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Saudi Arabia recalls ambassador to Berlin over Lebanon comments

Riyadh - Arab Today

Saudi Arabia has recalled its ambassador to Berlin in protest over comments made by the German foreign minister suggesting that Prime Minister Saad Hariri had been held against his will in Riyadh, Saudi state media said Saturday. "Saudi Arabia has decided to recall its ambassador to Germany for consultations and will give the German ambassador in the kingdom a letterRead more

EU envoy to Turkey resigns after row with Ankara

Ankara - Arab Today

The European Union's top diplomat in Ankara has stepped down after a row with Turkey over controversial comments he made on a landmark refugee deal, a spokesperson from his office said on Tuesday. "We confirm that the ambassador has resigned," the spokesperson told AFP Source: NNARead more

FM Undersecretary Meets Ugandan Ambassador

Khartoum - Arab Today

The Foreign Ministry Undersecretary, Ambassador, Abdul Ghani Al-Naeim met, Tuesday, at his office, the new Ugandan Ambassador to Khartoum . The Ambassador has conveyed to the Undersecretary the invitation extended by his Ugandan Counterpart to visit Uganda for holding the Committee of the Political Consultation between the Foreign Ministries of the two countries . The Foreign Ministry Undersecretary has welcomedRead more

Palestine promotes tourism in Indonesia

Jakarta - Arab Today

Palestine is promoting its tourism attractions in Indonesia to draw more Indonesian tourists and to create greater opportunities to establish joint cooperation for public-private partnership, including among travel agents. "We need more people to visit Palestine as you need to understand the real situation in the country, and it could help to create more opportunities for greater cooperation, cultural development,Read more

Neymar becomes Handicap International ambassador

Geneva - Arabs Today

Neymar-mania, which has engulfed France, landed briefly in neighbouring Switzerland on Tuesday where the Brazilian star became Handicap International's first-ever ambassador at a ceremony at the United Nations in Geneva. Paris Saint-Germain's new prize acquisition told reporters the opportunity to work with the organisation that advocates for the rights of disabled people marked "a unique moment" in his life. TheRead more

Palestinian president arrives in Doha

Doha- Arab Today

State of Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas has arrived in Doha on a working visit to Qatar. President Abbas and his accompanying delegation were welcomed upon arrival at Hamad International Airport by Qatari Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, and Palestinian Ambassador to Qatar Munir Ghannam, according to Qatar News Agency (QNA). Source: BNARead more

Kuwaiti emir leaves for Arabia

Kuwait City - Arab Today

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al Ahmed al Jaber al Sabah left for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on a brotherly visit. He is accompanied by First Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al Khaled al Hamad al Sabah, Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Minister of Information Sheikh Mohammad al Abdullah al Mubarak al Sabah, the Emir'sRead more

Al Nu'amani meets Iranian, French ambassadors

Muscat - Arab today

Gen. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Nu'amani, Minister of the Royal Office received on Monday Mohammad Reza Nouri, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Sultanate. The meeting reviewed the bilateral relations binding the Sultanate and Iran and discussed a number of matters of common concern. The Minister of the Royal Office also received Roland Dubertrand, Ambassador of theRead more

Bahraini-Russian joint ventures welcomed

Manama - Arab Today

Industry, Commerce and Tourism Minister Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani today received Russian Ambassador to Bahrain, Vagif Garaev, and reviewed ways to promote bilateral relations. The minister stressed the significance of holding joint economic activities and exchanging visits in boosting bilateral relations. He pointed out the investment opportunities available and the government privileges offered to foreign investors. He noted theRead more

Bahrain condemns statement of Syrian Ambassador to Lebanon

Manama - Arab Today

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain strongly condemns the statements made by the Ambassador of Syria to the Republic of Lebanon, which constitute an unacceptable interference in the internal affairs of Bahrain. These statements reflect a clear contradiction to the realities in the Kingdom which supports and guarantees all freedoms and rights and is a modelRead more