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Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, whose country has played the key mediation role in the Gaza war, visits Paris this week for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, the French presidency said Sunday.The ruler’s trip on Tuesday and Wednesday will be his first state visit to France since he became emir of the small emirate in 2013, according to the Elysee.Qatar has emerged as the key player in mediation between Israel and Hamas to agree a truce in Gaza and release more hostages abducted by the Palestinian militant group in its attack on Israel on October 7.It hosts the…
The President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas met in the capital of Jordan, Amman, with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, and the Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah. During the meeting, the President briefed the King on the latest developments on the Palestinian scene, and the ongoing contacts with all parties to immediately stop the Israeli aggression against Palestinian people, and bring humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, especially to the north of the Strip, which is exposed to real famine. The President reiterated his rejection of the displacement of Palestinian people, whether in the Gaza Strip or in the West Bank, including…
Dennis Francis has issued a plea for member states to provide consistent financial and political backing to UNRWA. Dennis Francis, the UN General Assembly president, has urged member states to offer “sustainable and predictable financial and political support” to UNRWA, the UN agency aiding Palestinian refugees in Gaza. In response to a letter from UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, Francis emphasized the agency’s crucial role as a lifeline for millions of Palestinians. UNRWA, responsible for providing essential services like healthcare and education, faces challenges in tackling the “biggest humanitarian crisis since its establishment.” Last month, “Israel” accused UNRWA staff of having ties to…
The bank stated that the deal’s investments surpassed its previous forecasts, citing the prompt execution of the deal
During its weekly meeting, the cabinet has also ratified the presidential resolution on Egypt’s accession to the Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA)
RIYADH: Arab-Turkish economic relations are continuing to progress at all levels, with the volume of intra-trade standing at $55 billion, as stated by the secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s general disposition around capital allocation is diversified, as financial institutions in the Kingdom are “savvy and strong” with long-term strategies, according to a senior executive.
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index slipped on Sunday, shedding 29.74 points, or 0.24 percent, to close at 12,604.59.
RIYADH: Oman’s insurance sector is expected to have achieved a 10 percent growth in 2023, paving the way for attracting additional regional investors, according to a top official.
RIYADH: Egypt’s gross domestic product is expected to gradually increase to 5.1 percent by 2025 and 2026, driven by growing consumption, according to a report.
