European Union (EU) High Representative Josep Borrell praised Kuwait for its closeness and reliability as a partner and a voice of moderation among the countries of the Gulf. Kuwait’s role in stabilizing the Gulf region, co-operation on finding solutions to the war in Ukraine, energy cooperation, Iran’s nuclear deal, and other topics were discussed by the EU’s foreign policy chief. In his capacity as EU High Representative for foreign affairs and security policy Vice President of the European Commission, Borrell says he is looking forward to his first visit to Kuwait, scheduled for this Sunday (March 27). Borrell said: “This…
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Policy and Planning Department (MOFA) organized the inaugural Pearl Global Future Dialogue in collaboration with Strategic Education International in the United States. Lolwah bint Rashid Al Khater, Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister, said that the dialogue is aimed at better understanding the critical issues facing Qatar and the United States in these challenging times, as well as to enhance cooperation between the two countries. Such discussions would enable Qatar, as a major non-NATO ally of the United States, to better serve the global community in this area. The meeting takes place as a new war and…
The 16th meeting of the joint Oman-US military committee was held in the Pentagon, the headquarters of the US Department of Defence. Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Za’abi, Secretary General of the Ministry of Defence, represented the Omani side, while Dana Stroul, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East, represented the American side. As a result of the talks, the two parties discussed various aspects of military cooperation between the countries and how those relations can be improved in order to achieve the common goals. In attendance at the meeting was Moosa Hamdan Al Tai, Ambassador for Oman to…
STM, a Turkish defense company, will display its advanced defense technologies at the DSA 2022 exhibition in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Turkiye’s first national frigate, the MILGEM Ada Class Corvette, the Coast Guard Ship CG-3100, and tactical mini-UAV systems ALPAGU, KARGU and TOGAN will be displayed at the event from March 28 to 31. STM is engaged in collaborations, technology transfer and business development activities in more than 20 countries, from South America to the Far East, according to the company’s website. STM produces indigenous and flexible engineering solutions for the surface and submarine platforms of the Turkish Navy…
HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, has expressed his desire to kick off the activities of the 20th Doha Forum. In his view, over the years the Doha Forum has developed into a global platform for diplomacy, dialogue, and development, becoming an arena to discuss solutions to international challenges. “We look forward to launching the 20th edition of Doha Forum under the kind patronage of His Highness the Amir of State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Over the years, Doha Forum has evolved into a global…
His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik gave an audience to Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at Bait Bahjat Al Andhar. The Emirati official conveyed the greetings of HH President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE to the Sultan, along with the President’s best wishes of good health and happiness. He also expressed Sheikh Khalifa’s wishes of further progress and welfare for the Omani people. His Majesty the Sultan returned the gesture, asking Sheikh Tahnoun to convey his best wishes of good health and happiness to Sheikh Khalifa.…
Bahrain Youth Avenue is the official name given to the educational area in Isa Town, in accordance with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s directives. The renaming ceremony was attended by Ministers of Works, Municipalities, and Urban Planning, Essam bin Abdulla Khalaf, and Youth and Sports Affairs, Ayman bin Tawfiq Al-Moayyed, as well as officials from both ministries. Bahrain’s young people have achieved a great deal in serving their nation and making a positive contribution to the building of a prosperous future for the kingdom, according to the minister of works. HM the King has acknowledged this by…
The STC Formula 1 Saudi Grand Prix 2022 activities began today, four months after the first round of the Formula 1 World Championship, at Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the longest and fastest street circuit in the world, which officially opened its doors to Formula 1 drivers, teams and fans today. In 2016, Formula 1 returned to the Jeddah circuit after the extraordinary first race of the season last December, which witnessed a fierce competition between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen under the floodlights, which resulted in Verstappen’s second victory of the race and the postponement of the World Championship title, while…
As part of the Annual General Assembly Meeting, ADNOC Distribution shareholders approved a consistent and fully maintained second and final dividend payment of AED1.285 billion (10.285 fils per share) for the year ended 31 December 2021. This dividend payment comes on top of an interim AED1.285 billion (10.285 fils per share) dividend payment for the first half of 2021, which was paid in October 2021, resulting in a full-year dividend of AED2.57 billion (20.57 fils per share). ADNOC Distribution’s dividend policy is not only consistent with this decision, but it also demonstrates the company’s ability to provide and maintain strong…
According to the Turkish ambassador in Belgrade, arrivals from Serbia increased by 85% over the past year due to the rapid growth in interest in Turkey’s tourist sites. The number of tourists visiting Turkiye from Serbia exceeds 300,000 (per year), and the country is expecting to reach 500,000 in the medium term, and 1 million in the long run, according to Hami Aksoy, the keynote speaker at a major industry conference in Belgrade. In his remarks at the 43rd Belgrade International Tourism Fair, Aksoy said that the national flag carrier Turkish Airlines could launch direct flights from Serbia’s capital to…