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Gulf-China Summit kicks off in Riyadh
The first China-Gulf Summit kicked off today in Saudi capital of Riyadh, with the attendance of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Saudi Crown Prince said…
Saudi Crown Prince, Chinese President hold official session of talks
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud greeted today Thursday President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, at Al-Yamamah Palace in the capital, Riyadh.
Crown Prince held a…
Baghdad hosts 3rd int’l book fair to enrich Arab and Iraqi culture
The third Baghdad International Book Fair, which was named after “Hadi Al-Alawi”, an Iraqi thinker, historian and linguist, kicked off on December 7 and will last for ten days, featuring over 350 Iraqi and Arab publishing houses…
2nd phase of Forever Green agricultural campaign kicks off in Bahrain
The National Initiative for Agricultural Development in Bahrain announced the completion of the first phase of the national afforestation campaign, by planting about 49,000 trees and shrubs on an area of 73,000 square meters and 23,000…
Protesters demand government to reduce fuel prices
Smart application drivers in Jordanian capital, Amman, went on strike on Wednesday in protest against their economic situation. Leaders of the strike, called on all smart application drivers to participate in the protest against the rise in…
Strikes across Iran lead to shuttered shops and ghost towns
Businesses, shops and traditional bazaars in more than 50 cities across Iran were shuttered for a second day on Tuesday in what appeared to be one of the largest general strikes in decades, demonstrating the staying power of protests…
Female entrepreneur breaks into the perfume industry
One should never give up on one’s dreams and goals, despite difficulties faced, according to Tunisian Khawla Al-Misawi who graduated with honors from university in Sousse governorate, south of capital Tunis, but chose to leave her work in…
Iraqi Foreign Minister stresses depth of historical relationship with Jordan
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein confirmed, in a meeting with his Jordanian counterpart, Ayman Safadi, today, Tuesday, the depth of the historical relationship between Iraq and Jordan.
The meeting discussed…
Popular Jordanian Mansaf dish is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The mansaf dish is not just the national dish of Jordan but it has many secrets. It is considered the master of the Jordanian table, the most beloved food, and the first dish served in all rituals, social occasions, and various holidays.…
President Sisi receives Jordanian King Abdullah II at Cairo airport
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Saturday King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein, King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, at Cairo Airport.
The official reception ceremony was held for the honorable guest at the presidential…