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Bakri gives directive for doubling efforts to develop animal resources sector

Khartoum - SUNA

The First Vice-President of the Republic and National Prime Minister, Lt. Gen. Bakri Hassan Salih has given directive for doubling efforts to develop animal resources sector in the Country due to its importance in supporting the national economy. This came when the First Vice-President met, on Sunday, at the Council of Ministers with Chairman of the Veterinaries Union, Professor Al-GailaniRead more

Fresh Israeli Breach of Lebanese Airspace

Beirut - Arab Today

An Israeli reconnaissance airplane breached the Lebanese airspace above the town of Kfarkila and effectuated the usual u-turn maneuver above Riyak, Baalbek and Hermel areas, according to a communique released by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Directorate Department. The communique carried by National News Agency (NNA( added that the breach lasted nearly seven hours before the aircraft left above NakouraRead more

Sarraf receives Sleiman, Bangladesh Defense Minister

Beirut - Arab Today

National Defense Minister, Yaacoub Sarraf, met on Friday with former President, Michel Sleiman, over the general situation in the country. Minister Sarraf also received Minister of Defense and Commander of the Navy in Bangladesh, Admiral Mohammed Nizamuddin Ahmed, in presence of Bangladesh Ambassador to Lebanon, Abdul Motaleb Sarkar, with talks focusing on bilateral relation and joint cooperation at military level. Read more

NC and Umma Federal Party to set up Committee to Solve Youth Issues

Khartoum - Arab Today

The National Congress and the Umma Federal Party have agreed to form a six-member committee to work out general frame work to deal with youth issues . This came in a meeting held, Tuesday, between the representatives of the two sides to discuss the youth different issues and their integration and participation in all social, economic and political issues .Read more

RAP, Isa Cultural Centre sign memo

Manama - Arab Today

The Royal Academy of Police (RAP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Isla Cultural Centre to set joint cooperation mechanisms to exchange expertise. The cooperation covers consultations, field visits and access to the databases of each others to enrich scientific and academic research. The MoU also includes mutual coordination for courses, workshops and conferences to serve the interestsRead more

HM King issues Decree appointing NIHR commissioners

Manama - Arab Today

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Decree 23/2017 appointing members of the Board of Commissioners of the National Institution of Human Rights. The Royal Decree stipulated the appointing of the following as members of the NIHR board of commissioners: a- Full-time members: 1- Saeed Mohammed Al Faihani. 2- Abdullah Ahmed Al Derazi. 3- Dr. Ayesha SalemRead more

Kuwait-UK extradition treaty approved

Kuwait - Arab Today

Kuwait's National Assembly has approved by majority vote a draft law endorsing an extradition agreement between Kuwait and the United Kingdom. In his speech at the National Assembly's regular session, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah underscored the importance of the agreement, adding that it was a step towards boosting bilateral tiesRead more

Kuwait to participate in Global Parliamentary Conference

Kuwait - Arab Today

Kuwait's National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Al-Ghanim has left his country heading to Washington to partake in the Global Parliamentary Conference. Al-Ghanim will deliver a speech at the conference slated for April 17-18, according to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). He will also meet World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim, International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Tao Zhang and several internationalRead more

One shoots brother, wife in Jeb Jennine

Beirut - Arab Today

Hassan M.CH. opened fire today at his brother and his wife using a hunting rifle in the West Bekaa of Jeb Jennine, and caused them wounds across their bodies, National News Agency correspondent reported on Monday. The injured were transferred to Farhat Hospital for treatment. Source: NNARead more