Oman prepares new agricultural strategies for Vision 2040
Studies are being done by experts to boost Oman’s agricultural sector as part of the country’s Vision 2040 policy. The experts will submit a report […]
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Turkey gives Israel ultimatum for future cooperation, Minister Yildiz
Turkey has ruled out cooperating with Israel in a joint energy project unless “a permanent peace” deal is reached in Gaza. Turkish Energy Minister Taner […]
Iraq: PM al-Abadi’s government approved by parliament
Iraq has a new government led by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi although two relevant ministries are still unoccupied. The unity government is a cocktail of […]
Libya: Sudan supporting and arming Libyan “terrorist groups”
Libya is accusing neighboring Sudan of interfering in its internal affairs and supporting terrorist groups after a Sudanese military plane loaded with ammunition was intercepted […]
Tunisia: EU gives Tunisia $300m Macro-Financial Assistance
The European Union and the Tunisian authorities have completed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and the Loan Facility Agreement related to the […]
Tunisia: Assassination attempts to disrupt elections begin
Mohamed Ali Nasri, a deputy in Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly, has escaped an attempt on his life by people believed to be from terrorist groups […]
Israel announces biggest settlement plan
A few days after a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel was reached, the Jewish state has announced settlement plans on around 400 hectares of […]
Algeria : New 2015-2019 $262bn Investment Plan for a “Productive and Diversified Economy”
The Algerian government has launched another 5year investment plan geared towards diversifying its economy which is heavily dependent on oil and gas. $262 billion has […]
Israel : Hamas declares Tel Aviv airport a no-go area
The breakdown of negotiations in Cairo has led to a declaration by Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigade, Hamas’s Military Wing, that airlines should reconsider flying to Israel […]
Egypt : UAE tourists returning to Egypt in mass
The influx of tourists to Egypt has been on the fall since the anti-government protests began in 2011 but the citizens of the United Arab […]