The Qatari statement, published on its Foreign Ministry website, came two days after Reuters reported that closed-door negotiations on the pipeline had reached a breakthrough.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Qatar says to fund mln pipeline from Israel to Gaza
24-year-old arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old in corona hotel
The alleged rape was committed while both were staying in a state-run quarantine hotel for coronavirus patients in Jaffa.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 24-year-old arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old in corona hotel
Qatar has come too far to give in to pressure from business community – Doha News Qatar
As Qatar makes strides in its journey to reform labour laws, members of its business community and Shura council have been applying pressure to reverse crucial steps made to protect workers in recent years..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar has come too far to give in to pressure from business community – Doha News Qatar
BDL: Banks must comply with Feb. 28 deadline to raise capital, boost liquidity
The Central Bank said Thursday that the February 28 deadline for all banks to increase their capitals and repatriate 3 percent of the liquidity from correspondent banks will not be extended..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: BDL: Banks must comply with Feb. 28 deadline to raise capital, boost liquidity
Ten years on, repression and violence fail to stamp out Arab activism: Amnesty
Despite the challenges, human rights defenders across the Middle East and North Africa are continuing their battle for civil rights in the face of increasing oppression..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Ten years on, repression and violence fail to stamp out Arab activism: Amnesty
Thunderclap headache almost cost this Dubai resident her life
Ela had experienced a life-threatening hemorrhagic stroke and had lost consciousness..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Thunderclap headache almost cost this Dubai resident her life
Health Ministry grants 20 companies permission to access COVID-19 vaccines
The Health Ministry has granted 20 firms from the private sector permission to negotiate with coronavirus vaccines pharmaceutical companies, the first approval in Lebanon to allow the independent procurement of jabs, Caretaker Health Minister Hamad Hasan announced Wednesday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Health Ministry grants 20 companies permission to access COVID-19 vaccines
Netanyahu's plan to donate vaccines to other countries suspended, awaits legal opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had said this week that as a gesture of goodwill, Israel would donate vaccine doses to the Palestinian Authority and a number of other countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu's plan to donate vaccines to other countries suspended, awaits legal opinion
Bernie Sanders criticizes Israel over vaccine situation in Palestinian territories
The Israeli prime minister's son responded to Sanders on Twitter, saying Israel is not responsible for vaccinating Palestinians. The spat followed reports Israel is giving surplus vaccines to allies abroad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Bernie Sanders criticizes Israel over vaccine situation in Palestinian territories
In letter, king points to reduced intelligence agency role in Jordan's public life
A letter sent by King Abdullah II to the head of the powerful General Intelligence Directorate Gen. Ahmad Husni on Feb. 17 is keeping the kingdom's political class guessing over what the letter really means.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: In letter, king points to reduced intelligence agency role in Jordan's public life