Egypt rubbishes 'Suez Canal sold for $1 trillion' storyEgypt has strongly denied rumours on the sale of the Suez Canal for $1 trillion, asserting the falsehood of such claims after an audio clip on the 'canal sale' started doing the rounds. Rubbishing these More… |
Egypt Cabinet approves $200m in energy projectsThe Egyptian Cabinet today (July 9) approved five projects for petroleum commitment agreements with a number of international and national companies, with expected investments of about $200 million, said a report. More… |
Kuwait forms new government under PM Mohammed SabahKuwait on Wednesday formed a government headed by Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, said media reports. The Prime Minister appointed new ministers for oil, finance and foreign affairs in t More… |
New ministers named in UAE cabinet reshuffleHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a federal cabinet reshuffle that include new ministers and top officials. This More… |
UAE Cabinet approves $52.27bn budget for 2024-26The UAE Cabinet on Sunday approved approved the Federal General Budget 2024-2026 totalling AED192 billion ($52.27 billion) with spending on social development and benefits reaching 42 percent of the budget, followed by government affairs 39 pe More… |
UAE Cabinet identifies 5 priorities for 2023The UAE Cabinet has approved five government priorities for this year during the first meeting of 2023, chaired by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Th More… |
Kuwait's government resigns amid deep political crisisKuwait's government submitted its resignation on Tuesday, reported Kuwait News Agency (Kuna), ahead of a no-confidence vote against the prime minister in parliament, amid a lengthy political feud that has hindered fiscal reform in the Gulf More… |
Saudi Arabia warns against travel to some countriesSaudi Arabia Interior Ministry has warned its citizens and residents against travelling to a number of countries without permission due to lack of stability in specific countries and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, reports said More… |
UAE cabinet approves Emirates Development Bank revampThe UAE cabinet has approved the restructuring of the board of directors of the Emirates Development Bank under the chairmanship of Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said a report. More… |
UAE to publish data on communicable diseasesThe UAE Cabinet has passed a resolution on the publishing and sharing of health information related to communicable diseases. The resolution aims to ensure community health, safety and wellbeing while countering any form of misinf More… |