Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 30, 2021)

Palestinian polls postponed until Jerusalem voting guaranteed: Abbas

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1851316/middle-east

 

Our warplanes can reach Iran, Israeli minister warns amid nuclear talks

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1851166/middle-east

Iran’s Zarif holds talks with Houthi leader in Oman

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1850536/middle-east

Blinken says Turkey, others, should refrain from new purchases of Russian weapons

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1850576/middle-east

Incirlik Air Base becomes focus of US-Turkey relations again

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1851226/middle-east

Dubai-based companies shrink office space, move upmarket, Savills says

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1850856/business-economy

Egypt to invest $7.5bn building the region’s largest petrochemical complex

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1851121/business-economy

Saudi Arabia in talks to sell 1% stake in Aramco; sees expansion potential in other sectors

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1850216/business-economy

As Saudi prince rises, Bin Laden empire declines

https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/as-saudi-prince-rises-bin-laden-empire-declines/

The Tale of LiveDoG (22)

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Next day, Osama who recommended Ahmad to join Madrasa visited.

He praised Ahmad’s development and said:

It's time to get out and join your allies.

Osama had a robust body of lion and penetrating eye of hawk.

حكاية LiveDoG (22)

  

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في اليوم التالي ، زار أسامة الذي أوصى أحمد بالانضمام إلى المدرسة

وأشاد بنمو أحمد وقال

حان الوقت للخروج والانضمام إلى حلفائك

كان لأسامة جسد أسد قوي وعين صقر مخترقة

 

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 28, 2021)

OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting highlights importance of ongoing rebalancing efforts

https://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/press_room/6429.htm

 Iranian FM arrives in Iraq on official visit

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1849076/middle-east

Saudi king invites Qatari Emir to visit

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/saudi-king-invites-qatari-emir-to-visit

Saudi Crown Prince says differences with US minimal, suggests peace with Houthi still possible

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1849941/saudi-arabia

Turkey announces full lockdown to curb spread of coronavirus

https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/04/2021/Turkey-announces-full-lockdown-to-curb-spread-of-coronavirus

Mubadala in talks to buy $1.1b stake in Israeli gas field

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/energy/mubadala-in-talks-to-buy-11b-stake-in-israeli-gas-field

The Tale of LiveDoG (21)

 

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One night, LiveDoG appeared in his dream and barked.

The growl echoed in his ears as a human voice.

LiveDoG said. It's the time to fight devil of communism.

Go outside and spread the wisdom of Quran.

 

حكاية LiveDoG (21)

  

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ذات ليلة ، ظهر LiveDoG في حلمه ونبح

صدى صوت الهدير في أذنيه كصوت بشري

 قال. حان الوقت لمحاربة شيطان الشيوعية LiveDoG

اخرج وانشر حكمة القرآن

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 26, 2021)

 Turkey says it "entirely rejects" U.S. recognition of Armenian genocide

https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/24/04/2021/Turkey-says-it-entirely-rejects-U.S.-recognition-of-Armenian-genocide

Iran fuel tanker attacked off Syria: Monitor

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1848136/middle-east

Egypt’s El-Sisi extends state of emergency for another 3 months

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1848816/middle-east

Yemen rebels advance on Marib

https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/yemen-rebels-advance-on-marib/

Saudi Arabia joins with other oil and gas giants over emission targets

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1848026/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 24, 2021)

 US formally excludes Turkey from F-35 consortium

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847266/middle-east

Ankara tense ahead of Biden’s expected recognition of Armenian Genocide 

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846851/middle-east

Pope Francis confirms intention to visit Lebanon

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847126/middle-east

King Abdullah II declares Jordan’s ‘strong’ as defendants in ‘sedition’ case released

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847701/middle-east

Saudi Arabia bans fruits, vegetables from Lebanon after drug busts

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847686/saudi-arabia

Egypt, Russia to resume flights between both countries

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847646/middle-east

Dubai denies rumors it issued gambling licenses

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847516/business-economy

Thousands fall victim to $2bn Turkish cryptocurrency fraud

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1847671/middle-east

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 22, 2021)

 Syrian President Assad to run for re-election in May

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846391/middle-east

Erdogan replaces Turkish trade minister, forms two new ministries

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846276/business-economy

Israel says it strikes targets in Syria after missile attack near Dimona nuclear site

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846831/middle-east

Jordan arrests 18 accused of attempting to destabilize the country

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846566/middle-east

UAE overtakes China in $17bn US treasuries purchase

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846311/business-economy

Saudi Arabia reduces US bond holdings by 27.9% in 2021

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1845771/business-economy

Emirates may need to raise cash if air travel does not pick up

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1846451/business-economy

The Tale of LiveDoG (20)

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Outside the mosque there were fierce resistance against USSR.

Those who believe Quran advocated to defeat the devil of communism.

Those who set the blood above ideology advocated nationalism.

They fought together to defeat a common enemy, the USSR.

