Middle East
Iran accuses Israel of June attack on civilian nuclear site
July 6, 2021
Iran accuses Israel of June attack on civilian nuclear site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran accused Israel on Tuesday of mounting a sabotage attack on a nuclear facility…
Oil nears three-year high after OPEC fireworks
July 6, 2021
Oil nears three-year high after OPEC fireworks
LONDON, July 6 (Reuters) – Oil prices were heading towards three-year highs on Tuesday, towing petrocurrencies and bond yields with…
UAE to grant outstanding students ‘Golden Residency’ visa
July 6, 2021
UAE to grant outstanding students ‘Golden Residency’ visa
The UAE government has announced granting a ten-year long-term residence visa to excellent high school graduates and their families from…
Israel blocks law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
July 6, 2021
Israel blocks law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament early on Tuesday failed to renew a law that bars Arab citizens from extending citizenship…
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
July 6, 2021
Saudi Arabia amends import rules from Gulf in challenge to UAE
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has amended its rules on imports from other Gulf Cooperation Council countries to…
Nordic fund KLP excludes 16 companies over links to Israeli settlements in West Bank
July 5, 2021
Nordic fund KLP excludes 16 companies over links to Israeli settlements in West Bank
OSLO, July 5 (Reuters) – Norway’s largest pension fund KLP said on Monday it would no longer invest in 16…
Abu Dhabi cancels $3 bln airport terminal contract, sources say
July 5, 2021
Abu Dhabi cancels $3 bln airport terminal contract, sources say
DUBAI, July 5 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s state-owned airport operator has cancelled a contract with a consortium which was building…
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
July 5, 2021
UAE approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
DUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates has approved Moderna Inc’s (MRNA.O) COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, the…
Israel looks to renew law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
July 5, 2021
Israel looks to renew law that keeps out Palestinian spouses
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s parliament is set to vote Monday on whether to renew a temporary law first enacted in…
Mired in crises, Lebanon hopes summer arrivals bring relief
July 5, 2021
Mired in crises, Lebanon hopes summer arrivals bring relief
NIHA, Lebanon (AP) — In a village in Lebanon’s scenic Chouf Mountains, 69-year-old Chafik Mershad pulls out a massive rectangular…