GAZA: A heat wave in the Gaza Strip that has sent temperatures over 38 degrees Celsius worsened power shortages and sparked discontent among residents who expressed frustration with the ruling Hamas group. Hamas, which has run the territory since 2007 blames … read more
JUBA: Tunisia, one of the world’s top five olive oil producers, is standing at a critical turning point. The country’s olive oil industry, which has long been a vital source of economic stability and foreign currency, is facing challenges that … read more
WASHINGTON: A proposal by Israel for enhanced cooperation with Arab states in efforts to tackle environmental issues such as climate change, global warming and water scarcity has been greeted with a muted public reception in the region, as a result … read more
DUBAI: Naval forces from Kuwait completed joint drills with the UK’s Royal Marines on Monday, the Kuwait News Agency reported. The drills, which ran for three weeks, included anti-terrorism training, maritime piracy combat, and ship inspection operations, along with first … read more
RABAT: Israel has decided to “recognize Morocco’s sovereignty” over the disputed Western Sahara region, the royal office in Rabat announced Monday, citing a letter from the Israeli prime minister. According to the letter, Benjamin Netanyahu informed Morocco’s King Mohammed VI … read more