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  • Libya reports 472 new Covid cases

    Date: 2021-02-21 11:36:49 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:45 - ID:8810039

    TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (MENA) - The National Center for Disease Control in Libya on Sunday reported 472 new COVID-19 cases, as the total confirmed cases in the country exceeded 129,797. The center said in a statement that 1,052 patients have recovered ....

  • UAE announces 2,250 new COVID-19 cases

    Date: 2021-02-21 11:35:18 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:43 - ID:8810038

    ABU DHABI, Feb 21 (MENA) - The UAE Ministry of Health announced that it conducted 197,701 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry stressed its aim ....

  • Libyan parliament official urges submitting confidence vote in new govt

    Date: 2021-02-21 11:25:32 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:41 - ID:8809972

    TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (MENA) - Foreign Relations Committee at the Libyan House of Representatives Youssef al Aqouri underlined on Sunday the importance of submitting a vote of confidence in the new interim government to give it the needed legitimacy to be ....

  • Libyan PM eyes promoting ties with Italy

    Date: 2021-02-21 10:55:23 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:8809878

    TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (MENA) - Libyan Prime Minister Abdel Hamid Dbeibeh said Libya is looking forward to promoting ties with Italy and facing up to many challenges, especially regarding the migration management file. Africagate said the Libyan ....

  • Arab parliament urges need to fight terrorism, extremism

    Date: 2021-02-21 10:35:32 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:31 - ID:8809920

    CAIRO, Feb 21 (MENA) - Head of the Arab Parliament Adel Abdul Rahman Al Asoumi underlined on Sunday the importance of fighting terrorism and extremism, saying they are on the top of the parliament priorities. He said fighting terrorism and ....

  • US welcomes Sudan's currency reform decision

    Date: 2021-02-21 10:24:31 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:30 - ID:8809938

    KHARTOUM, Feb 21 (MENA) – The US Embassy in Sudan has welcomed Sudan’s decision to go ahead with a proposed currency reform program. The decision by the transitional government in Sudan would sure help alleviate debt and enhance the effect of ....

  • Vatican delegation arrives in Iraq ahead of Pope visit

    Date: 2021-02-21 09:45:40 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:26 - ID:8809875

    BAGHDAD, Feb 21 (MENA) - A delegation of the Vatican arrived at Nassirya airport in Iraq on Sunday to set the scene for Pope Francis visit, slated next month. The delegation comprising 15 members will visit the Plain of Ur where the Pope is ....

  • Sudan central bank unifies exchange rate

    Date: 2021-02-21 08:01:26 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:17 - ID:8809699

    KHARTOUM, Feb 21 (MENA) - Sudan’s central bank instructed banks to unify the country’s official and black-market exchange rates on Sunday. In a statement, the bank said the move aims at destabilizing economy, encouraging Sudanese abroad to send ....

  • Kuwait extends ban on non-national arrivals

    Date: 2021-02-21 07:22:26 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:8809643

    KUWAIT CITY, Feb 21 (MENA) - The Kuwaiti Directorate General of Civil Aviation extended a ban on entry of non-Kuwaiti travelers to the country until further notice. Based on the state health authorities' instructions and after evaluating the ....

  • Arab League worried over escalation of violence in Somalia's Mogadishu

    Date: 2021-02-21 07:20:33 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:14 - ID:8809621

    CAIRO, Feb 21 (MENA) - The Arab League has expressed deep worry over escalation of violence in the Somali capital Mogadishu amid continued disagreements on a set of issues pertaining to holding the national elections in the country. In statements ....

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