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The first phase of a development project to be implemented in the Kuwaiti islands of Boubyan, Failaka, Warba, Miskan and Awha was presented to the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, with hopes that the parliament will also collaborate with the Read more
Aspiring Lebanese presidential candidate Michel Aoun of the Free Movement Party edged a step closer to his ambitions after the Lebanese Forces (LF) Party headed by Sami Geagea declared his support to his candidacy. Geagea and Aoun head the two Read more
The humanitarian crisis in the besieged Syrian towns is reported to have been eased as a third batch of aid was delivered although the actions of aid workers have been limited in certain areas. A joint statement released by the Read more
As oil prices continue to fall and as Iran is about to increase its output after the lifting of sanctions, Saudi oil minister Ali al-Naimi said he continues to be “optimistic” about the future increase of oil prices. The minister Read more
Less than 48hours after sanctions imposed on Iran due to its nuclear program were lifted, the U.S. announced new sanctions targeting 11 entities linked to Iran’s ballistic missile program. Iran is banned by the U.N. to conduct missile tests but Read more
A drone strike hit a car believed to be carrying three suspected al-Qaeda militants in the south eastern Yemeni province of Shabwa, Rafadh region. Local tribesmen said all those in the vehicle were dead and many believe that the operation Read more
After the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) stated that “Iran has carried out all measures” in accordance with the July 14 nuclear agreement paving the way for Implementation Day, sanctions imposed on Iran were lifted on Saturday and President Rouhani Read more
In February, Egypt will host the first African Investment Forum to discuss how to accelerate private sector engagement and investment within Africa and help develop new ties and partnerships, as well as highlight the African opportunity. The Forum, initiated by Read more
Egypt announced Thursday injection of additional $32 million to improve security in tourism resorts and archeological sites across the country following two attacks on tourists in January. Egyptian Minister of Tourism Hisham Zaazou announced the series of measures including installation Read more
Jakarta security authorities said Friday they have identified four out the five attackers who assaulted the Indonesian capital downtown on Thursday killing two people. One of the four attackers has been identified as Afif Sunakim by police chief Gen Badrodin Read more