Middle East
Qatar’s top envoy visits Iran as Tehran and Washington consider direct nuclear talks
January 27, 2022
Qatar’s top envoy visits Iran as Tehran and Washington consider direct nuclear talks
DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Qatar’s top diplomat visited Iran on Thursday, state media in the two countries reported, days…
Israel sees Holocaust tropes in COVID protests fuelling anti-Semitism
January 27, 2022
Israel sees Holocaust tropes in COVID protests fuelling anti-Semitism
JERUSALEM, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Protesters against COVID-19 measures who liken themselves to Jews under Nazi persecution are stoking global…
Turkish cenbank head says global supply lifting inflation
January 27, 2022
Turkish cenbank head says global supply lifting inflation
ISTANBUL, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Turkey’s central bank governor said on Thursday that global supply issues are lifting inflation, and…
UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries
January 27, 2022
UAE to lift entry, transit ban on passengers from 12 African countries
DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will lift an entry and transit ban on on Saturday on…
Saudi Arabia launches gaming, e-sports group Savvy
January 26, 2022
Saudi Arabia launches gaming, e-sports group Savvy
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund on Wednesday said it had launched a gaming and e-sports…
Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria
January 26, 2022
Lebanon, Jordan agree to bring electricity through Syria
BEIRUT, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Lebanon signed a U.S.-backed deal with Jordan on Wednesday that aims to ease crippling power…
Israel’s Partner Comms gets fibre deal to connect East and West
January 26, 2022
Israel’s Partner Comms gets fibre deal to connect East and West
JERUSALEM, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Israeli telecom group Partner Communications , said on Wednesday it signed a 40 million shekel…
Emirates NBD’s profit jumps, says ready for higher rates
January 26, 2022
Emirates NBD’s profit jumps, says ready for higher rates
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – Emirates NBD’s (ENBD.DU) annual profit rose 34% as an improving economy boosted investment banking income, Dubai’s biggest…
UAE discussing defence upgrade after Houthi attacks- envoy to U.N.
January 26, 2022
UAE discussing defence upgrade after Houthi attacks- envoy to U.N.
DUBAI, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates may upgrade its defensive capabilities after missile attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group,…
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
January 26, 2022
U.S., Qatar to discuss energy security during emir’s Washington visit
WASHINGTON/DOHA, Jan. 25 (Reuters) – Qatar’s ruling emir will hold talks with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House…