Latest News in the Middle East (July 30, 2021)

 US to hit Iran with more sanctions for missile, drone program

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902451/middle-east

Iran’s Khamenei warns to not trust West as new government expected

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/irans-khamenei-warns-not-trust-west-new-government-expected

King, Cyprus president, Greece PM hold trilateral summit in Athens

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/king-cyprus-president-greece-pm-hold-trilateral-summit-athens

President El-Sisi, Lebanese army chief discuss relations, cooperation

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902391/middle-east

Yemen’s Houthi militia reject US call to stop Marib offensive

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902356/middle-east

Qatar approves electoral law for first legislative polls

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902416/middle-east

Turkey accelerates security wall construction along Iranian border amid migrants’ flow

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902351/middle-east

Saudis show support for Tahani Al-Qahtani as she prepares to take on Israeli opponent in Women’s Judo competition at Tokyo 2020

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1902181/sport

Latest News in the Middle East (July 28, 2021)

  

Biden announces end of US combat operations in Iraq

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/biden-announces-end-us-combat-operations-iraq

Changan sees boom in demand as Saudis fall in love with Chinese car brands

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1901251/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (July 26, 2021)

King returns to Jordan after US visit

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/king-returns-jordan-after-us-visit-0

 

Ayatollah Raisi breaks the ice of Iran-Saudi relations

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/463398/Ayatollah-Raisi-breaks-the-ice-of-Iran-Saudi-relations

Qatar FM in Iran just days after US visit

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417692/World/Region/Qatar-FM-in-Iran-just-days-after-US-visit.aspx

Lebanon: Mikati most likely to become next PM

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1899946/middle-east

Tunisia’s president sacks prime minister, freezes parliament

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1900101/middle-east

Israel launches direct flights to Morocco

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1899936/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (July 24, 2021)

 Egypt’s president extends state of emergency for 3 months

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1898626/middle-east

Egyptian government approves rise in fuel prices

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1898886/business-economy

Israel granted official observer status at African Union

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/israel-granted-official-observer-status-at-african-union

Saudi Arabia announces successful completion of Hajj 2021

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1898426/saudi-arabia

Istanbul’s reverted Hagia Sophia Mosque welcomes millions in a year

https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/istanbul/istanbuls-reverted-hagia-sophia-mosque-welcomes-millions-in-a-year

American Jewish groups support Ben & Jerry’s decision to end sales in Occupied Territories

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1899066/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (July 22, 2021)

Three shot dead in riots as Iran regime runs out of water

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1898156/middle-east

Syria shot 7 of 8 Israeli missiles, Russian military says

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1898161/middle-east

Israeli PM vows ‘aggressive’ action over Ben & Jerry’s ban

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1897261/business-economy

Report: Lebanon could turn into ‘Venezuela of the Mediterranean’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1898076/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (July 20, 2021)

 Ayatollah Khamenei contextualizes resistance against the West

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/463305/Ayatollah-Khamenei-contextualizes-resistance-against-the-West

US ‘always there for Jordan,’ Biden tells King Abdullah

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1896961/middle-east

Morocco to investigate Guantanamo Bay returnee over extremism

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1897036/middle-east

US offers $7 million reward for information leading to Hezbollah operative

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1896806/middle-east

Second filling of Ethiopia’s giant dam nearly complete – state media

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1896711/middle-east

Kuwait said to mull tapping future generations fund to help balance budget

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1896616/business-economy

Turkey criticizes European court's ruling on headscarf ban

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417395/World/Region/Turkey-criticizes-European-courts-ruling-on-headsc.aspx

Turkey successfully tests hybrid probe rocket for moon mission

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/tech/turkey-successfully-tests-hybrid-probe-rocket-for-moon-mission

Latest News in the Middle East (July 18, 2021)

Syrian president sworn in for 4th term in war-torn country

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417344/World/Region/UPDATED-Syrian-president-sworn-in-for-th-term-in-w.aspx

Iran confirms no new round of nuclear talks before new govt

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417376/World/Region/Iran-confirms-no-new-round-of-nuclear-talks-before.aspx

Talks on Sunday to end oil output stalemate

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1895891/business-economy

 S&P cuts Kuwait rating on lack of deficit-financing strategy

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1895656/business-economy

Makkah sees safe arrival of pilgrims as Hajj begins

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1895711/saudi-arabia

Latest News in the Middle East (July 16, 2021)

 ‘God help this country:’ Lebanon in limbo as PM-designate Hariri quits

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1894691/middle-east

Prince Ali sworn in as Regent

http://jordantimes.com/news/local/prince-ali-sworn-regent

* See 'What happened to the royal family of Jordan?' (May. 2021)

Iraqi cleric Sadr says he won’t take part in October election

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1894476/middle-east

UAE becomes 1st Gulf state to open embassy in Israel

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/uae-becomes-1st-gulf-state-to-open-embassy-in-israel

* See 'Falling Saudi Arabian Diplomacy Part3: Saudi Arabia left behind' (March 2021)

Latest News in the Middle East (July 14, 2021)

US prepared to return to seventh round of indirect talks with Iran

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1892986/middle-east

Iran confirms prisoner exchange 'negotiations' with US

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417105/World/Region/Iran-confirms-prisoner-exchange-negotiations-with-.aspx

 

President Erdoğan, China’s Xi discuss cooperation, COVID-19 fight

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/president-erdogan-chinas-xi-discuss-cooperation-covid-19-fight

