His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander, visited the Royal Bahrain Naval Force (RBNF). He was welcomed by Bahrain Defense Force (BDF) Commander-in-Chief Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. Lt. Col. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of the Royal Guard Special Force, and Captain His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa were also present during the visit. King Hamad was also welcomed by Minister of Defense Affairs Lieutenant-General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, BDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi and RBNF commander and…
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The Saudi State Minister and Cabinet member for Shura Council Affairs, Dr. Essam bin Saad bin Saeed, and the Egyptian Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Hala Al-Saeed, who is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, signed an agreement concerning the Public Investment Fund’s investment (PIF) in Egypt in the presence of Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly. In consideration of the desire to strengthen economic ties between the two countries, and based on the directives of both nations’ leaderships in this regard, the two countries signed the agreement to complete the…
Mohammed Saif Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and Chairman of the Exports Executive Committee of the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX), met with a Tanzanian delegation led by Dr. Philip Isdor, Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, to discuss the improvement of UAE-Tanzania bilateral relations. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the eighth session of the World Government Summit 2022 (WSG2022) at Expo 2020 Dubai, and was also attended by Mabrouk Mabrouk, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, as well as Khalil Al Mansoori, Acting Director-General of…
Thousands of Senegalese fans pointed laser beams in the eyes of Egyptian players during the crucial match between Egypt and Senegal. During penalties, the lasers continued unabated, with the referee not doing anything about them, not even when goalkeeper El Shenawy was about to defend a Senegal free kick and had several lasers pointed at his face to try and disorient him. Sadio Mane scored the winning penalty for Senegal while Mohamed Salah missed it as lasers were flashing in his face The result was a repeat of the Africa Cup of Nations final two months ago when Mane again…
Iraqi President Barham Salih and Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn discussed the situation of Iraqi refugees and residents in Luxembourg and Europe as well as the issue of those displaced inside Iraq, especially Yazidis. The two leaders also discussed strengthening bilateral ties. The humanitarian consequences of the ongoing events in Ukraine and the massive wave of displaced people they have left behind, in addition to the economic repercussions on the entire world, including Iraq, were also discussed. In the meeting, it was stressed that dialogue must be emphasized in order to resolve conflicts and prevent escalation and threat to international…
First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of Iraq, Hakim Al-Zamili, called on Turkey to release more water to Iraq, noting that the strength of Iraq enhances the security and prosperity of neighboring countries and the region. Al-Zamili met with the Turkish ambassador to Iraq, Ali Reza Gunay, to discuss outstanding issues and areas of mutual interest. Al-Zamili reaffirmed that the strength of Iraq will improve the security and prosperity of neighboring countries and the entire region. He added that the House of Representatives is determined to amend laws that facilitate the entry, exit, and residence of investors in…
Qasim Al-Araji, the National Security Adviser (NSA) of Iraq, emphasized the importance of proving the claim for compensation for the bombing of the nuclear reactor in Iraq, which was bombed in 1981 by the hostile entity. In a statement, the media office of the National Security Adviser announced the news. The NSA Adviser, Al-Araji, chaired a meeting regarding the filing of compensation for the bombing of the Iraqi nuclear reactor in 1981 that was committed by the hostile entity. It was discussed in the meeting that Iraq is entitled to compensation for the damage caused by the bombing of its…
Hi Majesty King Abdullah’s meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz was part of the ongoing diplomatic efforts to create horizons for just and comprehensive peace, based upon the two-state solution, in which the legal and historical rights of Jerusalem and its holy sites are respected, as well as the rights of people who are pilgrims to Jerusalem during Ramadan. Maintaining calm requires removing any obstacles to prayers at Al Aqsa Mosque/Al Haram Al Sharif, and preventing provocation that could escalate tensions. Israelis and Palestinians need to intensify efforts for serious and effective negotiations aimed at achieving a two-state solution…
In an effort to pool regional efforts to combat climate change, a Jordanian delegation has traveled to Dubai to participate in the Middle East and North Africa Climate Week 2022 (MENACW22) meetings. The first-ever MENA Climate Week will conclude on 31 March 2022. The delegation was led by Jordanian Environment Minister Dr. Muawieh Khalid Radaideh, who said Jordan is committed to the international efforts to combat climate change, adding that Jordan is exerting unremitting efforts to implement the international agreements signed to that end, including the Paris Agreement. A major objective of MENACW22 is to shed light on the necessity…
The flynas Board of Directors has approved the strategic plan of the company and also approved a proposal to raise the number of aircraft ordered to 250. Upon reviewing the financial results for the year 2021, the Board of Directors focused on the company’s remarkable success in quickly recovering from COVID-19 pandemic repercussions and praised the company’s ability to manage the crisis in a timely fashion and return to pre-pandemic operating levels within a record timeframe. Managing Director and CEO of flynas Bander Almohanna commended the Board of Directors’ tremendous support, expressing gratitude for its trust and ambition. “The decision…