Monday, November 29, 2021

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

Iran’s nuclear program ‘has military element,’ admits ex-atomic energy chief

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1977701/middle-east


U.S. launches blame game as Vienna talks resume

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/467553/U-S-launches-blame-game-as-Vienna-talks-resume


21st century to be century of Turkey, Turkic world, Erdoğan says

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/21st-century-to-be-century-of-turkey-turkic-world-erdogan-says


 Turkey’s Erdogan says he will visit UAE in February

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1977636/middle-east


Lebanon's president in Qatar for talks over Gulf crisis

https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/443470.aspx


'Cold will kill us' — Yemen's fleeing families face desert winter

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/cold-will-kill-us-%E2%80%94-yemens-fleeing-families-face-desert-winter


Saudi Arabia allows all travelers with one dose of COVID-19 vaccine into Kingdom

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1977551/saudi-arabia



Saturday, November 27, 2021

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

US threatens escalation with Iran in nuclear row

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1976151/middle-east


Iraninan riot police deployed after 67 arrested in Isfahan

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1976316/middle-east


Russia’s role essential in bringing peace to Yemen: UN envoy

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1976116/middle-east


Turkey, Turkmenistan sign deals, strengthen ties in Erdoğan's visit

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkey-turkmenistan-sign-deals-strengthen-ties-in-erdogans-visit


Mixed reaction in Jordan over amendment to expand king’s power

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1976541/middle-east


 

Thursday, November 25, 2021

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

Erdoğan hosts MBZ as Turkey, UAE seek to repair bilateral ties

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/erdogan-hosts-mbz-as-turkey-uae-seek-to-repair-bilateral-ties


UAE announces $10 billion fund for investments in Turkey

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1974661/business-economy


 Abu Dhabi crown prince holds separate talks with Egypt, Iraq leaders

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1975641/middle-east


UAE and Iran to develop ties in ‘new chapter in relations’

https://www.arabnews.jp/en/middle-east/article_60222/


UPDATED: Interpol elects United Arab Emirates official as president

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/443272/World/Region/UPDATED-Interpol-elects-United-Arab-Emirates-offic.aspx


Israel warns US against ‘less-for-less’ Iran nuclear deal

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1975371/middle-east


Libya election body rejects Qaddafi son’s presidential bid

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1974801/middle-east


Turkish state banks sell US dollars as lira falls

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1975276/business-economy


Lebanese pound hits record low of more than 24,000 per U.S. dollar

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1975221/business-economy



Wednesday, November 24, 2021

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

Insecurity shadow over Vienna talks: Place of Iran talks changed amid protests fears

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/467351/Insecurity-shadow-over-Vienna-talks-Place-of-Iran-talks-changed


 Erdoğan dismisses 'primitive' snap polls, Turkey to vote in 2023

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/elections/erdogan-dismisses-primitive-snap-polls-turkey-to-vote-in-2023


Jordan’s king calls for stepping up efforts on Palestinian two-state solution in UAE during Gulf tour

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1974116/middle-east


98 candidates register for Libya’s presidential poll

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1974106/middle-east


Jordan, Israel, UAE ink energy-for-water agreement

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1973331/middle-east



Monday, November 22, 2021

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

Sudan PM Hamdok reinstated after coup, protester killed

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1972121/middle-east


Abu Dhabi crown prince and US defense secretary discuss strategic bilateral relations

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1972511/middle-east


New water protests hit Iran

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1972586/middle-east


Turkish lira hits record low as central bank cuts interest rate

http://jordantimes.com/news/business/turkish-lira-hits-record-low-central-bank-cuts-interest-rate


Turkey, Qatar save Turkish citizens held by Haftar forces in Libya

https://www.dailysabah.com/turkey/turkey-qatar-save-turkish-citizens-held-by-haftar-forces-in-libya/news


Egypt informs Washington of huge project to turn Nile into international navigational artery

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1972321/middle-east


Iran's top private airline Mahan Air foils cyberattack

https://www.dailysabah.com/business/transportation/irans-top-private-airline-mahan-air-foils-cyberattack


Khashoggi's fiancee calls on Justin Bieber to cancel F1 show

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/khashoggis-fiancee-calls-on-justin-bieber-to-cancel-f1-show



Friday, November 19, 2021

Thursday, November 18, 2021

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

 US defense secretary to travel to Middle East

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1970126/middle-east

El-Sisi, Putin discuss nuclear plant, industrial zone

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1969351/middle-east


Former Libyan PM Ali Zeidan runs for president, number of candidates reaches 10

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1969731/middle-east


Qatar appoints Bandar al-Thani as Central Bank Governor

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1969651/business-economy


UAE conglomerate Al Habtoor may list 35% of the company in Q3 next year

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1969946/business-economy


Tuesday, November 16, 2021

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

Tehran, Ankara vow closer ties

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/tehran-ankara-vow-closer-ties

Kuwait emir hands crown prince some of emir's duties

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1968236/middle-east

 

Iraq to start repatriating citizens in Belarus Thursday: ministry

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1968131/middle-east

US accuses Iran of unsafe helicopter maneuver near US Navy ship

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1968761/middle-east

Saudi Arabia and the UAE resist US calls for more oil production increase

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1968426/business-economy


Qadhafi's son Seif Al Islam registers for Libya presidency

http://jordantimes.com/news/region/qadhafis-son-seif-al-islam-registers-%C2%A0libya%C2%A0presidency


Saudi PIF nearly triples US stock holdings; adds Walmart, Pinterest

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1968571/business-economy



Friday, November 12, 2021

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

US, Egypt conclude strategic dialogue

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1965536/middle-east


No magic wand’ to resolve Lebanon’s economic crisis

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1965826/middle-east


Gulf states in first joint naval exercise with Israel: US

https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/439489.aspx


 Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran now free in open waters

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1965016/middle-east


Saudi energy minister blasts COP26 ‘lies’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1965526/business-economy

Egypt abolishes share deals stamp duty and cuts profits tax

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1966261/business-economy


Saudi Arabia to grant citizenship to highly skilled foreign professionals

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1966146/saudi-arabia


Football game against Iran fuels Lebanese pride

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1966416/middle-east



Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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

 Egypt, US hold first strategic dialogue since 2015

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1964786/middle-east


UAE foreign minister meets with Bashar Assad in Damascus

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1964731/middle-east

Iran wants guarantee US will uphold nuclear deal if talks succeed

https://www.dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/iran-wants-guarantee-us-will-uphold-nuclear-deal-if-talks-succeed


Iraq vote recount shows no ‘fraud,’ says electoral commission

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1963961/middle-east


Militia ‘tried to murder Iraqi PM with Iranian-made drones’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1964181/middle-east

Kuwaiti government submits resignation to emir

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1963826/middle-east


UAE announces new visa for retired expats

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1964471/middle-east


Not inviting oil firms to COP26 sessions a mistake, says Yergin

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1964736/business-economy



Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

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

Turkey won’t attend Libya conference with Greece, Israel, Greek Cyprus’

https://www.dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/turkey-wont-attend-libya-conference-with-greece-israel-greek-cyprus


Bulgaria sends troops to tackle migrant influx from Turkey

https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/437921/World/International/Bulgaria-sends-troops-to-tackle-migrant-influx-fro.aspx


Egypt's parliament approves traffic law amendments lowering driving age

https://english.ahram.org.eg/News/437908.aspx


Expo 2020 Dubai reports 2.35 million visits in first month since opening

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1959271/middle-east

Saudi Aramco tops Apple, Google to be world’s most profitable company in Q3

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1958451/business-economy




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