Middle East Observer 1m

20/03/2017 Tenders

Water & Sanitation Client : General Company For Construction (ROLAN) Address : www.msrolan.com Tender : General tender for supply and erection of electromechanical equipment for water treatment station at Alhamam City, Marsa Matrouh. Opening envelopes : 22-3-2017 ——————————————— Transportation, Rai»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 2m

Cabinet Proposes to Parliament Denunciation of Energy Charter Treaty, Energy Efficiency Protocol

The Council of Ministers decided on Wednesday to propose that the National Assembly denounce the Energy Charter Treaty and the Protocol on Energy Efficiency and Related Environmental Aspects, signed in Lisbon on December 17, 1994, the Government Press Service said on Wednesday. This places Bulgaria»»»

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The Peninsula 8m

Lusail International Circuit to host three global motorsport championships in five weeks

Doha, Qatar: Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to script a defining chapter in global motorsport history by hosting a trio of global championships comprising of the Qatar 1812 KM - FIA World Endurance Championship 2026, MotoGP QATAR AIRWAYS GRAND PRIX OF QATAR 2026, and the FORMULA 1 QATAR »»»

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Tanjug 8m

Paunovic, Spanish ambassador discuss cooperation in public administration

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government Snezana Paunovic met with Spanish Ambassador to Belgrade Juan Jose Sanz Aparicio on Wednesday to discuss advancement of bilateral cooperation in areas under the authority of the Ministry of Public Administration and Loca»»»

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UPI 12m

Trump administration seeks to stop Chicago suburb reparations program - UPI.com

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a roundtable on education at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on Thursday. Photo by Daniel Heuer/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- The Trump administration has joined a lawsuit Wednesday to stop a housing reparations program for Bl»»»

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The Peninsula 20m

International Energy Agency forecasts gradual recovery for oil market

London: The International Energy Agency said on Wednesday that the global oil market would gradually recover from the effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz before facing a significant surplus in 2027. In its monthly oil market report released on Wednesday, the agency added, "If the agreeme»»»

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Gulf News 21m

Philippines: The Senate must represent more than 24 personalities

The recent turmoil in the Philippine Senate has become more than a contest for leadership. It has become a test of whether one of the country's most important democratic institutions can still fulfill its constitutional purpose. The leadership reshuffle, the standoff between majority and minority b»»»

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Arab News 23m

Zelensky says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia

KYIV: Ukraine has won key pledges of further support for its fight against Russia from world leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in France, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. The leaders of the world’s leading industrial economies promised to strengthen Ukraine’s air def»»»

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Arab News 23m

EU chief says Europe, US need to be ‘strong partners in AI’

EVIAN, France: Europe and the United States must work closely together on artificial intelligence, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday, after US giant Anthropic blocked AI models over national security concerns. “The US and EU need to be strong partners in AI,” she »»»

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Arab News 23m

FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at the World Cup

ATLANTA, USA: Curaçao fans went wild. The Germans were in shock. Livano Comenencia had scored a goal for the smallest nation by population to ever qualify for the World Cup against four-time champion Germany. At 1-1 in Houston a famous upset looked possible. Then came the hydration break. Curaçao l»»»

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Arab News 23m

Crown Prince Hussein, Princess Rajwa back Jordan on historic World Cup debut

DUBAI: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II and Princess Rajwa joined supporters in the stands as the kingdom’s national football team made their historic FIFA World Cup debut against Austria. The royal couple, accompanied by Prince Hashem bin Abdullah, attended the match at San Francisco »»»

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Gulf News 24m

China, India, Iraq...: Where Iran's $100 billion is frozen

Dubai: From bank accounts in China and Iraq to restricted funds in Qatar and South Korea, tens of billions of dollars belonging to Iran remain frozen abroad — and gaining access to that money has emerged as one of Tehran's top demands in negotiations with the Trump administration. According to a re»»»

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Arab News 25m

World Defense Show expands global engagement ahead of 2028 Riyadh edition

PARIS: World Defense Show, founded by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries, is strengthening its international presence through participation in Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, as preparations continue for its fourth edition in Riyadh in January 2028. During Eurosatory, held from June»»»

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Gulf News 25m

What to expect at the 10th Al Dhaid Date Festival in Sharjah

Sharjah: From prized Khneizi and Khalas dates to a new competition for women growing palms at home, this year's Al Dhaid Dates Festival is set to offer more than a showcase of the UAE's finest harvests. Returning for its milestone 10th edition from July 23 to 26 at Expo Al Dhaid, the festival will »»»

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The Peninsula 28m

QNA partners with Google to augment editors' capabilities via AI-powered technologies