 

حكاية LiveDoG (20)

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(Translated from English version to Arabic by Google Translate)

 

خارج المسجد كانت هناك مقاومة شرسة ضد الاتحاد السوفياتي

أولئك الذين يؤمنون بالقرآن دافعوا عن هزيمة شيطان الشيوعية

أولئك الذين جعلوا الدماء فوق الأيديولوجية دافعوا عن القومية

قاتلوا معا لهزيمة عدو مشترك ، الاتحاد السوفياتي

 

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 20, 2021)

Syria to hold presidential elections on May 26

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/mena/syria-to-hold-presidential-elections-on-may-26

Syrian opposition’s Michel Kilo dies in exile

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1845326/middle-east

Deputy commander of Iran’s Quds Force dies from ‘heart condition’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1844926/middle-east

Iran, IAEA start talks on unexplained uranium traces

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1845396/middle-east

Saudi, Iran hold talks to ease tensions: Report

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/rest-of-asia/saudi-iran-hold-talks-to-ease-tensions-report

Magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits southern Iran, no casualties

https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/magnitude-5-9-earthquake-hits-southern-iran-no-casualties/

Israel and Greece sign record $1.65 billion defense deal

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1844691/middle-east

Abu Dhabi’s G42 forms big data JV with Israeli defense company Rafael

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1845266/business-economy

Ethiopia rejected 15 Egyptian ideas to resolve Nile dam dispute: Water minister

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1845381/middle-east

The Tale of LiveDoG (19)

 

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The Quran preaches: Allah is the only one supreme existence.

Those who believe in Allah will be led to heaven at the end of the world.

Atheistic communism is the teaching of the devil.

Polytheism that worships multiple gods is an evil religion.

حكاية LiveDoG (19)

 

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(Translated from English version to Arabic by Google Translate)

 

يعظ القرآن: الله هو الوجود الأسمى

أولئك الذين يؤمنون بالله سيقودون إلى الجنة في نهاية العالم

الشيوعية الإلحادية هي تعليم الشيطان

إن الشرك الذي يعبد آلهة متعددة هو دين شرير

 

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 18, 2021)

IAEA confirms Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1844456/middle-east

Oman becomes fourth GCC country to introduce VAT

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1843986/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 16, 2021)

 Covid-19: Israel to scrap outdoor mask mandate from Sunday

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/mena/covid-19-israel-to-scrap-outdoor-mask-mandate-from-sunday

Iran nuclear talks restart amid strains over enrichment move, Natanz attack

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1843416/middle-east

Iran's Rouhani says 60% enrichment is an answer to attack at Natanz site

https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/14/04/2021/Iran-s-Rouhani-says-60-enrichment-is-an-answer-to-attack-at-Natanz-site

Kuwait court orders detention of former PM, say local media: Reuters

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/region/mena/kuwait-court-orders-detention-of-former-pm-say-local-media-reuters

Turkish central bank holds rates, drops policy pledge under new chief

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1843451/business-economy

Syria devalues pound after sacking CB chief

https://news.kuwaittimes.net/website/syria-devalues-pound-after-sacking-cb-chief/

UAE cabinet okays plan to make the country a talent hub

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/government/uae-cabinet-okays-plan-to-make-the-country-a-talent-hub

Jordan public debt reached 85% of GDP in 2020

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1843481/business-economy

Qatar may allow 100% foreign ownership of listed companies

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1843266/business-economy

The Tale of LiveDoG (18)

 

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The class continued without a break.

Boy absorbed the wisdom of Quran as water penetrated into the dry sand.

He woke up with dawn prayer and fell asleep peacefully after night prayer.

Boy well trained physically and mentally grew into a wise Taliban.

 

 

حكاية LiveDoG (18)

 

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(Translated from English version to Arabic by Google Translate)

 

 

استمر الفصل دون انقطاع

استوعب الصبي حكمة القرآن عندما تغلغل الماء في الرمال الجافة

استيقظ مع صلاح الفجر ونام بسلام بعد صلاة العشاء

نما الصبي المدرب جيدًا بدنيًا وعقليًا إلى طالبان الحكيمة

 

 

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 14, 2021)

Ramadan 2021 begins on April 13, crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/ramadan-2021/ramadan-2021-begins-on-april-13-crescent-moon-sighted-in-saudi-arabia

Iran to enrich uranium to 60%, highest level ever

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1842251/middle-east

Israeli-owned ship attacked off UAE coast

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1842291/middle-east

Turkey, Libya committed to eastern Mediterranean maritime accord    *

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1841776/middle-east

* See 'The East Mediterranean is stormy'

OPEC raises 2021 oil demand growth forecast on hope pandemic wanes

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1842446/business-economy

Latest News in the Middle East (Apr 12, 2021)

Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Prince Hamza make first joint appearance since rift

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1841111/middle-east

 

Pentagon chief makes first Israel visit by Biden official, Iran on the agenda

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1840651/middle-east

Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout ‘nuclear terrorism’

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1840981/middle-east

India’s L&T wins order for world’s biggest solar power plant in Saudi Arabia

https://www.arabnews.com/node/1840631/business-economy

Kuwait Airways CEO resigns after less than a year in the job

https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/11/04/2021/Kuwait-Airways-CEO-resigns-after-less-than-a-year-in-the-job