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Saudi, Australian FMs discuss situation in Gaza

Date: 2023-12-06 14:02:55 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:10477019

RIYADH, Dec 6 (MENA) - Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call on Wednesday from his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, Asharq Al Awsat reported. They discussed the developments in the Gaza ....

Drone attack on US base in western Iraq

Date: 2023-12-06 13:47:32 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:10477014

BAGHDAD, Dec 6 (MENA) - A drone attacked the US base of Ain al-Assad in al-Anbar Governorate in western Iraq. An official speaking on condition of anonymity said that no casualties or structural damage were reported. (MENA) M N E/R G E ....

35th plane of Kuwait aid air bridge to Gaza leaves for Arish

Date: 2023-12-06 12:13:14 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:24 - ID:10476868

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 6 (MENA) - The 35th relief plane of air bridge took off from Kuwait airport Wednesday, heading to El Arish Airport. The cargo contains tents, blankets, and heavy clothing, to mitigate the effects of winter on the residents of the ....

Egypt named first deputy of ALECSO’s Arab decade for eradication of illiteracy

Date: 2023-12-05 23:29:17 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:72 - ID:10476206

CAIRO, Dec 5 (MENA) – Egypt has been named as first deputy of the ninth session of the Arab Decade for the Eradication of Illiteracy in the Arab League. The election ceremony was held on Tuesday at the headquarters of the Arab League Educational, ....

Qatar, Saudi Arabia sign several joint agreements, MoUs

Date: 2023-12-05 16:15:13 GMT - Qatar - Arab world - SN:51 - ID:10475807

DOHA, Dec 5 (MENA) - The State of Qatar and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding, covering several areas, including investment, trade, industry, banking, digital governance, culture, sports and ....

Jordanian king receives Cyprus president, urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Date: 2023-12-05 15:12:59 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:10475705

AMMAN, Dec 5 (MENA) - Jordanian King Abdullah II on Tuesday warned that the continuation of the Israeli war on Gaza could exacerbate regional conditions, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the protection of civilians, Petra News Agency ....

Qatari Emir thanks Egypt over close coordination to achieve humanitarian pause in Gaza

Date: 2023-12-05 13:58:39 GMT - Qatar - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:10475251

DOHA, Dec 5 (MENA) - Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Tuesday expressed thanks to Egypt for its close coordination to reach humanitarian pauses in Gaza and release some captives from both the Palestinian and Israeli sides, in addition ....

Saudi CP arrives in Doha to attend 44th session of GCC

Date: 2023-12-05 11:17:31 GMT - Qatar - Arab world - SN:30 - ID:10475013

DOHA, Dec 5 (MENA) - Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minsiter Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud arrived in Doha on Tuesday to attend the 44th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Supreme Council at the invitation of Emir of Qatar ....

Kuwait sends 34th relief plane to Gaza

Date: 2023-12-05 07:50:27 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:10474696

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 5 (MENA) - The 34th plane within the Kuwait relief air bridge took off Tuesday heading to the Egyptian city of Al-Arish, carrying 40 tons of urgent relief aid to be delivered to the Gaza Strip. Deputy Chairman of the Board of ....

US special envoy for Yemen travel to the Gulf

Date: 2023-12-05 07:35:50 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:10 - ID:10474675

WASHINGTON, Dec 5 (MENA) - US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking will travel to the Gulf this week to continue intensive US diplomacy and regional coordination to safeguard maritime security in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. In a press ....