Arab News Headlines

October 16, 2021

UN Chief Calls for Stronger Steps to Combat World Hunger

GENEVA — Marking World Food Day, the United Nations is warning the fight against world hunger is being lost and calling for action to improve food security for the world’s most vulnerable people.In his message marking World Food Day (Oct. 16), United N…

Saudi King issues royal orders

Riyadh, The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud today issued the following royal orders:- Establishing an authority for development of Yanbu, Umluj, Al-Wajh and Duba.- Relieving Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan bin Mohammed Al-Rabi…

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets US National Security Advisor

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, emphasised the deep-rooted strategic relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United States, and their commitment to foster peace and stabili…

CBB introduces Bahrain Electronic Cheque System

Manama,The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) endeavors to maintain a leading position promoting digitalisation and increasing innovative financial services. As part of the ongoing efforts towards digital transformation a reality in the National Payment Sy…

Egyptian Activist to Appear in Court Monday, Say Lawyer, Family

CAIRO — Prominent Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah is to appear in court on Monday after spending more than two years in pre-trial detention, a lawyer and family members said.Abdel-Fattah, his lawyer Mohamed al-Baqer and blogger Mohamed Ibrahim will…