Bahrain: King’s visit to Kazakhstan marks new cooperation era

His Majesty King Hamad of Bahrain, during a visit to Kazakhstan, revealed plans for major investments and creation of a free trade zone between the two countries. While appreciating the hospitality of Kazahk President Nursultan Nazarbayev, King Hamad hailed the signing of the memoranda of understanding which will bolster and provide a platform for cooperation […]

Turkish President Urges Algeria to Lift Import Restrictions

Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan urged Algerian authorities to lift the import restrictions and quotas it has imposed in a bid to curb the surging imports bill and consequently delay the depletion of its foreign reserves. Erdogan, who paid a three day visit to Algiers as part of an Africa tour, told the Turkish-Algerian business […]

MENA: Obama assures GCC on provocative Iran

President Obama has shown his support for an independent sovereign Palestinian state as he scolded Iran for its dangerous and destabilizing policies in the Middle East. The U.S president stated that sectarianism is affecting Middle Eastern countries. He was speaking to Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat ahead of the summit with GCC leaders. Obama said the summit […]