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General says Iran, Israel missile strikes put US troops at risk
Washington: The exchange of missile strikes by Iran and Israel in Iraq and Syria puts US forces at risk, the top US commander for the Middle East said Friday, just days after an…
- Middle East
Iran’s economic benefits must be ensured in Vienna talks: Spokesman
Tehran: Iran’s economic benefits has been the focal point in the indirect talks between Tehran and Washington for the past months in the Austrian capital Vienna, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh. “The…
- World
Middle East volunteers ready to assist Russia in Ukraine war
Moscow: During a meeting of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that volunteers from the Middle East, who are ready to assist Russia in Ukraine, need…
- Middle East
Middle East to suffer from grain shortage due to war in Ukraine
Nicosia: As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues unabated, many countries of the Middle East are seriously concerned about the inevitable shortage of grain as Russia and Ukraine together account for 30 per…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches first virtual hospital in Middle East, largest in world
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of health has launched the first of its kind Virtual Health Hospital in the Middle East, under the name SEHA Virtual Hospital (SVH) and largest…
- Middle East
Russia-Ukraine war may lead to bread shortages in Arab countries
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused a rise in grain prices globally, and the rise affected wheat-producing countries, which raises fears of major repercussions on importing countries, especially Arab countries, some…
- Technology
Flipkart sells Cleartrip’s Middle East biz to travel marketplace Wego
Bengaluru: Online travel marketplace Wego on Monday said it is acquiring Cleartrip’s Middle East business from Flipkart Group for an undisclosed sum. The transaction also includes the sale of Flyin.com and a…
- Middle East
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…
- Middle East
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…
