President Donald Trump’s unexpected announcement of a ceasefire in Yemen drew mixed reactions from region as the Houthis vowed to continue strikes on Israel and some countries welcomed the truce as a step toward stability.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Houthis pledge more attacks on Israel despite Trump truce: What to know
Saudi trade surplus hits $8.2bn in February
Saudi figures show top countries and ports for trade in the Kingdom
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi trade surplus hits .2bn in February
Why Dubai’s real estate agents must lead the green building movement
With over 72,000 green buildings and growing sustainability goals, Dubai’s property sector needs agents to drive eco-conscious development and investor awareness
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Why Dubai’s real estate agents must lead the green building movement
Second plane falls off US aircraft carrier in 10 days
A US warplane plummeted into the Red Sea when trying to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, a defense official said Wednesday, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week.The F/A-18F Super Hornet -- which cost about $67 million -- went overboard Tuesday due to a failure in the procedure for aircraft to catch a wire with a hook to help them stop after landing."The arrestment failed, causing the aircraft to go overboard," the defense official said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Second plane falls off US aircraft carrier in 10 days
Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company announced plans Wednesday for a new theme park in the United Arab Emirates, highlighting the country's growing prominence as a global financial and entertainment hub.The waterfront resort will be located on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island and developed in partnership with local firm Miral. Disney stated that it aims to attract tourists from "the Middle East and Africa, India, Asia, Europe, and beyond."The announcement comes ahead of US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates next week.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Disney announces new theme park in Abu Dhabi
Two suspected terror attacks injure at least three soldiers in West Bank, minutes apart
A suspected shooting in the area of Reihan Crossing and a suspected car-ramming attack in the Hebron Hills injured a combined three IDF soldiers minutes apart on Wednesday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Two suspected terror attacks injure at least three soldiers in West Bank, minutes apart
‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah
The draw included football, basketball, 3x3 basketball, and futsal, in addition to other group ball sports such as ice hockey, rugby, and baseball.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: ‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah
Boat collision in Eilat kills one, injures 10
Out of the 11 casualties, one succumbed to their injuries, two are in moderate condition, and eight were lightly injured or suffering from anxiety, United Hatzalah commented.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Boat collision in Eilat kills one, injures 10
Lebanese officials discuss oil pipeline, energy cooperation during Baghdad visit
The talks focused on reviving stalled energy cooperation with Iraq, including the restart of a key oil pipeline.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Lebanese officials discuss oil pipeline, energy cooperation during Baghdad visit
Operation Iron Wall: Jenin terror stronghold turning into ghost town amid IDF ops.
Terror alerts in the West Bank, particularly in Hebron, are seeing a significant rise despite the ongoing operation.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Operation Iron Wall: Jenin terror stronghold turning into ghost town amid IDF ops.