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Bahrain condemns Houthi attack in Saudi Arabia

Date: 2020-12-07 18:47:55 GMT - Bahrain - Arab world - SN:53 - ID:8703204

MANAMA, Dec 7 (MENA) - Bahrain has condemned the attempt of the Iran-backed Houthi Militias to target civilians in the southern region of Saudi Arabia using explosive-laden drones. The Foreign Ministry commended the vigilance and competence of ....

Morocco confirms 1,531 new COVID-19 cases, 75 deaths

Date: 2020-12-07 18:07:44 GMT - Morocco - Arab world - SN:49 - ID:8703189

REBAT, Dec 7 (MENA) - Morocco’s Ministry of Health recorded 1,531 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. This brings the country’s total number of confirmed infections to 381,188, Morocco world news reported. Morocco also reported another 2,968 ....

OIC condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia

Date: 2020-12-07 17:44:10 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:8703119

RIYADH, Dec 7 (MENA) – Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Youssef bin Ahmed al Othaimeen has strongly condemned a failed attempt by Houthi militias to launch a bomb-laden drone to target civilians in Saudi ....

7th Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies kicks off

Date: 2020-12-07 17:34:58 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:43 - ID:8703065

ABU DHABI, Dec 7 (MENA) - The Seventh Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies was inaugurated on Monday, under the patronage of UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan. The event ....

Abul Gheit: Normalization of ties with Israel so critical

Date: 2020-12-07 13:01:50 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:30 - ID:8702496

CAIRO, Dec 7 (MENA) - Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Abul Gheit said on Monday normalization of ties with Israel is so critical issue and has its considerations. Abul Gheit was answering a question during a symposium organized at ....

2020 House elections held in neutral, competitive atmosphere - AL

Date: 2020-12-07 11:22:51 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:26 - ID:8702340

CAIRO, Dec 7 (MENA) - Ahmed Rasheed Khattabi, head of the Arab League mission tasked with following up 2020 House of Representatives Elections, said on Monday elections were held in a neutral and competitive atmosphere under full judicial ....

Saudi delegation arrives in Iraq

Date: 2020-12-07 08:14:53 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:8701988

BAGHDAD, Dec 7 (MENA) - A high-level Saudi delegation arrived in Baghdad on Monday on an official visit for talks on boosting bilateral cooperation. On the sidelines of the visit, an Iraqi-Saudi business forum will take place, the Iraqi cabinet ....

Bahraini FM: Security partnerships important in maintaining regional, national security

Date: 2020-12-06 20:06:15 GMT - Bahrain - Arab world - SN:57 - ID:8701533

MANAMA, Dec 6 (MENA) - Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani stressed that security partnerships in the Middle East region are necessary to maintain regional and national security, BNA reported. He stated that no ....

40th edition of GITEX opened in Dubai

Date: 2020-12-06 19:09:39 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:55 - ID:8701616

DUBAI, Dec 6 (MENA) - Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Sunday opened the 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), WAM reported. Featuring the participation of over ....

Iraq, Russia probe bilateral ties, security issues

Date: 2020-12-06 19:06:08 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:52 - ID:8701532

BAGHDAD, Dec 6 (MENA) – Iraqi Defense Minister Gomaa Enad and Russian ambassador to Iraq Maxim Maximov discussed security-linked bilateral ties between both countries. The Iraqi defence ministry detailed in a statement on Sunday that Enad ....