Middle East
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…
UNICEF says fears grow over fate of 850 children in besieged Syrian prison
January 26, 2022
UNICEF says fears grow over fate of 850 children in besieged Syrian prison
AMMAN, Jan 25 (Reuters) – Fears are growing for hundreds of children in a Syrian prison seized by Islamic State…
Iran sentences French national to 8 years’ jail for spying – TV
January 25, 2022
Iran sentences French national to 8 years’ jail for spying – TV
PARIS, Jan 25 (Reuters) – An Iranian court on Tuesday convicted French national Benjamin Briere of espionage, sentencing him to…
Israel mulls offering 4th COVID vaccine dose to all adults
January 25, 2022
Israel mulls offering 4th COVID vaccine dose to all adults
JERUSALEM, Jan 25 (Reuters) – An Israeli government advisory panel has recommended offering a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose to all…
World Bank berates Lebanon’s elite for ‘zombie’ economy
January 25, 2022
World Bank berates Lebanon’s elite for ‘zombie’ economy
DUBAI, Jan 25 (Reuters) – The World Bank blasted Lebanon’s ruling class on Tuesday for “orchestrating” one of the world’s…