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Bahraini FM receives GCC secretary-general

Date: 2021-02-21 13:43:40 GMT - Bahrain - Arab world - SN:62 - ID:8810398

MANAMA, Feb 21 (MENA) - Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani met on Sunday with Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Nayef bin Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, and his accompanying delegation, BNA reported. ....

Oman, US discuss bilateral cooperation

Date: 2021-02-21 12:16:42 GMT - Sultanate of Oman - Arab world - SN:50 - ID:8810117

MUSCAT, Feb 21 (MENA) - Secretary General of the Omani Defense Ministry Mohamed ben Nasser al Zaabi met on Sunday with Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, Commander of the United States Central Command, currently visiting the Sultanate. The two sides ....

Arab League official probes with Finnish delegation means to boost cooperation

Date: 2021-02-21 11:59:36 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:8810047

CAIRO, Feb 21 (MENA) - Arab League Assistant Secretary General for Arab Affairs and National Security Khalil Ibrahim El Zawawi received on Sunday a delegation of Finland's Crisis Management Initiative (CMI). They discussed means to extend bridges ....

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 ....