Arab Gulf

AGU showcases international research

Manama - Fana News

President of the Arab Gulf University (AGU), Dr Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Ohaly, inaugurated the first edition of the International Scientific Conference and Workshop on Biological and Medical Computer Simulation. Organised by AGU, the event featured a wide participation of researchers and specialists from around the world to review the latest methods of Computer Simulation in biology and medicine. In hisRead more

Lebanon warned not to host ejected Hamas leaders

Beirut - Emirates Voice

Three days after leading Arab Gulf States warned Lebanon about any Hezbollah initiatives to back Qatar in the ongoing crisis between Doha and fellow GCC neighbours, the pan-Arab daily Al Sharq Al Awsat reported that an American diplomatic source advised Lebanese officials not to welcome Hamas leaders. According to the newspaper, which prominently displayed the story just below its mastheadRead more

Qatar-linked terror list chance to revise policy: Gargash

Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice

Issuing a terror list of Qatar-linked 59 individuals and 12 entities is an opportunity for brother, Qatar, to revise their policy. It is an opportunity to change the direction and keeping away from stubbornness and escalation, Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs tweeted on Friday. The core of the problem is supporting extremism and terrorism, and theRead more

Arabian Gulf potent barrier against Iran's interference

Manama - Emirates Voice

The success of Bahrain’s security agencies in enforcing the rule of law is a guarantee to protect the rights of citizens and residents, Minister of Information Affairs Ali Al Romaihi said. He stressed that Bahrain is moving ahead with applying the appropriate legal procedures and the imposition of judicial sentences as a deterrent to extremist terrorist groups and elements. “BahrainRead more

Syria’s southern rebels face simultaneous attacks by ISIL and Assad

Amman - ArabToday

Syrian rebels in the south-west of the country, including groups backed by the West and Arab Gulf states, are facing simultaneous assaults by regime forces and ISIL, with at least 110 people reportedly killed by the extremists in 48 hours. The fighting, which is taking place close to Syria’s borders with Israel and Jordan, was so intense that Amman closedRead more

Kuwaiti emir visits Oman to discuss regional tension

Muscat - ArabToday

The emir of Kuwait on Monday held talks with Sultan Qaboos bin Said to ease tensions between Iran and Arab Gulf countries. Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah started a three-day visit to the sultanate following visits by Iranian president Hassan Rouhani to Oman and Kuwait last Wednesday. "The peaceful solution in the region will not be complete without aRead more

UAE Economy Minister says Sudan can be 'food basket of Arabs'

Abu Dhabi - WAM

Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, has stressed that Sudan is capable of becoming the food basket of the Arab region and called for joint efforts to promote promising investment opportunities in the country's agriculture and food industry. He was speaking during a meeting with Ambassador of Sudan to the UAE, Mohammed Amin Abdullah Al Kareb, in theRead more