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Trump Says Getting Close to Deal to Avoid Iran Military Action

This is Beirut, 15/05 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday a nuclear deal with Iran was close that would avert military action, as he toured Gulf capitals, securing $1.4 trillion in 10-year investments from Abu Dhabi. Trump made the Iran remarks in Qatar before flying on to the United Arab Emirates for the third and final leg of the tour that began in Saudi ...

US Approves $1.4 bn Weapons Sale to UAE

This is Beirut, 13/05 09:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US officials said Monday the State Department has authorized the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of President Donald Trump's visit this week. The proposed sale to the Gulf state involves six CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other equipment for $1.32 billion that would "support the ...

From Iran’s Nuclear Program to Gaza: The Gulf as the New Hub of Global Diplomacy (1/2)

Malo Pinatel, 12/05 21:00 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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On December 8, 2024, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stated that the member states of the GCC “are committed to strengthening dialogue and diplomacy, ensuring that the Gulf region remains a hub for peace and cooperation amid growing global competition.” This was said during a roundtable on the future of cooperative ...

Lebanon Ranks 124th Globally in 2024 Environmental Performance Index

This is Beirut, 07/05 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon ranked 124th out of 180 countries in the 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), published by Yale and Columbia Universities in collaboration with the World Economic Forum. With a score of 40.1 out of 100, Lebanon also placed 10th among Arab nations, falling below both regional and global averages. The EPI assesses countries based on ...

Secret Talks Between Israel and Syria via the UAE

This is Beirut, 07/05 15:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a discreet channel to facilitate indirect discussions between Israel and Syria, aiming to manage the tense relationship between the two countries, according to Reuters. This initiative comes as Syria's new leadership seeks regional support to address escalating tensions with Israel. The previously ...

First Emirates Airlines Flight Carrying Emirati Citizens Lands in Beirut Marking a Step Toward Economic and Tourism Revival

This is Beirut, 07/05 11:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The first Emirates Airlines flight from the United Arab Emirates carrying Emirati citizens landed on Wednesday at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport marking a symbolic and warmly welcomed moment in Lebanese-UAE relations. The airport’s arrivals hall was adorned with flowers to greet the aircraft and its passengers, reflecting the ...

Minister of Tourism: To Re-Establish Lebanon as a Preferred Tourist Destination for Gulf Countries

This is Beirut, 07/05 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Minister of Tourism Laura Lahoud reaffirmed the government’s commitment to restoring the country’s status as a top destination for visitors from the Gulf, during a ministerial meeting held on Tuesday at the Grand Serail under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The meeting comes amid renewed efforts by the Lebanese ...

Air Links with UAE 'Officially' Re-Established with Landmark Flights to Beirut

This is Beirut, 06/05 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Three Emirati planes will land on Wednesday at Beirut International Airport, marking the official resumption of air links between the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon, following the lifting of the travel ban on Emirati citizens. This decision, announced by President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will take effect on May 7, following Lebanese ...

ICJ Throws Out Sudan Genocide Case Against UAE

This is Beirut, 05/05 20:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The top United Nations court on Monday threw out Sudan's case against the United Arab Emirates over alleged complicity in genocide during the brutal Sudanese civil war. Sudan had taken the UAE to the International Court of Justice over its alleged support for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), saying it was contributing to a ...

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