Egypt passes bill to dismiss terrorist-linked govt employees

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1893416/middle-east

Death toll rises to 92 in blaze at coronavirus ward in Iraq

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417125/World/Region/Death-toll-rises-to--in-blaze-at-coronavirus-ward-.aspx

2 Jordanians handed 15-year jail terms over alleged royal plot

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/2-jordanians-handed-15-year-jail-terms-over-alleged-royal-plot

Egypt eyes its first nuclear plant in El-Dabaa

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1893721/business-economy

Yemen's currency sinks to historic lows, worsening famine risk

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/yemens-currency-sinks-historic-lows-worsening-famine-risk

UAE central bank plans to introduce digital currency

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1892686/business-economy

Iran unveils Islamic dating app to encourage marriage

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/417066/World/Region/Iran-unveils-Islamic-dating-app-to-encourage-marri.aspx

Saudi lawsuits against former spymaster threaten to expose US secrets

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/saudi-lawsuits-against-former-spymaster-threaten-to-expose-us-secrets

MBS angers MBZ

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/463098/MBS-angers-MBZ

Latest News in the Middle East (July 12, 2021)

Oman's Sultan Haitham arrives in Saudi Arabia on 1st foreign trip

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/omans-sultan-haitham-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-on-1st-foreign-trip

 Syria gov't raises bread and diesel prices as crisis deepens

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/syria-govt-raises-bread-and-diesel-prices-crisis-deepens

Cairo asks Hariri not to abstain from forming a government: Al-Sharq Al-Awsat

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/416975/World/Region/Cairo-asks-Hariri-not-to-abstain-from-forming-a-go.aspx

Qatar sets up supervisory body for first polls

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1892501/middle-east

Jordan sees hopes of tourism industry revival

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1892391/business-economy

Egypt inks deals for $7.5bn petrochem project

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1892381/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (July 10, 2021)

Biden says US military mission in Afghanistan to end Aug. 31

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/biden-says-us-military-mission-in-afghanistan-to-end-aug-31

Taliban claim to control 85 percent of Afghanistan

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/416861/World/International/Taliban-claim-to-control--percent-of-Afghanistan.aspx

Turkey welcomes UN decision to extend cross-border Syria aid

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkey-welcomes-un-decision-to-extend-cross-border-syria-aid

Sultan of Oman to visit Saudi Arabia on July 11-12

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1891361/saudi-arabia

 

Dhu Al-Hijjah crescent not sighted, Eid Al-Adha begins on July 20

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1891456/saudi-arabia

Latest News in the Middle East (July 8, 2021)

 Biden to host Jordan's King Abdullah on July 19: White House

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1890271/middle-east

Tension soars in Iraq after new militia attack on US air base

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1890096/middle-east

Maronite patriarch tells Hariri: ​‘Form govt or Lebanon will die’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1890276/middle-east

French, US envoys to Lebanon to visit Saudi Arabia in bid to stem crisis

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/french-us-envoys-lebanon-visit-saudi-arabia-bid-stem-crisis

Left in dark: Iranians get rare presidential apology for blackouts

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/left-in-dark-iranians-get-rare-presidential-apology-for-blackouts

Oman asks IMF technical assistance for debt strategy, fiscal framework

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1890026/business-economy

Egypt to release megaship impounded over Suez blockage

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1889936/business-economy

Explosion on ship at Jebel Ali Port shakes Dubai

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1890316/middle-east

Norway fund excludes companies operating in West Bank

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1889576/business-economy

Saudi Arabia launches $18bn data center strategy plan

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1889796/business-economy

World’s deepest diving pool with ‘sunken city’ opens in Dubai

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1890186/business-economy

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Latest News in the Middle East (July 6, 2021)

Extending OPEC+ deal beyond April is the basis of agreement: Saudi Energy Minister

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1888381/business-economy

OPEC+ meeting postponed after UAE–Saudi clash

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/energy/opec-meeting-postponed-after-uaesaudi-clash

Turkish inflation hits two-year high with surprise jump to 17.5 percent

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1888701/business-economy

 Abu Dhabi said to cancel $3bn airport terminal contract

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1888756/business-economy

Tunisian Ons Jabeur becomes first Arab woman to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1888836/sport

Latest News in the Middle East (July 4, 2021)

 OPEC+ seeks consensus on oil output policy after UAE roadblock

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1887376/business-economy

Roadmap to end Libyan conflict in jeopardy as delegates fail to agree on election proposals

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1888081/middle-east

Cash-strapped Lebanese army branches out into leisure services

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1887576/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (July 2, 2021)

Jordan king in talks with Abbas ahead of Biden summit

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886211/middle-east

 

Iran restricts IAEA access to main enrichment plant after attack, diplomats say

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886771/middle-east

Ejei Appointed as Iran’s New Judiciary Chief

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/462646/Ejei-Appointed-as-Iran-s-New-Judiciary-Chief

Komijani appointed as new CBI governor

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/462609/Komijani-appointed-as-new-CBI-governor

Turkey officially withdraws from treaty protecting women

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886826/middle-east

Egypt has no objections to any Ethiopian dam but wants fair deal, says minister

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886796/middle-east

Crunch talks to set oil output for rest of year

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886416/business-economy

Israeli, UAE airlines announce cooperation deal

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886706/business-economy

DP World acquires logistics firm Syncreon for $1.2bn

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1886681/business-economy