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France welcomes Sudanese decision on currency reform

Date: 2021-02-22 06:54:05 GMT - Sudan - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:8811292

KHARTOUM, Feb 22 (MENA) - The French embassy in Sudan welcomed the decision of the Sudanese government to go ahead in applying currency reform. The embassy termed the decision as "important". The Sudanese can fully benefit from the support ....

Algerian president conducts gov't reshuffle

Date: 2021-02-21 21:59:38 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:97 - ID:8811129

ALGIERS, Feb 21 (MENA) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has conducted a reshuffle of the government, APS reported. Tebboune, Supreme Chief of the Armed Forces, signed a Presidential Decree No. 78 on Sunday on the reshuffle of the ....

Libya's GNA: Interior min. safe after motorcade shooting

Date: 2021-02-21 18:53:04 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:90 - ID:8810971

TRIPOLI, Feb 21 (MENA) - Interior Minister of Libya's Government of National Accord (GNA) Fathi Bashagha is safe after shooting at his motorcade in Janzur district, west of the capital Tripoli, the Interior Ministry said Sunday. In a statement, ....

Dubai deputy ruler opens Gulfood 2021

Date: 2021-02-21 18:42:38 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:88 - ID:8810867

DUBAI, Feb 21 (MENA) - Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, opened Sunday the 26th edition of Gulfood 2021 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), WAM reported. The first global in-person F&B five-day trade ....

Abu Dhabi CP receives defence ministers attending IDEX 2021

Date: 2021-02-21 17:55:43 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:84 - ID:8810762

ABU DHABI, Feb 21 (MENA) - Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces on Sunday met separately with top military officials attending the 15th International Defence Exhibition ....

UAE probes cooperation ties with IDEX 2021 participants

Date: 2021-02-21 17:46:30 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:83 - ID:8810532

ABU DHABI, Feb 21 (MENA) - UAE Minister of State for Defense Affairs Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Bowardi had separate meetings with representatives of some states participating in the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX 2021) which kicked off on Sunday ....

Algeria reports 153 new coronavirus infections, 3 deaths

Date: 2021-02-21 17:28:55 GMT - Algeria - Arab world - SN:82 - ID:8810864

ALGIERS, Feb 21 (MENA) - A total of 153 confirmed coronavirus cases and three deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours in Algeria. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 111,917 and deaths to 2,961, spokesman for the country's ....

19 deals worth Dh 5bn inked in Abu Dhabi expo

Date: 2021-02-21 15:03:34 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:71 - ID:8810534

ABU DHABI, Feb 21 (MENA) - The UAE Armed Forces announced signing of deals worth Dh5 billion on the opening day of the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) and the Naval Defense Exhibition (NAVDEX) in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Khaleej Times ....

Oman ‘important partner for maintaining regional security’: US Military Official

Date: 2021-02-21 14:43:15 GMT - Sultanate of Oman - Arab world - SN:68 - ID:8810466

MUSCAT, Feb 21 (MENA) – Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, Commander of the United States Central Command, lauded efforts of the Sultanate Oman's government under the leadership of Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik to upgrade the military sector. In an interview with ....

Yemeni FM lauds OIC support for legitimate govt.

Date: 2021-02-21 13:51:33 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:64 - ID:8810373

JEDDAH, Feb 21 (MENA) – Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak has praised the role played by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to support the Yemeni people in their fight against the Houthi militia. In a statement Sunday, bin ....