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Arab Parliamentary Union reaffirms role of parliamentary diplomacy in facing challenges

Date: 2025-06-21 11:58:28 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:24 - ID:11226908

CAIRO, June 21 (MENA) – Secretary-General of the Arab Parliamentary Union, Ahmed bin Alawi Baaboud, said that parliamentary diplomacy is essential to reinforcing Arab unity, supporting dialogue, and helping states face regional and global ....

AP speaker calls on Italy to recognize Palestinian state

Date: 2025-06-21 11:14:07 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:20 - ID:11226887

ROME, June 21 (MENA) - Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi called on Italy to officially recognize the State of Palestine, considering it a step in the right direction that would contribute to achieving security and stability ....

Arab banking sector must strengthen resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty – IMF official

Date: 2025-06-21 07:16:25 GMT - France - Arab world - SN:8 - ID:11226613

PARIS, June 21 (MENA) – The Arab banking sector must maintain and strengthen its resilience in the face of ongoing geopolitical turbulence, International Monetary Fund Executive Director and Arab Group and Maldives Representative Mohamed Maait ....

Arab banks provide $2.9 trillion in economic support despite crises – UAB chief

Date: 2025-06-21 07:07:05 GMT - France - Arab world - SN:6 - ID:11226610

PARIS, June 21 (MENA) – This year’s Arab International Banking Summit has taken on added significance due to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and their direct impact on economic sectors, particularly banking, said Dr. Wissam ....

Arab FMs condemn Israeli aggression on Iran, urge de-escalation and return to diplomacy

Date: 2025-06-21 00:17:21 GMT - Turkey - Arab world - SN:1 - ID:11226531

ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 21 (MENA) - Arab foreign ministers have condemned Israel’s aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, calling it a “blatant violation” of the sovereignty of a UN member state and a threat to regional peace and ....

Kuwait army underlines vigilance amid rapid developments

Date: 2025-06-20 16:38:07 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:53 - ID:11226338

KUWAIT CITY, June 20 (MENA) - Vice Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Air Vice Marshal Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah stressed the significance of keeping teamwork and vigilance amid rapid developments, Kuna news agency reported on Friday, citing an ....

Sirens activated in Jordan after detecting 'aerial objects'

Date: 2025-06-20 15:37:33 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:48 - ID:11226340

AMMAN, June 20 (MENA) - Jordan’s Public Security Directorate announced on Friday afternoon the activation of warning sirens in several areas across the Kingdom, amid rising regional military tensions and the detection of unidentified aerial objects ....

Arab Parliament, Italian Senate explore institutional cooperation

Date: 2025-06-20 14:25:57 GMT - Italy - Arab world - SN:43 - ID:11226168

ROME, June 20 (MENA) - Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi held talks with President of the Italian Senate Ignazio La Russa Friday to discuss strengthening Arab-Italian parliamentary relations and exchanging views on key issues of ....

Euro-Med Economic & Banking Summit kicks off in Paris

Date: 2025-06-20 08:08:10 GMT - France - Arab world - SN:15 - ID:11225759

PARIS, June 20 (MENA) - The Euro-Med Economic & Banking Summit, organized by the Union of Arab Banks, kicked off on Friday in Paris. The summit, held under the theme "Economic Resilience in Light of Geopolitical Changes," provides a platform for ....

Egypt's amb. in Doha: State prioritizes welfare of its citizens abroad

Date: 2025-06-19 17:09:29 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:49 - ID:11225204

CAIRO, June 19 (MENA) - Egypt's Ambassador in Doha Amr el Sherbini affirmed on Thursday that the Egyptian state prioritizes the welfare of its citizens abroad, considering them a key pillar in supporting Egypt's national progress. Sherbini made ....