Mideast Ties
Kakar says 7 agreements, 3 MoUs signed in key sectors; says this "heralds a new era in Pakistan-Kuwait economic ties".
Updated 29 Nov, 2023 07:38pm
Announcement made by a strong delegation of UAE real estate companies during their visit to Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan.
Updated 11 Nov, 2023 07:20am
Exports to Qatar decreased during the period under review.
Updated 07 Nov, 2023 08:17am
Decides to "pause discussion on possible normalisation and has informed US officials”, a source familiar with the matter tells AFP.
Updated 15 Oct, 2023 12:33am
Gen Munir says Pakistan Army looks forward to enhancing defence and security cooperation with Qatar’s armed forces.
Updated 13 Oct, 2023 10:10am
Signing of a joint statement will be followed by an internal administrative and approval process before the signing and entry into force of the FTA.
Published 29 Sep, 2023 05:09pm
Accord will remove tariffs on food, agriculture, cosmetics, medical equipment and medicine.
Published 31 May, 2022 12:55pm
The summit will be attended by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from UAE, Bahrain and Morocco.
Updated 26 Mar, 2022 07:51am
The memorandum is Israel’s second with an Arab nation after Gantz signed one with Morocco last year.
Updated 04 Feb, 2022 09:50am
Emirati ministry says debris of missile fell on an uninhabited area; Houthi spokesperson hints at operation "deep inside" UAE.
Published 31 Jan, 2022 12:05pm
News described a royal welcome for him at the palace with Israeli national anthem blaring and 21-gun salute roaring.
Updated 31 Jan, 2022 10:12am
OCCI chairman laments that despite good relations between two countries, trade volume was not sufficient and needed focus.
Updated 07 Jan, 2022 07:56am
The two sides reviewed cooperation in diverse fields and explored new avenues for an enhanced partnership.
Updated 06 Jan, 2022 08:37am
Envoy says once Israel implements peace initiative, it will have recognition not only from S. Arabia but all OIC countries.
Published 15 Dec, 2021 12:07pm
Releasing photographs of the two smiling and shaking hands, the Israeli leader's office describes the meeting as "historic".
Published 13 Dec, 2021 03:05pm
The prime minister said his trip “is aimed at deepening the cooperation between the countries, in all fields”.
Updated 13 Dec, 2021 08:25am
Dubai-based carrier says the new service will also link Israel seamlessly with its global route network.
Published 04 Nov, 2021 02:53pm
“Our pavilion ... is made of things that integrate us, that show how similar we are,” Israeli spokesman says.
Updated 27 Sep, 2021 08:54pm
Publicly announced deals between the two countries include around 40 MoUs and around 30 other types of agreements.
Published 14 Sep, 2021 05:24pm
After decades of conflict, Iraq is seeking to reclaim a leadership role and status in the Arab world.
Published 28 Aug, 2021 11:57pm
The Israeli government sees trade with the UAE rising to $1 billion by year-end, and is aiming for $3 billion in three years.
Updated 13 Aug, 2021 05:39pm
Jerusalem deputy mayor vows to improve ties that have already produced trade worth “about half a billion dollars so far”.
Updated 06 Jun, 2021 05:59pm
Trade between the two countries has already exceeded $354 million.
Published 02 Jun, 2021 11:09pm
Israeli minister says treaty provides "certainty and favourable conditions for business activity, will strengthen economic ties".
Published 31 May, 2021 07:54pm
Israeli foreign minister calls for a “strategic partnership in energy between the Eastern Med and the Gulf”.
Updated 17 Apr, 2021 09:10am
The fact is that the Arab states that have rushed to establish ties with Israel had already ditched Palestine.
Updated 05 Apr, 2021 08:19am
Such an accord would depend on progress in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, he says.
Updated 03 Apr, 2021 09:42am
The reported visit would take place less than two weeks before Netanyahu faces re-election.
Published 10 Mar, 2021 11:22pm
Emirati, Bahraini authorities have launched a PR campaign to cultivate their image as havens of inclusion and tolerance for Jews.
Published 09 Mar, 2021 02:35pm
The Arabs and Iranians must not fall into a trap as they will be the primary sufferers in case of conflict as outsiders watch.
Published 04 Mar, 2021 08:29am