Doha, Qatar: Qatar News Agency on Wednesday held a workshop to enhance the knowledge of almost 25 staffers belonging to the News Department from a variety of editing sections. The workshop held at QNA's Training Centre in collaboration with Google Qatar was part of the agency's constant efforts to »»»

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The Peninsula 32m

MOCI launches Phase Two of commercial activity update for existing companies

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched Phase Two of the update to registered commercial activities. This phase covers companies whose existing activity corresponds to multiple activities under the Unified Classification of Economic Activities adopted by the Gulf Cooperation»»»

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The Peninsula 32m

Egypt and US presidents discuss Middle East peace efforts and Nile water security

Evian, France: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has held talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian, France, focusing on regional security, bilateral relations and ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. According to the Egyptian presi»»»

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Sputnik 32m

Russia Condemns Ukraine's Drone Strike on Bus Carrying Belarusian Children

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow strongly condemns the Ukrainian attack on a bus with children from Belarus, and Vladimir Zelensky deliberately targets children with planned attacks, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, acting governor Egor Kovalchuk »»»

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Al Manar 36m

Israeli Army: An Officer, Four soldiers Were Seriously or Moderately Injured in Hezbollah Drone Attack in South Lebanon

The Israeli enemy army announced what it described as “details of the incident that resulted in the injury of five soldiers this morning.” It stated, “At approximately 6:00 AM, an explosive-laden drone detonated near a tank belonging to the Givati ​​Brigade in the Kfar Tebnit area of ​​southern Leb»»»

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UPI 36m

Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann faces sentencing in seven killings - UPI.com

Rex Heuermann, of Massapequa Park, Long Island, N.Y., will be sentenced Wednesday for the murders of seven women. Photo courtesy of the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office June 17 (UPI) -- Rex Heuermann, who pleaded guilty in April to the murders of seven women in Long Island, N.Y., and admitted to one»»»

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RT 36m

US and EU spy agencies buy personal data for surveillance

Spy agencies in the EU and the US are spending millions of taxpayers’ money to access commercially available personal data, according to findings published on Tuesday by Interface, a European think tank that gathered evidence from 11 intelligence watchdogs. The practice, known as advertising-based »»»

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TAP 46m

BLUE STEP project launched in Djerba

Tunis, June 17 (TAP)- A new project entitled the BLUE STEP (Expansion of Social Protection and its Adequacy in the Fisheries Sector) was officially launched on Tuesday in Djerba.The event seeks to scale up social inclusion for actors in the blue...»»»

Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Prof. Alexandra Savova Elected Head of National Council on Prices and Reimbursement of Medicinal Products

At is regular sitting here on Wednesday, the Cabinet adopted a resolution on changes to the composition of the National Council on Prices and Reimbursement of Medicinal Products. Prof. Alexandra Savova was elected to replace Prof. Ilko Getov as Council head. Assoc. Prof. Iva Pervova takes Prof. Sav»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 50m

Government Determines Bodies to Screen Third-Country Nationals

The Cabinet Wednesday designated screening authorities pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2024/1356 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 May 2024 on the introduction of screening of third-country nationals at the external borders of the EU, the Government Information Service reported. Bulga»»»

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The Peninsula 52m

Amir sends condolences to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent a cable of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the death of HH Princess Sara bint Ahmed Al Abdulrahman Al Saud.»»»

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Arabfinance 54m

Elsewedy Electric's Rowad Modern Engineering joins Alstom consortium for Egypt rail projects Arab Finance For Information Technology

Arab Finance: Rowad Modern Engineering, a subsidiary of Elsewedy Electric’s (SWDY), has signed, as part of an Alstom-led consortium, an agreement with the Egyptian National Railways to execute a series of railway and logistics infrastructure projects across Egypt, as per an emailed press release. T»»»

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Arab News 59m

Syria restores internet traffic via Tartus-Alexandria cable after ‘sabotage’

LONDON: Syria’s state-owned telecom operator restored internet traffic to normal capacity on Wednesday via the undersea fiber cable connecting the coastal city of Tartus with Alexandria in Egypt. Syria Telecom announced on Monday that the Tartus-Alexandria cable had been subjected to an “act of sab»»»

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UPI 1h

Iran deal: Trump backs G7 call for more countries to get involved - UPI.com

U.S. President Donald Trump pictured at a round table discussion at the G7 Summit in Evian, France, before leaders issued a statement backing his Iran deal and calling for a "robust and comprehensive follow-on agreement" that would bring peace and security to the whole region. Photo via Ukrainian P»»»

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Arab News 1h

Saudi researchers uncover 34-million-year-old marine formation in Jouf

JEDDAH: An international research team led by scientists from King Abdulaziz University has identified and documented the first marine sediments from the Oligocene Epoch in northwestern Saudi Arabia, a discovery that is reshaping understanding of the region’s geological history. The newly recognize»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Ruse University Exceeds Research Targets, Expands International Partnerships

