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Palestinians urge Egypt, Jordan to reconsider going to U.S.-led conference
Middle East
June 12, 2019
Palestinians urge Egypt, Jordan to reconsider going to U.S.-led conference
RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) – Palestinians urged Egypt and Jordan on Wednesday to reconsider their attendance at a U.S.-led conference…
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
Middle East
June 8, 2019
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s prime minister on Friday urged Sudan’s military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise “bravery” in trying…
Egypt most popular travel destination for Emiratis in Eid al-Fitr
Egypt
June 3, 2019
Egypt most popular travel destination for Emiratis in Eid al-Fitr
Egypt ranks first among the most popular tourist destinations for Arab tourists, especially Emiratis, on the Eid al-Fitr holiday according…
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi
Middle East
May 25, 2019
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned against the risk of conflict in the region, following a visit…
Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran’s court
Middle East
May 19, 2019
Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran’s court
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it wants to avert war in the region but stands ready…
Sisi, UAE Crown Prince Bin Zayed hold talks in Cairo
Egypt
May 16, 2019
Sisi, UAE Crown Prince Bin Zayed hold talks in Cairo
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed…
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate
Middle East
May 9, 2019
As Sudan uprising grew, Arab states worked to shape its fate
CAIRO (AP) — As the popular uprising against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir gained strength earlier this year, Egypt, the United…
Amazon rebrands Souq.com in the UAE
Middle East
May 6, 2019
Amazon rebrands Souq.com in the UAE
Amazon has rebranded regional commerce market Souq.com in the UAE to automatically redirect customers to Amazon’s newly launched website there,…
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
Cinema/TV
May 5, 2019
In time for Ramadan, Iraqi TV drama returns after 7 years
BAGHDAD (AP) — Every evening at the Muntada al-Masrah theater on Baghdad’s Rashid street, the cast and crew of the…
Turkey says UAE spy suspect committed suicide in prison
Middle East
April 29, 2019
Turkey says UAE spy suspect committed suicide in prison
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – A man held by Turkey on suspicion of spying for the United Arab Emirates has committed suicide…