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Qatar and Russia announced the new agreement, which will see closer trade ties, during a visit by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to the Gulf Nation on Wednesday. Lavrov made the commitment after a meeting in Doha with his Qatari counterpart, Sheikh Mohammed bin...

  Tensions between the Gulf states are pushing their neighbours and partners into choosing sides. By:Ahmed Soliman Research Associate, Horn of Africa, Africa Programme The Horn of Africa is already feeling increased stress on regional relations, and faces the potential for heightened instability, as a result of the...

Qatari news broadcaster will not be discussed in any negotiations to end blockade against Doha, says foreign minister. Al Jazeera Media Network is an "internal affair" and there will be no discussion about the fate of the Doha-based broadcaster with nations that imposed a blockade...

A fake news story claiming Arab nations had demanded that Fifa strip Qatar of the 2022 World Cup appeared on a website designed to look like a credible Swiss news publication. The story appeared to surface on 'The Local' website and said six nations called...

BRUSSELS, 18th July, 2018 (WAM) -- Mohammed Issa Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, EU and Luxembourg, has reiterated the UAE's commitment towards the people of Somalia and its support for efforts aimed at bringing unity, security and stability to Somalia...

Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have planned to build an oil pipeline linking Eritrea’s port city of Assab and Addis Ababa. This was revealed today during a meeting between Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and Reem Al Hashimy, UAE’s Minister of State for...

Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed arrived in Abu Dhabi, the UAE today (March 20) for an official working visit. The Premier has led a high-level Ethiopian delegation, including Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Hirut Zemene. Upon arrival, the Premier was warmly welcomed by...

Addis Ababa, June 15, 2018 (FBC) –Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today signed a 3 billion US dollars loan and investment agreements, including a one billion foreign currency support. Accordingly, the UAE will deposit 1 billion US dollars in the National Bank of...

New facility had a soft opening in December last year Dubai Camel Hospital officially opened its doors to patients recently, after a soft opening last year. The world’s first facility of its kind, the hospital can cater for up to 20 camels at a time, with...

By: Anadolu agency Israeli air strikes on the besieged Gaza destroyed five more mosques, bringing the total number to 31 since October 7, the Gaza-based Endowments and Religious Affairs Ministry has said. It...