gulf countries
Newspaper: Egypt seeks approval to form unified Arab troops
Egypt
February 25, 2015
Newspaper: Egypt seeks approval to form unified Arab troops
London-based newspaper Al-Hayathas said that Egypt is seeking approval on its proposal to form a ‘counter-terrorism unified Arab military unit’ during…
Gulf countries condemn Houthi takeover in Yemen as a ‘coup’
Egypt
February 7, 2015
Gulf countries condemn Houthi takeover in Yemen as a ‘coup’
The Gulf Cooperation Council has accused Shi'ite Houthi rebels of staging a coup in Yemen after they announced they were…
Sisi likely to make Qatar reconciliation by January
Egypt
December 26, 2014
Sisi likely to make Qatar reconciliation by January
As President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi concluded a visit to China on Thursday, Gulf sources said Sisi is likely to visit…
First free trade zone to be established between Egypt, Gulf countries
Business
August 28, 2014
First free trade zone to be established between Egypt, Gulf countries
An informed source from the Trade and Industry Ministry said that an important meeting for ministers of the Economic Group…
Emirati minister arrives in Cairo to follow on aid to Egypt
Egypt
December 21, 2013
Emirati minister arrives in Cairo to follow on aid to Egypt
United Arab Emirates Minister of State Sultan al-Jaber has arrived in Cairo on Saturday for a two-day visit as part…
FM: Egypt is ready to mediate between Iran, Gulf countries
Egypt
October 27, 2013
FM: Egypt is ready to mediate between Iran, Gulf countries
Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy has said Egypt is ready to play a mediating role between Iran and Gulf countries, providing…
Egypt to receive $2 billion from Saudi this week, says minister
Egypt
July 21, 2013
Egypt to receive $2 billion from Saudi this week, says minister
The Central Bank of Egypt will receive a deposit worth US$2 billion from Saudi Arabia this week, according to Planning Minister…
US pushing Gulf nations to develop missile defense
World
September 29, 2012
US pushing Gulf nations to develop missile defense
The United States is pushing Gulf countries to develop missile defense plans, amid what they see is a rising threat…
Morsy win would worry Gulf governments, says former diplomat
Egypt
June 14, 2012
Morsy win would worry Gulf governments, says former diplomat
The election of Muslim Brotherhood candidate Mohamed Morsy would raise more concerns with Arab Gulf governments than anywhere else in…
Explosions heard as Arab summit opens in Baghdad
World
March 29, 2012
Explosions heard as Arab summit opens in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — The annual Arab summit meeting opened in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Thursday with only 10 of the…