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US tariffs threaten Arab non-oil exports: UN agency
Beirut: A sharp rise in US trade protectionism is placing Arab economies under mounting pressure, endangering $22 billion worth of non-oil exports, according to a policy brief released by the United Nations…
- Middle East
Tunisian President backs Palestinian state in Arab talks
Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause and the establishment of a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Speaking during a meeting…
- World
Arab leaders endorse a counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan, with ceasefire uncertain
Cairo: Arab leaders on Tuesday endorsed Egypt’s postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to US President Donald Trump’s plan…
- Middle East
Qatar becomes first Arab nation to join US Visa waiver program
In a significant development, Qatar has officially become the second Muslim-majority country and the first Arab nation to join the United States Visa Waiver Program list, which permits citizens of the country…
- Middle East
Imane Khelif makes history as first Arab, African to win Olympic gold
Boxer Imane Khelif made history by becoming the first Arab and African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. The 25-year-old dominated the three-round welterweight fight and defeated China’s Yang…
- Middle East
UAE to invest $2.7 mn to boost agricultural infra for Arabs in Israel
The United Arab Emirates (UA) Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security will invest 10 million shekels (USD 2.7 million) to enhance agriculture and agricultural infrastructure in Arab communities in Israel. According to…
- Middle East
Israeli PM vows to ‘transfer’ funds for Arab citizens
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that public funds for Arab municipalities would be used for the designated purpose of serving Arab citizens following evaluation and supervision, a day after…
- Middle East
Most sectors in India now open for Arab investment, says minister
Most investable sectors of the Indian economy are now open for 100% ownership under the automatic route for businessmen and firms in the Arab world, reported Emirates News Agency (WAM). The announcement…
- Middle East
Iraq, GCC discuss ways to strengthen ties
Baghdad: Iraq discussed with the visiting Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) the ways to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields. During a meeting with the GCC Chief Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi,…
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Fever pitch excitement as Morocco becomes first team from Arab nations in FIFA Women’s World Cup
The Lionesses of the Atlas Mountains have set out to hunt down their prey. Will they succeed or will their prey manage to escape their clutches? The Lionesses being referred to are the…
- Middle East
China surpasses US in popularity among Arab youth
Abu Dhabi: More young Arabs see China as an ally of their countries than the US, a survey of regional youth has found. The US ranks seventh among nations considered as friendly,…
- Middle East
China, Arab countries sign investments worth USD 10B in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) announced the signing of 30 investment deal worth 10 billion dollars between the Chinese and the Arab world, during the first day of the 10th…
- Middle East
After 12-year boycott, Arab governments welcome back Syrian President Assad
Nicosia: Despite the fact that he was the person mainly responsible for the death of more than half a million Syrians and the forcible displacement of 12 million people, Syrian President Bashar…
- Middle East
For 23rd week, Israelis protest against judicial overhaul, Arab crime deaths
Tel Aviv: Thousands of Israelis protested in several cities for the 23rd week in a row against plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to overhaul the judicial system, as well as…
- Middle East
Israel arrests Arab citizen plotting bus bombing attack
Jerusalem: Israel’s Shin Bet internal security agency has announced the arrest of an Arab citizen who had planned a bombing attack on a bus in the northern coastal city of Hadera. The…
