Sheep exports to Saudi Arabia resumed

Amman: Jordanian Agriculture Minister Khalid Hneifat has announced that Saudi Arabia has officially decided to lift the ban on Jordanian livestock exports. Hneifat noted that he values the response and direct cooperation…

Turkey, Sweden to hold more talks on NATO bid ahead of summit

Ankara: Turkey and Sweden have agreed to hold more talks for the latter’s NATO bid as the fourth meeting on a joint permanent mechanism between the bloc, Turkey, Sweden and Finland concluded…
Palestinian PM calls for swift int’l action to protect two-state solution

Ramallah: Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtaye has called for immediate international action to protect the two-state solution from “Israel’s sabotage”. He made the remarks at a meeting with European Union Special Representative…
Saudi: 2 new crescents installed on King Abdulaziz Gate in Grand Mosque

Riyadh: The two new golden crescents have been installed on the minarets of the King Abdulaziz Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The crescent is made of carbon fibre and gilded…
Haj 2023: Saudi launches ‘Makkah Route’ stamp for pilgrims

Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special stamp for the beneficiaries of the ‘Makkah Route Initiative, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The stamp will…
UAE re-introduces three-month visit visa

Abu Dhabi: In a move to boost tourism, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reintroduced the three-month visit visa, local media reported. The end of 2022 saw the abolition of the three-month…

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air receives economic license from GACA

Riyadh: Saudi Airlines “Riyadh Air” was granted the economic license for scheduled passenger air transport (GACAR-121S) by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The licence…
Haj 2023: More than 550,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah

Riyadh: The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah through air and land ports to perform Haj this year has reached 557,401 until June 13, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. These…
UAE unemployment insurance: Apply before June 30 or face fines

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) unemployment insurance scheme was introduced in the country in January and is mandatory for all workers, including those in free zones and semi-government entities. The…
UAE: Indian actress Chrisann Pereira cleared of drug charges

Abu Dhabi: Bollywood actress Chrisann Pereira, who was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on charges of drug smuggling, has been cleared by the Sharjah court. In an Instagram post, Chrisann’s brother Kevin…
Syria: Israeli strikes on Damascus injure soldier

Damascus: A Syrian soldier was seriously injured, early Wednesday, as a result of Israeli air strikes that targeted points near Damascus, SANA News Agency reported. The Syrian air defences engaged Israeli missiles…
Lebanon, France sign agreement for health cooperation

Beirut: Lebanon and France have signed an agreement to activate health cooperation between the two countries, media reported. Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad and his French counterpart Francois Braun signed the agreement…
Kuwait re-appoints Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah as PM

Kuwait: A royal decree has been issued to reappoint Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as Kuwait’s Prime Minister, the state media reported. The Emiri decree, signed by Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal…
22 US soldiers injured in Syria helicopter mishap

Washington: Twenty-two US. service members were injured and receiving treatment after a “helicopter mishap” in northeastern Syria three daya ago, US Central Command said in a press statement. Dated Monday in its…