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Iran now says 5 dead out of 28 infected with new coronavirus
Middle East
February 22, 2020
Iran now says 5 dead out of 28 infected with new coronavirus
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian health authorities on Saturday reported a fifth death from the new virus that emerged in…
Dubai and Saudi based companies invest in Egypt’s new Magdi Yacoub Heart Center
Business
February 19, 2020
Dubai and Saudi based companies invest in Egypt’s new Magdi Yacoub Heart Center
Several companies based in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that they will invest in the…
Death toll from strikes at 35, mostly children: Yemen rebels
Middle East
February 18, 2020
Death toll from strikes at 35, mostly children: Yemen rebels
SANAA, Yemen (AP) — At least three dozen people, including 26 children and six women, were killed in airstrikes by…
Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade: UN
Middle East
February 17, 2020
Warring parties in Yemen agree on major prisoner trade: UN
CAIRO (AP) — Yemen’s warring sides have agreed to implement a long-delayed and major prisoner swap, the United Nations said…
No dialogue for now as Saudis, Iranians camp on positions
Middle East
February 16, 2020
No dialogue for now as Saudis, Iranians camp on positions
MUNICH (Reuters) – Iran and Saudi Arabia appeared no closer to bridging their differences on Saturday with both sides sticking…
Yemen’s Huthis say coalition strikes kill 30, including civilians
Middle East
February 15, 2020
Yemen’s Huthis say coalition strikes kill 30, including civilians
DUBAI (Reuters) – Yemen’s Iran-aligned Huthi movement accused the Saudi-led coalition of carrying out retaliatory air strikes on Saturday that…
No meeting planned with Netanyahu: Saudi foreign minister
Middle East
February 14, 2020
No meeting planned with Netanyahu: Saudi foreign minister
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister said no meeting is planned between the kingdom’s crown prince…
AP Exclusive: Ethiopians brave deserts and smugglers on the way to Saudi
World
February 14, 2020
AP Exclusive: Ethiopians brave deserts and smugglers on the way to Saudi
LAC ASSAL, Djibouti (AP) — “Patience,” Mohammed Eissa told himself. He whispered it every time he felt like giving up.…
Red Sea International Film Festival reveals poster for first-ever edition in Saudi Arabia
Cinema/TV
February 13, 2020
Red Sea International Film Festival reveals poster for first-ever edition in Saudi Arabia
The Red Sea International Film Festival unveiled on Monday a poster for the very first edition of the new festival,…
Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list
Culture
February 10, 2020
Saudi Arabia to register ‘Arabic Calligraphy’ in UNESCO heritage list
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture hosted a workshop and meeting, from February 2-6, titled “Arts of Arabic Calligraphy: Skills, Knowledge…