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Heatwave continues until Thursday, subsides Friday

Amman - Fana News

The Kingdom on Wednesday remains under the impact of the heatwave that brought hot and dry conditions across the country, pushing daytime temperatures to 37 degrees in the capital and 42 in the Gulf of Aqaba, the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said in its daily brief. Mercury levels will cool down at night dropping down to 26 degrees in theRead more

Israeli forces push deep into northern Gaza

Gaza - Emirates Voice

Israeli occupation forces early Wednesday made an incursion into Palestinian lands east of Beit Hanoun town in the northern part of the Gaza strip. Palestinian sources said that Israeli troops, backed by military vehicles and bulldozers, advanced dozens of meters into the area and razed Palestinian-owned lands. Source : Fana News Read more

UAE lifts ban on importing Jordanian agricultural produce

Amman - Emirates Voice

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) decided to resume importing Jordanian vegetables and fruits, Minister of Agriculture Khaled Hneifat announced. UAE has lifted the ban on importing seven types of Jordan’s main vegetables, including Squash, eggplant, sweet pepper, lettuce, cauliflower, cabbage and green beans, Hneifat explained. The Minister told Petra that the decision came as a result of the continuous ministry’sRead more

Japan condemns attacks in Jerusalem, West Bank

Tokyo - Emirates Voice

Japan has strongly condemned the series of clashes and attacks in Jerusalem and the West Bank. A statement by the Japanese Foreign Ministry said “the series of violence cannot be justified for any reason, and Japan condemns such acts of violence”. “Stressing that the sanctity of the holy place should be respected, Japan calls on all the parties concerned toRead more

Khalid 5 football tournament launched

Manama - Emirates Voice

His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council of Youth and Sports, President of Bahrain Athletics Association and Honorary President of Bahrain Handicapped Sports Association, has delegated Hisham Al Jowder the Minister of Youth and Sports and Head of the High Organising Committee in launching the fifth edition of “Khalid bin HamadRead more

Bahrain to participate in 2017 India International Food Fair

Manama - Emirates Voice

A delegation from the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), businessmen and investors will participate in the 2017 India International Food Fair to be held in New Delhi on 3-5 November. Head of BCCI’s Food and Agriculture Committee, Khalid Al-Amin, said Bahrain’s participation aims to expand trade in food industries, including rice, cooking oil and pulses, to enhance nationalRead more