Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, president of Egypt, met with members of the US Congress, including Senator Richard Shelby. Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s minister of foreign affairs, was also present at the meeting. The President welcomed the US delegation and emphasized the importance Egypt attaches to communication with Congress leaders since Egypt and the US have a well-established relationship on various issues. In light of the increasing tensions in the region, Egypt is keen to enhance relations within a framework of mutual respect and common interest. The delegation members affirmed the importance of the US’ relationship with Egypt, praising the level of cooperation…
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Jordan’s King Abdullah discussed the latest developments of the Palestinian cause and recent violations in Jerusalem during a series of phone calls with Arab, European, and UN leaders. In separate calls, he discussed the Israeli escalations in Jerusalem with King Mohammed VI of Morocco, chairman of the Al Quds Committee, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy supreme commander of the UAE Armed Forces. During the phone calls, there were discussions about the need to maintain coordination…
Jordan’s prime minister, Bisher Khasawneh, said that the nation’s economy has full capabilities and is financially and monetary stable. Khasawneh said Jordan is resilient and far from potential risks associated with bankruptcy, and according to the World Bank, with its strategic and secure stocks of wheat and barley, Jordan is more protected from the Russian-Ukraine crisis. Jordan’s credit rating has been confirmed as safe by international credit rating agencies, and the government, in cooperation with the Lower House of Parliament, has achieved all targets outlined in the general budget law for the last year. According to the PM, the government…
Manchester United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has announced the death of his baby son after long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to twins. He wrote on Instagram in a joint statement signed by the couple: “It is with our deepest sadness that we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parent can feel. Only the birth of our baby girl gives us the strength to live this moment with some hope and happiness. We would like to thank the doctors and nurses for all their expert care and support. We are all…
Qatar National Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa, opened its latest branch at Place Vendome, Qatar’s premier luxury shopping mall. Featuring a unique interior design, the branch will offer all types of banking products and services, including QNB First Members premium banking. In addition, the branch will include a large space with e-services and ITM machines, making it a comprehensive branch that offers everything that customers need. Besides expanding its presence and keeping up with the developments and urban growth that the country is experiencing, the opening of the branch underscores the bank’s…
Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) said four squads doused fires that erupted on docked boats in the Mina Abdullah area. The KFF said in a statement late on Sunday that the central operations department notified the teams in Mina Abdullah, Umm Al-Haiman and Al-Ahmadi to rush to the scene and extinguish the fires. Flames that spread over a wide area were contained by the firemen. Fortunately, nobody was injured and an investigation has been conducted. Kuwait Fire Force said on Monday that an arsonist set fire to abandoned fiber-glass boats at the auto impounding garage in Mina Abdullah. According to the…
The Sultanate of Oman and the United States of America (USA) signed an agreement today regarding the employment of spouses of employees at the Oman Minister of Foreign Affairs headquarters. Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry Mohammed Nasser Al Wahaibi and Ambassador of the United States of America Leslie M. Tsou signed the agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, the spouses of diplomats at diplomatic missions are eligible to work in non-governmental organizations in the host country. The agreement falls within the framework of the advanced relations between Oman and the United States and affirms the eagerness of both nations…
Fouad Hussein, Iraq’s foreign minister, and Matthew Tueller, US ambassador to Iraq, discussed the State Department’s report on human rights in Iraq. In a statement, the ministry said that the Minister received Matthew Tueller, the American ambassador to Iraq. In addition to bilateral relations, the two countries discussed ways to foster joint cooperation. As part of the discussion, the minister referenced Iraq’s current situation and aspirations to form a functioning government, as well as the obstacles to such a step, by noting that a number of international and regional issues and issues of common interest were discussed, including the security…
President Barham Salih received the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Iraq, Iraj Masjedi, at al-Salam Palace in Baghdad, following the conclusion of his duties as ambassador. During his time in Iraq, Ambassador Masjedi was instrumental in developing ties between the two countries, and Salih wished him success in his future assignments. The president emphasized the depth of bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and peoples, and stressed the importance of working to develop and enhance them in various areas in a manner that serves the interests of both countries. Ambassador Masjedi affirmed the support of the…
Gulf Biotech Company has become the second facility to manufacture drugs in the Kingdom of Bahrain, following the approval of a manufacturing license. National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) said that it had issued a license to the medical firm, making it the very first facility to manufacture injectable drugs in the Kingdom of Bahrain. After presenting studies of the produced products and presenting a stability analysis for them, the factory gained the right to produce the first batches of injectable drugs. To start production and marketing of sterile and injectable formulations, the injectable drug will also undergo a final inspection…