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SRC to Deliver Counter-UAS Technologies to Qatar as Part of Landmark $1B Agreement with U.S.
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 23, 2025
Syracuse, NY, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syracuse, NY – SRC, Inc. (“SRC” or “Company”), a not-for-profit defense research and development company, announced today that it will deliver a suite of its advanced counter-unmanned aircraft...
Qatar expands marine reserves as part of broader national initiative
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Qatar is enhancing its environmental preservation efforts by expanding marine reserves as part of a broader national initiative aimed at promoting sustainable tourism and protecting unique coastal ecosystems. This strategy emphasizes the...
Erdogan hosts Qatari PM, head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held meetings on Saturday in Istanbul with key international figures, including the UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative, the Qatari Prime Minister, the head of the UN agency for...
Erdogan Engages in Talks with UN, Qatari, Pakistani Figures
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan convened a series of high-level gatherings in Istanbul on Saturday, holding talks with the UN Alliance of Civilizations high envoy, Qatar’s prime minister, the head of the UN agency for Palestinian...
Erdogan Holds Key Discussions with UN, Qatar Officials
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan engaged in high-stakes discussions on Saturday with UN Alliance of Civilizations High Representative Miguel Angel Moratinos and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani in Istanbul....
UK, Qatar Urge Calm Amid Middle East Tensions
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a phone conversation on Wednesday to deliberate on the worsening circumstances in the Middle East. Both leaders emphasized the significance...
Egyptian FM, Palestinian PM discuses Iran-Israel conflict
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) As reported by official sources, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Palestinian Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Mustafa held a phone discussion on Monday, focusing on the deteriorating humanitarian conditions in...
U.S. Senate Halts Major Defense Deals Amid Qatar Jet Controversy
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, U.S. Senate lawmakers halted two defense deals, one connected to President Donald Trump’s controversial acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar intended to replace Air Force One. Senators Chris Murphy, Chris Van Hollen, Brian...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar start financial assistance to Syria
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and Qatar have unveiled a joint initiative to provide financial assistance to Syria’s public sector workers, aiming to support the country’s broader economic recovery, according to official reports. The aid will be...
Iran plan to attack US military bases in Middle East
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Following Israeli airstrikes that killed 78 people and injured over 300 in Iran, Tehran signals potential retaliation against US military installations in the Middle East, according to a news agency citing an informed source close to...
Gaza Ceasefire Proposal Includes Ten Israeli Hostages Release
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) A new 60-day ceasefire plan for Gaza, which includes the release of 10 Israeli hostages and the remains of 18 others, emerged in Israeli media on Thursday. The proposal, reported by an Israeli media outlet, reveals that these releases...
Academic collaboration in focus as WTO Chairs Programme looks ahead to MC14
World Trade Organization
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July 2, 2025
Since its launch in 2010, the WTO Chairs Programme has supported academic institutions in trade-related research, curriculum development and policy outreach. This year, the programme welcomed five new universities – from the Dominican Republic,...
Macao’s ICCA Ranking Has a Notable Rise of 31 Places, Tying with Beijing and Qatar at the 76th Place
Macao Government News
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June 11, 2025
MACAU, June 11 - The International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA), a premier institution in the global MICE industry, has unveiled its “2024 ICCA Market Annual Report”, highlighting Macao’s remarkable achievements. In 2024, Macao hosted...
Jordanian, Syria’s officials meet to talk about boosting energy collaboration
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Jordanian and Syrian officials met in Amman on Wednesday to discuss ways to boost collaboration in energy and water sectors. Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Saleh Kharabsheh, and Minister of Water and Irrigation, Raed...
Koceila Chougar to Launch International Exhibition Program After Art Basel 2025 Debut
EIN Presswire
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June 9, 2025
MONTE-CARLO , MONACO, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Franco‑Algerian painter Koceila Chougar (b. 1985, Tizi‑Ouzou) will embark on a multi‑city exhibition schedule in 2026–2027 after unveiling new large‑format works at Art Basel 2025. His...
Jordan, Syria Forge Deeper Energy, Water Cooperation
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(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,...
Italy Pledges Commitment to Ending Israeli Hostilities in Gaza
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, reiterated his country's unwavering commitment to halting Israel's military operations in Gaza at the earliest opportunity. In a statement issued by Italy's Foreign Ministry, Tajani declared,...
Egypt and Saudi Arabia: Any good relationship needs work
Middle East Institute
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July 2, 2025
It is a particularly exhausting time to be an Arab foreign minister. On June 21, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan reiterated his country’s condemnation of the State of Israel’s “blatant aggression” against the Islamic Republic of...
Mongolia: Promoting Humanitarian Principles at Khaan Quest 2025
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 2, 2025
The ICRC also participated in the Field Training Exercise, engaging alongside the Mongolian Red Cross Society with four of the eleven platoons representing countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The ICRC led discussions with the platoons from...
The Gulf’s water crisis: Why cooperation is crucial — and complicated
Middle East Institute
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July 1, 2025
On June 19, false reports of an Israeli strike on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant sparked alarm across the Gulf. Though denied by Israeli officials, the claim traces back to a warning from Qatar’s prime minister of a potential catastrophe in the...