Egypt’s Suez Canal gridlock important facts
Suez Canal which handles about 10 percent of international maritime trade, was blocked by container ship, causing a traffic jam.
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KSA warns against illegal maids hiring
Saudi Arabia has warned residents and citizens against hiring illegal maids during the holy month of Ramadan.
No military solution to the conflict, Blinken told UN’s Yemen envoy
US secretary of state told special envoy that Washington plans to “reinvigorate diplomatic efforts” to end the war in Yemen.
COVID hospital deaths scandal leads to protests in Jordan
Protests erupted across many of Jordan’s cities, Demonstrators call for an end to draconian emergency laws.
Corruption crackdown continues in KSA as it arrests hundreds
Saudi Arabia arrested at least 241 people in raids carried out last month, including employees from several ministries.
Before ICJ hearing, Kenya-Somalia maritime boundary dispute fact
International Court of Justice in The Hague is scheduled to start hearing the case between the neighbours on Monday.
New Kafala system rejoice expats
According to new Kafala system expats in Saudi Arabia can now enter and exit Kingdom without the need for an…
Britain to return politician’s stolen assets to Nigeria
UK and Nigeria signed a deal to return to the latter $5.84m recovered from a former state governor who was…
Lawmakers file a motion to interrogate Kuwait PM
Two Lawmakers file a motion to interrogate PM a week after new government formation, Sabah Al Khaled’s government resigned earlier.
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since pandemic
Brent crude futures rose above $70 first time since COVID pandemic began while US crude was its highest in two…
Why Morocco cuts ties with German?
Morocco has suspended diplomatic ties with the German embassy and German cultural organisations, prompting tit-for-tat moves.
Dutch govt postpone Qatar trade mission over living conditions
Dutch government postponed a trade mission to Qatar this month, citing concern over living conditions of migrant workers.
WhatsApp divorce acceptable, Saudi top Islamic body says
A prominent Saudi Muslim cleric has said that divorce alerts made via WhastApp, or short text messages, comply with the…
Media watchdog sues Saudi crown prince MBS
Media watchdog files a case against MBS in a German court for ‘crimes against humanity’ in connection with the Khashoggi…
KSA offer amnesty for business licensing fraud offenders
Saudi Arabia offered a grace period to the offenders of the anti-business licensing fraud regime, to legalise their status, until…
Libyan Legislative chamber to discuss new unity govt lineup
Libyan parliament Speaker says a session to discuss confidence vote will take place in Sirte if participants’ safety is guaranteed.
Tunisian Business tycoon, politician released on bail
Tunisian media mogul and business tycoon was arrested twice on money laundering and tax evasion charges that date back to…
Latest biometric technology installed at Dubai to ensure contactless journey
Dubai installed biometric tech to ensure contactless journey which is mix of facial and iris recognition passengers can check in…
KSA to localise military industry
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is planning to invest over $20 billions in the sector over next decade, official says.
WTO warns ‘Vaccine nationalism’ will hurt everyone
World Trade Organization’s incoming chief says members should speed up efforts to lift export restrictions on medicines and supplies.
KSA ‘Project HQ’ stirs competition with UAE
Those Foreign companies that want to participate in investment opportunities need to move their headquarters to the kingdom by 2024.
Israel-UAE oil deal place Red Sea Coral reefs under threat
Experts warn that an agreement to bring Emirati crude oil by tanker to a pipeline in the Red Sea port…