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World Bank approves $112 million to finance Jordan’s National Employment Program

Date: 2021-12-22 18:11:06 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:73 - ID:9332449

AMMAN, Dec 22 (MENA) - The World Bank has approved $112 million in financing for the Jordan Support to Private Sector Employment and Skills Project, a program designed to support Jordan’s own efforts to stimulate private sector employment, improve ....

Arab Parliament convenes tomorrow

Date: 2021-12-22 17:10:31 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:70 - ID:9332340

CAIRO, Dec 22 (MENA) - The Arab Parliament will hold a plenary session as part of its third legislative term at the headquarters of the Jordanian parliament on Thursday. In a statement, the Arab parliament said it will discuss a host of issues, ....

Arab coalition says more than 280 Houthis killed in strikes on Marib, Al-Jouf

Date: 2021-12-22 17:10:01 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:69 - ID:9332372

RIYADH, Dec 22 (MENA) - The Arab coalition said on Wednesday that more than 280 Houthis were killed in strikes on the Yemeni provinces of Al-Jouf and Marib. The coalition added that 25 military vehicles and air defenses were also destroyed ....

14,952 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered during past 24 hours: UAE

Date: 2021-12-22 17:03:00 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:63 - ID:9332326

ABU DHABI, Dec 22 (MENA) - The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) Wednesday announced that 14,952 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided so far stands at 22,365,026 with ....

Palestinian presidency condemns statements by an Arab lawmaker in Israel regarding the Jewish state

Date: 2021-12-22 13:32:42 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:42 - ID:9331990

RAMALLAH, Dec 22 (MENA) - The Palestinian presidency on Wednesday condemned and rejected statements by the head of the United List, Mansour Abbas, an Arab lawmaker in the Israeli parliament, in which he called on the Palestinian people to recognize ....

UN chief leaves Lebanon after three-day visit

Date: 2021-12-22 13:30:26 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:40 - ID:9331902

BEIRUT, Dec 22 (MENA) - UN Secretary General António Guterres left Beirut on Wednesday after a three-day visit to Lebanon, during which he met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun and obtained commitment for holding the parliamentary elections on ....

Arab coalition announces intercepting drone in Yemen targeting Saudi Arabia

Date: 2021-12-22 06:42:11 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:11 - ID:9331055

ADEN, Dec 22 (MENA) - The Arab coalition for supporting legitimacy in Yemen on Wednesday announced intercepting a drone in Yemen that was launched against Saudi Arabia. In a statement, the coalition said that they will attack sources of threats ....

UNSMIL concerned over unfolding security situation in Tripoli

Date: 2021-12-21 21:52:23 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:96 - ID:9330884

TRIPOLI, Dec 21 (MENA) - The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is concerned about the unfolding security situation in Tripoli. The current mobilization of forces affiliated with different groups creates tensions and increases the ....

I have guarantees on holding Lebanon's election on time - Guterres

Date: 2021-12-21 19:16:57 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:86 - ID:9330751

BEIRUT, Dec 21 (MENA) – Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres stressed that he has got guarantees from Lebanese leaders that the country’s parliamentary elections will be held on time. The UN will provide the necessary ....

UAE, Angola discuss bolstering bilateral ties

Date: 2021-12-21 16:44:25 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:75 - ID:9330379

ABU DHABI, Dec 21 (MENA) - Ruler's Representative in the UAE's Al Dhafra Region Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan received at Al Nakheel Palace President of Angola João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, and his accompanying delegation, WAM reported on ....