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Japan has no plans as of now to re-open its mission in Damascus, HAYASHI Yoshimasa top diplomat of the Asian country has told Arab News Japan. “The resumption of the embassy’s operations in Damascus will be decided while closely monitoring Read more
Egypt has been selected to host the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2022, the country’s environment ministry said on Thursday. The conference expected to take place from November 1st, will happen in the Red Sea resort of Sharm Read more
The U.S Tuesday vehemently warned against its allies in the Middle East thawing ties with Syria after UAE foreign minister visited the embattled Syrian leader Bashar al Assad. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed led high key delegation of Emirati officials to Read more
Saudi Arabia in letter to Qatar’s ruler expressed willingness to bolster ties in many areas as both countries continue to thaw ties following years of diplomatic feud. Saudi Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Salman, the facto ruler of Gulf greatest power, Read more
Morocco reiterated in New York its “strong and unwavering” support for the “full” sovereignty and territorial integrity of the United Arab Emirates. This came during a meeting of the 4th Committee of the United Nations General Assembly. “I would like Read more
Emirates, Dubai flagship carrier, will begin running daily flights to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv from Dec. 06, more than one year after both UAE and Israel have established diplomatic ties. The route will be served by a Boeing Read more
Oman is mulling plans to launch its first satellite into orbit next year amid regional space race, Middle East Monitor (MEMO) reports. Local companies ETCO and Tuatara—and the Polish firm, Sat Revolutionare behind the project, MEMO notes citing local media Read more
A Jordanian citizen arrested in Turkey for allegedly spying for the UAE has been released but banned from leaving the country, Daily Sabah reports. Ahmed Mahmoud Ayesh Al Astal attended the hearing at the Sakarya 2nd High Criminal Court via Read more
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, ADIA, UAE’s biggest sovereign wealth fund, is set to invest $400 million into Indonesia’s tech company preparing its Initial Public Offering (IPO), Zawya reports, citing the fund. The future investment to take place before the IPO, Read more
Qatar has intercepted and seized a Bahraini boat for entering illegally the territorial waters of the tiny gas-rich Gulf country, reports say. Qatari Coastline Security General Directorate sent, Doha News reports, a fax to Bahrain’s Naval Operations Centre of Coast Read more