Israel: Netanyahu-Obama mend ties in “one of the best” meetings

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who held his first meeting with President Barack Obama in thirteen months dubbed it “a very good and constructive meeting” and “one of the best” with “no arguments or confrontation.” Israel’s security and the ongoing tensions Read more

Oman: “Irresponsible” OPEC should review policies, oil Minister

Oman’s oil minister Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Rumhy scolded the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) at the opening of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference for the low oil and gas prices due to “irresponsible” production and Read more

Egypt: National TV show anchor suspended for criticising al-Sisi

An Egyptian national TV show anchor has been suspended after she criticised state officials as well as President al-Sisi for lack of vision and accountability in the management of the state, reports say. Azza al-Hennawy, “Cairo New” show anchor at Read more

Morocco wants to make of Sahara a gateway to Africa

Morocco which has launched Saturday several landmark infrastructure and socio-economic development projects to be carried out in the Western Sahara provinces, namely Sakia El Hamra Laâyoune, Dakhla Oued Ed-Dahab and Guemim Oued Noun wants to make of its Southern provinces Read more

Iran: Teheran appoints first female head of diplomatic mission since Islamic Revolution

Iran Sunday broke 40 years of man-led foreign policy monopoly as Foreign minister announced appointment of foreign ministry spokeswoman, Marzieh Afkham, as Iran’s ambassador to Malaysia. Announcing the appointment at a ceremony, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said “Choosing Afkham Read more

KSA: Asia will solve low oil & gas prices

Saudi oil Minister Ali al-Naimi said that the current low oil and gas prices will be settled through increased demand in Asia. He said urbanization, population expansion, increasing prosperity and social mobility will lead to oil demand growth which will Read more

Egypt: Normality will return when PA takes over Gaza, Sisi to Abbas

President Sisi of Egypt met Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas in Cairo to discuss the situation in Palestinian territories and Egypt’s actions along the border which has restricted crossing and smugglings to Gaza. After their meeting, a statement read by Sisi’s Read more