Author: Steven Sahiounie

President Mahmoud Abbas sent a telegram congratulating the Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis, on the occasion of the glorious Feast of the Resurrection according to the Western calendar. “On the occasion of the glorious Feast of Resurrection, I would like to send my most heartfelt congratulations to Your Holiness and to all believers celebrating it around the world, as this holy occasion coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, and many of the earth’s inhabitants share the joy of these two religious occasions,” the President said. As for Palestine, which embraces believing men and women, President Abbas said they are united…

The nature of the relationship between China and the United States not only affects the well-being of the people of both countries but also the future of humanity, Chinese President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with American businessmen held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. “The well-being of the people of both countries, as well as the future and destiny of humanity, depend on whether China and the United States cooperate or confront each other,” Central Chinese Television quoted him as saying. The Chinese president emphasized that “as long as both sides consider each other as partners, respect…

Japan’s government has dispatched Tsukasa Uemura, the country’s special envoy for Middle East peace, to Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from March 27 to April 3 to assist in peace and aid efforts.The tour is part of Japan’s various efforts “to calm down the situation surrounding Israel and Palestine as soon as possible and to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, while closely communicating with the countries and international organizations concerned,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.Uemura is Japan’s former ambassador in Saudi Arabia. source: Arab News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in the city of Torzhok in the Tver Region, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “Vladimir Putin arrived in the town of Torzhok in the Tver Region. His visit is related to Cultural Workers Day celebrated the day before. The president began his visit to Torzhok by going to the All-Russian Historical and Ethnographic Museum,” the Kremlin spokesman said. According to him, Putin “inspected the museum’s exposition, got acquainted with the unique collection of birch bark letters and other exhibits.” “After that, Putin intends to hold a meeting with cultural workers of the Tver…

CAIRO: Egypt has started paying off dues owed to foreign oil and gas companies operating in the country, the government said on Tuesday, with sources saying that up to $1.5 billion had been set aside for the payments. 

RIYADH: Real estate transactions in four of the UAE’s emirates surged in 2023 as they recorded a combined 22.6 percent annual increase in value – totaling 765.1 billion dirhams ($208.34 billion).

RIYADH: The production of Egyptian oil fields is poised to surge following a $66 million investment deal between Saudi drilling firm ADES and the subsidaries of the country’s petroleum corporation. 

RIYADH: Public entities in Saudi Arabia can now participate in the establishment of investment companies or profitable ventures following the approval of regulations by the Council of Ministers.

Ukrainian electricity imports have risen almost threefold, according to the Energy Ministry in Kiev, which also said the country has ceased almost all exports of electrical power following Russian strikes on infrastructure. 

Hungary no longer needs Ukrainian infrastructure for the supply of Russian natural gas thanks to the TurkStream pipeline, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Monday.