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Saudi FM Sees Progress on Yemen, Stresses Need to Reinstate Truce

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen war, but more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transitioning to a permanent ceasefire. Prince Faisal said the conflict would only be resolved through a political settlement. He…

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Desalination could give the Middle East water without damaging marine life -- but it must be managed carefully

More than 2 billion people live in “water stressed” countries. These are territories where more than 25% of the available freshwater resources are withdrawn for human use each year.

The Conversation

Nick Herbert obituary

Other lives: Journalist for the Times who covered the Middle East before joining one of the UK’s biggest newspaper groups as editorial director

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At Davos, Saudi Arabia says curbing oil dependency a priority

Davos (Switzerland) (AFP) - Saudi Arabia is working to reduce its reliance on oil exports, Economy Minister Faisal Al-Ibrahim said Wednesday, as the Middle East powerhouse sent one of the largest delegations to the Davos summit to make its case.

AFP

Biden Pledges to Support UAE Security, Pursue Diplomacy to End War in Yemen

US President Joe Biden issued a statement affirming the United States’ commitment to the safety and security of the people of the United Arab Emirates and the rest of the partners in the Middle East region, and the continuation of the diplomatic pursuit to end the war in Yemen. His…

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Report: US Sent Israel-stored Munitions to Ukraine

The United States sent a munitions stockpile stored in Israel to Ukraine for use in the war against Russia, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, saying the decision was made last year when Washington's Middle East ally was under a centrist premier. An Israeli official confirmed the report to…

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U.S. redirecting Israel-stored munitions to Ukraine - New York Times

The United States is diverting munitions stored in Israel to Ukraine for use in the war against Russia, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, saying the decision was made last year.

Reuters

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What’s at Stake in Türkiye’s Upcoming Elections?

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is aiming to extend his 20-year rule in elections that will decide not just who leads Türkiye but how it is governed, where its economy is headed and what role it may play to ease conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East. The presidential and parliamentary…

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Explainer-What's at stake in Turkey's upcoming elections

President Tayyip Erdogan is aiming to extend his 20-year rule in elections that will decide not just who leads Turkey but how it is governed, where its economy is headed and what role it may play to ease conflict in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, Iraq Discuss Efforts to Bolster Regional Security, Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday. Discussions focused on joint efforts to preserve security and stability in the Middle East. They reviewed the strong bilateral relations between…

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'Historic' Liverpool decision that could impact Qatar interest in FSG deal

Investment from the Middle East could be on the cards for Liverpool as FSG assess options

Liverpool Echo

Egypt, China Agree to Develop Strategic Partnership

Egypt and China stressed their keenness to develop a comprehensive strategic partnership that brings them together in various fields. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi received Sunday Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is on an African tour that includes five countries. He emphasized China's unwavering support for Egypt in its…

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Fears of migrant deaths rise after bodies found in eastern Poland

Polish officials searched wetlands on the border with Belarus on Friday after three bodies were found in an area where thousands of migrants from the Middle East and Africa have been trying to enter the European Union.

Reuters

Middle East round-up: Iran sends two more men to the gallows

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

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Student Leaders’ Trip To Israel And UAE Strengthens Trump’s Abraham Accords

The Abraham Accords continue to transform the dynamics of the Middle East towards peace, prosperity and cross-cultural friendships

The National (Scotland)

Oxfam report reveals Scottish factory's role in fuelling violence in Yemen

THE UK and US are fuelling relentless violence in the Middle East through arm sales – with Scotland providing killer precision missiles, a new…

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Saudi Surgeons Perform Heart Transplant for Youngest Newborn in Middle East

A team of pediatric cardiac surgeons at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) performed consecutive heart transplants on two children, one of them an eight-month-old, within 24 hours in Riyadh.

Birmingham Post

Subsea engineers Tekmar win £10m of projects including Middle East work

The Darlington firm said the works would take place in the first half of this year

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Daily Mirror

PGA Tour makes intriguing Saudi decision over players amid LIV Golf drama

The Saudi International is set to boast an intriguing field in February following the Middle Eastern state's recent controversial backing of the PGA Tour's new-found rival LIV Golf

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Qatar to Build Biggest Ethane Cracker Worth $6 Bln

QatarEnergy announced on Sunday the final investment decision on the $6 billion Ras Laffan Petrochemicals Complex with partner Chevron Pillips Chemical which is expected to be the largest of its kind in the Middle East. The complex, expected to begin production in 2026, includes an ethane cracker with a capacity…

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5 African Migrants Die, 10 Missing after Boat Sinks Off Tunisia

At least five African migrants died and another 10 were missing after a boat sank off Tunisia, as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, a judicial official said on Saturday. The coastguard rescued 20 migrants who had been on the overcrowded boat, which sank off Louata in Sfax…

Manchester Evening News

Cristiano Ronaldo faces fresh delay to Al-Nassr debut due to Saudi Pro League rule

Former Manchester United forward Ronaldo's start to life in the Middle East has been hit with a further setback and fans could have to wait even longer for the star to make his debut.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Asserts Iran Presents One of its Most Complex Challenges

US administration described Iran as "one of the most complex challenges," stressing that military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow had become a significant obstacle to a possible return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley is currently focusing heavily on supporting the rights of the Iranian…

Daily Mirror

5 world stars Al-Nassr could target to team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Al-Nassr are set to target more high-profile names to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo as they bid to elevate the profile of the Saudi Pro League over the coming years

Al Jazeera

Middle East round-up: Ben-Gvir enters Al-Aqsa

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

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