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Dutch Air Forces concludes its humanitarian airdrop mission over Gaza

(MENAFN) The Dutch Air Force has wrapped up its humanitarian airdrop operation over the Gaza Strip, delivering more than 108 tons of food, water, and medical supplies since August 8, the Netherlands’ defense ministry announced Wednesday. The...

Jordan, Egypt consent enhancing cross-border electricity capacity to 2,000MW

(MENAFN) Jordan and Egypt have reached an agreement to increase their electricity interconnection capacity to 2,000 megawatts, enhancing regional energy cooperation, Minister Yarub Qudah said. The deal also supports ongoing trilateral energy...

Jordan, U.S., Syria Convene on Syria’s Sweida Conflict

(MENAFN) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Syrian Foreign Affairs Chief Asaad Al-Shaibani, and U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack convened in Amman on Saturday for a critical trilateral discussion focused on the escalating conflict in...

Supplementary Questions for Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan following the Ministerial Statement on the Situation in the Middle East, 22 September 2025

Question 1 MP Vikram Nair: Thank you for your clarification on Singapore’s position on recognition of Palestine. I think one of the reasons some of the other countries have changed their position is because they believe some of the actions Israel...

Syria, Israel Discuss Strategies for Reinforcing Southern Syria Stability

(MENAFN) Syria's top diplomat, Assad Hassan al-Shibani, met with an Israeli delegation in Paris on Tuesday to discuss strategies for calming unrest and reinforcing stability in southern Syria, local medias reported. The closed-door discussions,...

Akila and BizzTech Partner to Accelerate Physical AI for Smart Cities and the Built Environment

NVIDIA collaborators combine hyper-real visualization, digital twins, and semantic/agentic AI to speed design, operations, and Metropolis-class deployments. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BizzTech and Akila...

Over 86,000 take part in 'Urdun Jannah' programme

(MENAFN) Since resuming in April 2025, more than 86,000 people have taken part in the “Urdun Jannah” (Our Jordan is Paradise) programme, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The initiative, temporarily halted in December 2024,...

Ministerial Statements by Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs Sim Ann on the Situation in the Middle East, 22 September 2025

MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS DR VIVIAN BALAKRISHNAN'S MINISTERIAL STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST Mr Speaker Sir, 1 I wish to make a Ministerial Statement on the situation in the Middle East. Senior Minister of State Ms Sim Ann and...

Lavrov: Moscow Supports Security Guarantees for Ukraine

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday signaled Moscow’s support for robust, enforceable security guarantees for Ukraine, while stressing that any such framework must involve Russia and reflect key geopolitical...

Libyan Civil Society Gains Support Through EU-Funded Youth-Centered Dialogue for Peace and Justice

CESVI and Tatweer Research deliver training, mentorship, and regional exchanges to help CSOs build sustainability and promote youth and women’s participation. BENGHAZI, LIBYA, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Union, in...

Licensed building regions in Jordan hike by 26.2 percent in first six months of 2025

(MENAFN) Licensed building areas in Jordan reached 4.77 million square meters in the first half of 2025, up 26.2% from 3.78 million square meters during the same period in 2024, the Department of Statistics (DoS) reported on Monday. The number of...

Cityscape Global to showcase major opportunities following Saudi Arabia’s landmark Foreign Homeownership Law

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, August 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cityscape Global 2025, the world’s most attended real estate event, will serve as the premier platform to explore the transformative impact of Saudi Arabia’s newly approved foreign...

Choice Renovations Canada Signs with Multi-Billion Dollar Developer to Reshape Toronto’s Rental Housing Market

TORONTO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Choice Renovations Canada, a leading provider of multifamily renovation and unit turn solutions, today announced a major strategic partnership with a multi-billion dollar developer widely recognized as...

Jordan Revitalizes Tourism with Expanded Low-Cost Flights to Europe

(MENAFN) Jordan is set to resume and widen its network of low-cost air routes to Europe starting late August, part of a strategic effort to revitalize its tourism sector amid ongoing regional tensions, officials announced Sunday. Wizz Air,...

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Launches Once-in-a-Lifetime Private Jet Experience, Legendary Journeys, Visiting the World’s Most Extraordinary Destinations

NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is proud to unveil its first ever private jet experience, Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience by Preferred...

Syria Vows Accountability After Suwayda Conflict

(MENAFN) Syria has vowed to pursue justice against all individuals involved in the recent outbreak of violence in the southern city of Suwayda, and has expressed readiness to collaborate extensively with the United Nations in investigating the...

China Steps up Support for UNRWA

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, China formalized a new agreement to enhance its contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), as the agency battles severe funding shortages and an "existential crisis" triggered...

Jordan, Syria Forge Deeper Energy, Water Cooperation

(MENAFN) Jordan and Syria strengthened their partnership on energy and water resources during talks in Amman on Wednesday, aiming to boost bilateral collaboration in vital sectors. Jordan’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Saleh Kharabsheh,...

One-Night-Only Concert Debut of The Real Housewives of New York City: An Opera

Starring Barbara Walsh, Hannah Solow, Natalie Walker and More NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cast and creatives announced for one-night-only debut concert presentation of The Real Housewives of New York...

Severe Heatwave Engulfs Eight Arab Nations

(MENAFN) A severe heatwave engulfed eight Arab countries on Monday, with meteorological authorities warning that extreme heat, high humidity, and wildfire risks will persist through the weekend before easing by Friday or Saturday. Egypt The...