Dispute Between Dp World And Djibouti Over Port Seizure Continues, Despite Tribunal Ruling
By:Dominic Dudley
The dispute between Dubai-based DP World and Djibouti over control of the east African country’s container port looks set to rumble on, after the government said it “does not recognize” a decision by an international arbitration court that DP World’s contract to operate...
DP World and CDC Group create partnership to strengthen Somaliland, Horn of Africa and wider African trade around the world
By: Horndiplomat, Dpworld
DP World has announced the creation of an investment platform in partnership with the UK's development finance institution and impact investor CDC Group (CDC).
The platform covers a long-term investment period. DP World is contributing its stakes in three existing ports initially and...
Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations
By:Aljazeera
open their embassies within two months, according to Iranian and Saudi state media.
The agreement was reached on Friday during talks in Beijing.
Iranian state media posted images and video of Ali...
Saudi Arabia Is Betting Its Future on a Desert Megacity
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — “Welcome to the future of Saudi Arabia,” a Saudi tour guide intoned last week as she led guests into a showroom advertising values not traditionally associated with the kingdom: gender equality, environmental sustainability, and technological innovation.
After an IMAX-style introductory video,...
Jerusalem: Trump move prompts negative world reaction
US President Donald Trump's decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital has been met with a wave of disapproval.
Leaders from within the Muslim world and from the wider international community were swift to criticise the move, and warned of the potential for violence and...
Turkish troops arrive in Qatar for military exercise
Qatar's government announces the arrival of the first group of Turkish soldiers to participate in joint drills.
The Qatari defence ministry has announced the arrival of the first group of Turkish soldiers in the capital, Doha, to take part in joint military exercises.
The forces conducted...
Ethiopia, UAE agree to expedite overseas labor agreement
Foreign Minister Dr. Workneh Gebeyhu has conferred with Nasser Bin Thani Al Hamel, Minister of Human Resource and Emiritization of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (January 9) during which the two sides have underscored the need to fast-track the signing of the overseas...
Qatari cleric issues stern religious reminder to Saudi’s Grand Mufti over boycott edict
A prominent Qatari scholar has written a letter criticising the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia for his religious edict justifying the boycott of the small Gulf country.
The following letter was issued by Qatari Islamic judge, Shaykh Anwar El-Badawi, to Shaykh Abdul-Aziz ibn Abdullah Al ash-Sheikh of...
Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah dies at age 91
![Sheikh Sabah was born on June 16, 1929 [Andy Wong/Getty Images]](https://i0.wp.com/www.horndiplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/d970e1592e4845dc91350cf320e76eee_18.jpeg?resize=696%2C385&ssl=1 "Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Sabah dies at age 91")
Known as the “Wise Man of the Region”, Kuwait’s 91-year-old Emir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah died on Tuesday after decades as a leading figure in the oil-rich Gulf nation.
Born in 1929, Sheikh Sabah is widely regarded as the architect of modern Kuwait’s foreign policy...
Ethio-UAE Business Forum Opens in Addis Ababa
The Ethio-UAE Business Forum opened in Addis Ababa today (March 20) in the attendance of representatives of more than 60 business and government delegations, who seek to invest in various investment areas in Ethiopia.
In his opening remarks, State Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Dr....
