MENA News

Mideast tops world in passenger traffic growth, says Iata chief

"The priorities are cooperation and competition. All stakeholders must work together to ease airspace congestion and reduce flight delays in the Gulf."

UAE to drive Mena food industry

"Dubai is well positioned to be the manufacturing hub for the F&B sector for the Mena region, leading the way to be the Islamic economy hub and a frontrunner for the global halal industry."

Iran invited to talks aimed at ending Syria conflict: US officials

The officials, who weren't authorized to speak on the record and demanded anonymity, said Russia delivered the invitation; Iran has yet to respond.

Egypt president Sisi in UAE for bilateral, regional talks

His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and El Sisi discussed bilateral ties, Syria, Yemen and terrorism among other issues.

US to intensify Syria airstrikes against Daesh: Defence chief

Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Carter described a changing approach to the fight against the Daesh, focusing largely on Raqqa, the Daesh-declared capital in Syria, and Ramadi.

Bid to ease tensions over Jerusalem's Al Aqsa stumbles over cameras

A 19-year-old Israeli was stabbed in the neck and severely wounded while his attacker was shot dead.

Saudi prince held in record Beirut airport drug bust

The prince and four others were detained while allegedly attempting to smuggle about two tonnes of Captagon pills and some cocaine.

Bodies of 43 would-be migrants wash up on Libyan beaches

The victims, reportedly from Africa, were apparently on a boat that capsized near Zliten

Militants storm supermarket in Yemen's Aden

The witnesses said the militants shouted that they were protesting the mingling of men and women in the supermarket.

Fresh knife attacks on Israelis as new Al Aqsa measures announced

Police said a 17-year-old Palestinian girl was shot dead while allegedly trying to knife Israeli border police.