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Bahrain to host 54th council of Arab information ministers on Wednesday

Date: 2024-05-23 08:17:42 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:10717391

CAIRO, May 23 (MENA) - Bahrain will host on Wednesday the 54th council of Arab information ministers. The preparatory activities for the event will include meetings of the 101st round of the permanent committee for Arab media and the 19th round ....

Saudi Arabia suspends Umrah visa issuance in preparation for Hajj season

Date: 2024-05-23 07:55:40 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:12 - ID:10717355

MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia, May 23 (MENA) - The issuance of Umrah visas through the “Nusuk” smartphone application has been suspended from Thursday until June 21, media outlets reported. The announcement was made by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and ....

Saudi Arabia, France discuss efforts to reach ceasefire in Gaza

Date: 2024-05-22 19:33:44 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:73 - ID:10717139

RIYADH, May 22 (MENA) - Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Wednesday, according to the Saudi news agency. The Crown Prince ....

Egypt eyes further TSFE-IsDB cooperation in renewable energy projects: Planning min.

Date: 2024-05-22 18:34:50 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:67 - ID:10717009

CAIRO, May 22 (MENA) - Planning and Economic Development Minister Hala El Saeed said her ministry is looking forward to fostering cooperation between the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE or the Fund) and the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB Group), ....

Kuwait welcomes Spain, Norway, Ireland's recognition of Palestine

Date: 2024-05-22 17:30:29 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:65 - ID:10716940

KUWAIT CITY, May 22 (MENA) - Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs praised on Wednesday Norway, Ireland and Spain's decision for formally recognizing Palestine as an official independent state, state news agency KUNA reported. In a press release, ....

Arab League official praises recognition of three EU countries of Palestinian State

Date: 2024-05-22 16:02:54 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:57 - ID:10716911

CAIRO, May 22 (MENA) - Gamal Roshdi, Spokesman for the Arab League Secretary General, lauded on Wednesday the recognition of the three European countries (Norway, Spain, and Ireland) of the Palestinian state, saying this recognition is an evidence ....

Qatari emir condoles with acting Iranian president on demise of president Raisi

Date: 2024-05-22 15:07:35 GMT - Qatar - Arab world - SN:51 - ID:10716753

DOHA, May 22 (MENA) – Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani offered Wednesday condolences to Iran's acting president Mohammad Mokhber on the demise of president Ebrahim Raisi and a number of Iranian officials, in a crash of their helicopter, ....

Jordanian king receives Sultan of Oman

Date: 2024-05-22 15:05:51 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:50 - ID:10716737

AMMAN, May 22 (MENA) - King Abdullah II of Jordan received on Wednesday Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik upon arrival to Jordan on a two-day visit. The sultan of Oman's visit came at an invitation from the Jordanian king. (MENA) M N E/ ....

Arab Parliament welcomes recognition of Palestinian state by Norway, Ireland, Spain

Date: 2024-05-22 13:33:51 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:10716380

CAIRO, May 22 (MENA) - The Arab parliament welcomed a decision by Spain, Norway and Ireland to recognize the state of Palestine, considering this as a victory of justice and the right of the Palestinians to establish an independent state. The ....

AL chief lauds decision by Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognize Palestine

Date: 2024-05-22 13:19:20 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:41 - ID:10716611

CAIRO, May 22 (MENA) – Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit has praised the announcement of Spain, Ireland and Norway to recognize the Palestinian state, saying the step reflects real conviction of a two-state solution and an honest ....