Maritime

Border guards thwart drug-smuggling attempt in Jazan

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

Maritime border guards in Jazan have foiled a Yemeni attempt to smuggle 128kg of hashish into Saudi Arabia through its territorial waters. Spokesman Col. Saher bin Mohammed Al-Harbi said guards detected an attempt to smuggle drugs from the Yemeni coast toward Baish district in Jazan. After pursuing, boarding and searching the boat, four Yemenis were arrested after guards found theRead more

Membership applications now open

Dubai - Arab Today

The Emirates Maritime Arbitration Centre, EMAC, has announced that it is officially accepting applications for new members. EMAC Members benefit from numerous resources at the centre, including a calendar of events which focuses on the maritime and legal sectors, as well as a resource library. Additionally, applications are open to join the EMAC Panel, consisting of distinguished arbitrators and mediatorsRead more

Malaysian, Indonesian, Philippine Eye Enhancing Maritime Security

Kuala Lumpur - Arab Today

Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines have agreed to further explore the possibility of conducting 'hot pursuits' into neighbouring maritime waters as part of an effort to address current security challenges in the region. The three countries would also look into a higher level of intelligence sharing as well as trilateral maritime security exercises in the maritime areas of common concern,Read more

Maritime disputes loom large as US, China hold talks

Beijing - Arab Today

Mounting tensions over South China Sea territorial rows could overshadow US-China talks in Beijing Monday, after the two global powers exchanged barbs over the disputed waterway. China claims nearly all of the sea despite competing declarations by several Southeast Asian neighbours and has built artificial islands suitable for military use in the South China Sea. Washington has responded by sendingRead more

Spain: 44 migrants rescued

Madrid - Arab Today

The maritime rescue service says it has picked up 44 migrants that set off in a boat from the west coast of Africa in a bid to reach Spain. The service said the 42 men and two women were taken to the port of Arguineguin in Spain's Canary Islands after being rescued off the Western Sahara coast, some 100 nauticalRead more

Youth, sports bills presented to parliament

Cairo - Arab Today

Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Magdy el Agaty said Friday the government presented the youth and sports bills to the House of Representatives. In statements, the minister added that Prime Minister Sherif Ismail informed Parliament Speaker Ali Abdel Aal of the presidential decree extending a state of emergency in some areas of Sinai. The premier will deliver a statement beforeRead more

GCC Secretary General Praises 5th Edition of DIMDEX

Doha - Arab Today

GCC Secretary General Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani praised the 5th edition of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2016) which kicked off in Doha today. Dr Al Zayani expressed his thanks and appreciation for the invitation extended to him by HE the Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr Khalid bin Mohammad AlRead more