The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced that the group’s leaders will hold an emergency meeting next Thursday to discuss the situation in Niger, after the country’s ruling military council ignored the deadline set to restore t…
Day: August 7, 2023
A Boeing 747 cargo plane skidded off the runway at an airport in eastern China
A Boeing 747 cargo plane belonging to Calita Airlines slid off the runway Today, Monday, after landing at Ningbo Lishe International Airport in Zhejiang Province, east China.The company operating the airport said that all crew members were evacuated a…
Pakistan, Oman agree to enhance bilateral relations
Pakistan and Oman on Monday reiterated their desire to further enhance bilateral relations in all areas of mutual interest.This came during a meeting between President of Pakistan, Dr. Arif Alvi and Omani Chief of Staff of Sultan’s Armed Forces, Vice …
Japan, Bahrain exchange diplomatic notes on investment deal
Japan and Bahrain on Monday exchanged diplomatic notes regarding the entry into force of the bilateral investment agreement between the two countries, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.The exchange took place in Manama, the ministry said in a stateme…
National Assembly Speaker receives FM
National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Al-Sadoun received Monday Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.Deputy Speaker Mohammad Al-Mutair also received the top diplomat.Source: Kuwait News Agency
CBK issues bonds, tawarruq worth KD 160 mln
The Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) announced Monday issuing new bonds and related tawarruq valued at KD 160 million (around USD 528 million).The securities bear a 4.375-percent return rate with a three-month maturity rate, according to a CBK statement r…
UAE leaders congratulate President of Ca’te d’Ivoire on Independence Day
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Alassane Ouattara of Ca’te d’Ivoire on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Moha…
UAE leaders congratulate Ivory Coast President on Independence Day
ABU DHABI, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Alassane Ouattara of the Ivory Coast on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Moh…
APEC health ministers reiterate their commitment to sustainable health financing and innovative digital health
SEATTLE, 7th August, 2023 (WAM) — Health ministers from APEC member economies are strengthening primary health care for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, and seeking to increase investments in public health. Convening in Seattle against …
UAE expresses solidarity with Morocco and offers condolences over victims of bus accident
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) — The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Kingdom of Morocco over the victims of the bus accident in the Azilal Province, which resulted in multiple deaths. In a statement, the Ministry o…
UAE expresses solidarity with Slovenia and offers condolences over victims of floods
ABU DHABI, 6th August, 2023 (WAM) — The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Slovenia over the victims of the heavy rains and floods, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, and caused extensive damage….