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Yemeni Government Forces Intercept Iranian Weapons Shipment
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemeni government-aligned forces announced on Wednesday that they had intercepted and confiscated a significant arms shipment—amounting to 750 tons—destined for the Houthi faction in the Red Sea. The seizure is being regarded as a major...
Yemen intercepts shipment of Iranian weapons in Red Sea
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Yemeni government-aligned forces reported Wednesday that they intercepted a large shipment of Iranian weapons in the Red Sea, allegedly destined for the Houthi group. According to officials, the seized cargo totaled 750 tons and included...
Erdogan hosts UAE counterpart in Ankara
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan officially welcomed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, in Ankara on Wednesday during a formal ceremony. The event was attended by key Turkish officials,...
Qatar Confirms Gaza Ceasefire Talks Still Active
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating a hostage exchange are actively continuing. “The meetings are ongoing in Doha regarding Gaza, and there is...
UN Security Council Prolongs Mandates of Missions in Haiti, Yemen
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, the UN Security Council unanimously approved two critical resolutions to prolong the mandates of its missions in Haiti and Yemen, reinforcing ongoing international efforts in these volatile regions. Resolution 2785 renews the...
Trescon’s CARE series launches in Riyadh, powering Saudi Arabia’s $266 billion vision for a sustainable future
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In response to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious clean energy and sustainability vision and the global urgency for climate solutions, Trescon proudly unveils the KSA edition of CARE – the Climate...
Lebanon, Kuwait Forge Deeper Security Collaboration
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanon and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration—particularly in the realm of security—according to a statement issued Monday by Lebanon's Presidency. The announcement followed a high-level meeting...
Syria, UAE's DP World Seal USD800M Agreement
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Syria’s General Authority for Land and Sea Ports (GALSP) has entered into a major agreement valued at $800 million with DP World, a leading global port operator based in the United Arab Emirates, according to a Syrian state news outlet on...
‘Shoperapy’ Is a Story About Friendship, Second Chances, and Flirtationships
EIN Presswire
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July 17, 2025
DUBAI, UAE, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. Stephanie Scott’s new book, Shoperapy, is reaching readers who enjoy stories about...
Iran, UAE Stress Need for Stronger Regional Security
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emphasized the critical need for collective regional participation to maintain security in West Asia, according to a report by a news agency. During a phone conversation, Ali Akbar...
Yemen's Houthis Reveal Fresh 50-Riyal Coin
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Saturday, Yemen’s Houthi movement revealed the release of a newly minted 50-riyal coin, set to enter circulation starting Sunday, according to a media outlet run by the Houthis. The report cited an official announcement from the...
NeosLegal Authors UAE Chapter of Chambers and Partners’ Newly Released Blockchain 2025 Guide
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeosLegal, the UAE’s first crypto-native law firm, has been selected to author the United Arab Emirates chapter of the Chambers and Partners Blockchain 2025 – Global Practice Guide,...
Richest 1% in the Middle East and North Africa emit more than twice as much carbon pollution as the poorest half of the population
Oxfam
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July 17, 2025
The richest 1 percent in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region were responsible for 26 percent of carbon emissions in 2022, while the poorest half of the population were responsible for only 10 percent of emissions, an Oxfam report...
The Saudi CMA Approves a Set of Amendments Aimed at Facilitating the Process of Opening Investment Accounts for Foreign Investors
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has approved a set of amendments that includes a set of facilitations related to the procedures for opening and operating investment accounts for...
Azerbaijan, UAE Forge Economic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi Talks
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev held a key meeting on Wednesday with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, culminating in the signing of a broad economic partnership agreement and discussions...
Qatar PM, Egypt PM meet to enhance bilateral cooperation
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly in Doha on Tuesday to review regional developments and enhance cooperation between...
Qatar shares favorable news of reaching truce in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar announced Tuesday that there is “positive engagement right now” between Hamas and Israel as indirect talks continue in Doha, according to Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry. While formal...
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Iranian FM
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Mecca on Tuesday to discuss regional issues and efforts to strengthen cooperation. According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry,...
Saudi Crown Prince Holds Talks with Iranian Foreign Minister
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday in Jeddah to discuss recent developments in the region and the status of bilateral ties, Saudi media reported....
Qatar, Egypt Premiers Hold Talks on Ties, Gaza Crisis
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met with Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Kamal Madbouly to strengthen bilateral ties and address the escalating crisis...