March 2021

Iraq is cooperating on border security with Syria, Russia and Iran. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq fortifies Syria border against Islamic State

Egypt is close to opening a new naval base on Egypt's Mediterranean coast, near its border with Libya. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt to open new naval base, shield…

Kuwait’s parliament approved laws guaranteeing bank loans for businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic after the government took its oath of office on Tuesday, but rejected an amnesty pardoning people…

The Arab Coalition on Tuesday said it intercepted and destroyed two explosive-laden drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.One drone was intercepted over Yemeni airspace, while the other was destroyed…

Sudan approved an initiative by the United Arab Emirates to break the deadlock in the negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, but Egypt has not yet followed suit. Source:…

A Kuwaiti court has upheld the curfew imposed from March 7 to April 8. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Kuwait maintains curfew amid frustration with lockdown

Israel has greenlighted an international operation to vaccinate against the coronavirus 7,000 Palestinian traders from the Gaza Strip who regularly travel through Israel and the West Bank. Source: Al Monitor…

The United Arab Emirates has condemned two drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen including one that targeted the Saudi Arabian city of Jizan on Tuesday, according to…

In a rare negative coverage against women’s rights in Qatar, Human Rights Watch (HRW) published a report on Monday slamming the country’s male guardianship laws that restrict women’s independence.“Qatar’s discriminatory…

Iran is not pleased with the US' leaked nuclear proposal and hit back…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran rejects leaked US proposal for return to nuclear deal