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UAE envoy to Iran to resume duties in coming days

UAE’s Foreign ministry said Sunday the Gulf country’s ambassador to Teheran will resume his duties in coming days in line with diplomatic norms governing bilateral relations. The move is in line with Abu Dhabi’s efforts to mend ties with Iran and as part of a previous decision to raise diplomatic representation to the rank of […]

Saudi Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik appointed as new ISESCO Director General

Saudi Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik was appointed Thursday as the new Director General of the Rabat-based Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO). The nomination of the new ISESCO chief by Saudi Arabia was approved by the Third Extraordinary Session of ISESCO General Conference, held Thursday in King Abdullah Economic City in the Area of […]

CPJ calls on Algerian authorities to release veteran journalist Saad Bouakba

The U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Algerian authorities to “immediately and unconditionally” release veteran columnist Saad Bouakba, who was arrested on November 27 for comments on independence war. He is facing charges of defaming late President Ahmed Ben Bella. Bouakba was arrested in Algiers after Mahdia Ben Bella, daughter of Algeria’s first […]