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UAE Embassy Reopens in Lebanon: A Diplomatic Milestone

Natasha Metni Torbey, 13/01 22:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The reopening of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Beirut, following a two-year closure, marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic ties between the two nations. This symbolic and strategic move, welcomed by the Lebanese government, heralds a new phase of cooperation and dialogue. What led to this decision, and what are its ...

International Flights Resume at Damascus Airport

This is Beirut, 07/01 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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International flights resumed at Syria's main airport in Damascus on Tuesday for the first time since Islamist-led rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad last month, AFP journalists said. A Syrian Airlines flight bound for Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates, took off at around 11:45 am (0845 GMT), marking the first international commercial ...

New Syria Foreign Minister Begins First Visit to UAE

This is Beirut, 06/01 10:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Syria's new foreign minister Asaad al-Shibani landed in the United Arab Emirates Monday on his first visit to the country since rebels toppled president Bashar al-Assad last month, official news agency SANA said. "Shibani, accompanied by defense minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and intelligence chief Anas Khattab, has arrived in the United Arab ...

Syrian Ministers Arrive on First Visit to Qatar

This is Beirut, 05/01 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ministers from Syria's transitional government arrived in Qatar on Sunday for their first visit to the Gulf state since the toppling of president Bashar al-Assad last month, officials and news agency SANA said. The interim foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, was accompanied by defence minister Morhaf Abu Kasra and the new head of intelligence, ...

UK and Qatar Partner on £1 Billion Climate Technology Investment

This is Beirut, 2024-12-04 20:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British government said Wednesday that it has agreed to a partnership with Qatar that will see the Gulf state invest 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in climate technologies. "The partnership is expected to create thousands of highly skilled jobs over its lifetime and will see the launch of world-leading climate technology hubs across the UK ...

Qatar’s Emir Begins UK State Visit Hosted by King Charles III

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 14:17 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will arrive in the UK Monday for a two-day state visit hosted by King Charles III. The emir, 44, and his consort, Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad Al Thani, are due to arrive at Stansted airport east of London. The state visit will begin Tuesday when the Qatari couple are greeted by heir to the throne ...

Saudi Crown Prince's UAE Visit Focuses on Preventing New Regional Conflicts

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler discussed "new crises" in the Middle East with the UAE's president during his first visit to the country in three years, Emirati media said. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE leader Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday in Al Ain, a former oasis on the Omani border, hours after a Gulf Cooperation ...

Lebanon Shines at 43rd Arab Golf Championship

Makram Haddad, 2024-11-24 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese golf confirms its rise on the Arab scene with an outstanding performance at the 43rd edition of the Arab Golf Championship, held in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The Lebanese delegation won two silver medals in this regional competition, which brought together the best Arab teams. In the veterans' team category, Lebanon took second place ...

Lebanon Prepares for Asian Basketball Qualifiers in Dubai

This is Beirut, 2024-11-08 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's men's national basketball team delegation left Beirut on Friday morning for Dubai (United Arab Emirates) for a training camp in preparation for games against the UAE on November 22 and Syria on November 25, as part of the “second window” of Asian Cup qualifiers, the finals of which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia next year. List of ...

Equitable Distribution of Humanitarian Aid: A Strategy for Lebanon?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 2024-10-31 18:25 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Since the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah intensified on September 23, Lebanon has been facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Massive destruction of neighborhoods and residential areas, with more than 1.2 million people internally displaced… According to the latest human toll, dated October 30, 2024, 2,792 people have been killed ...

Iran Executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd

This is Beirut, 2024-10-28 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iranian authorities on Monday executed German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd, who had been detained since 2020, the judiciary's Mizan website said. "After going through the judicial process and the final approval of the court decision by the Supreme Court, the death sentence of Jamshid Sharmahd... was carried out this morning," the website said, ...

Basketball: Uncertainty Surrounds Lebanon's Participation in the Qualifiers

This is Beirut, 2024-10-26 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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As the Lebanese basketball team prepares for the "second window" of the Asian Cup qualifiers, the shadow of the war ravaging the Land of the Cedars complicates its participation. The matches against the United Arab Emirates on November 22 and Syria on November 25 are threatened by the current instability. The squad will be led by a talented ...

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