Ruse University has strengthened its position as one of Bulgaria’s leading research institutions, Honorary Rector and Chair of the General Assembly Hristo Beloev said here on Wednesday. He was speaking at a news conference presenting the results of the Ruse Research University project. Ruse Univers»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Government Clears Next Step in Project to Procure Seven 3D RadarsGovernment Clears Next Step in Project to Procure Seven 3D Radars

The Council of Ministers on Wednesday cleared the next step in Bulgaria’s project to procure seven new 3D radars. The decision approving the draft order for the acquisition of the 3D radars authorizes negotiations and the signing of the draft order under the framework agreement between Bulgaria’s M»»»

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Arab News 1h

DP World enters exclusive talks to develop terminal at Texas port 

RIYADH: Dubai-based logistics giant DP World has entered exclusive negotiations for a long-term lease to develop and operate a container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas, a move that would mark its first container terminal on the US Gulf Coast. According to a press release, the agree»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

One arrested over deadly Croatia ship collision

Zagreb: Police on Wednesday arrested a crew member of a catamaran that collided with a sailboat in Croatia's central Adriatic, killing four Czech nationals. In one of the worst maritime accidents in the country in years, the catamaran carrying more than 100 people hit the French-flagged sailboat wi»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Qatar Stock Exchange index closes higher

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) index closed Wednesday's trading session higher by 24.08 points, or 0.23 percent, reaching 10,575.50 points. A total of 153,775,060 shares were traded during the session, with a total value of QAR 452,760,413.281 through 27,871 transactions across all sec»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin Rolls Out Red Carpet: ASEAN Leaders Greeted With Official Reception

Kazan, Russia, takes center stage from June 17–19 as it plays host to the Russia-ASEAN Summit. Sputnik comes to you live from Kazan, where President Vladimir Putin hosts an official reception and holds bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN Summit.Kazan rolls out the welcome mat to 11»»»

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Arab News 1h

Iran supreme leader’s funeral procession ‘to pass through Iraq’

TEHRAN: An Iranian official on Wednesday said the funeral procession for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed by US-Israeli strikes in February, will pass through Iraq before his burial in Iran. In a video carried by state media, Tehran mayor Alireza Zakani said the farewell c»»»

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UPI 1h

New Fed chair Kevin Warsh leads first Open Market Committee meeting - UPI.com

Kevin Warsh will take to the podium Wednesday for the first time as the chairman of the Federal Reserve to reveal the latest interest rate decision. Photo by Yuri Gripas/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) -- Kevin Warsh will take to the podium Wednesday for the first time as the chairman of the Fede»»»

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Sputnik 1h

NATO Drills in Baltic Are Rehearsal of War With Russia

The Brave Boar 2026 exercise is in fact part of NATO’s plans for total domination in the Baltic region, retired Russian Navy Captain First Rank Vasily Dandykin tells Sputnik. Set in the Suwalki Gap – a 65km stretch of land that separates Kaliningrad region from Belarus, the exercise is meant to let»»»

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TAP 1h

Tunisia to scale up wind energy sector (interview)

Tunis, June 17 (TAP/ Meriem Khadhraoui) – Tunisia is preparing to scale up its wind energy sector with the planned launch of tenders for 2 GW of new capacity starting in 2026 (equivalent to enough energy to supply around 1.5 million households)....»»»

TAP 1h

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: UN calls for greater protection and restoration of rangelands

TUNIS, June 17 (TAP) - Every second, the equivalent of four football fields of healthy land is degraded, amounting to 100 million hectares each year, according to the United Nations, which is marking World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought...»»»

Arab News 1h

South Korea’s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked US President Donald Trump to take the lead in seeking a peaceful resolution of tensions with North Korea during a brief exchange at the Group of Seven summit on Tuesday, Lee’s office said. The two leaders greeted each other during a G7 leaders’ grou»»»

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Arab News 1h

Scorching heat, disease and water shortages push Gaza deeper into crisis

DUBAI: Eight months into a ceasefire that has failed to stop Israeli attacks or fully open Gaza’s borders, the 2.1 million Palestinians inside the besieged enclave are entering a summer that aid agencies warn could accelerate an already unfolding public health catastrophe. As summer temperatures so»»»

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Arab News 1h

Russia to impose flight restrictions on light aircraft, drones in Moscow and adjacent regions

MOSCOW: Russia is introducing restrictions on flights by light ​private aircraft and drones in Moscow and surrounding regions, setting a minimum altitude requirement, aviation authority Rosaviatsiya said on Wednesday. Russia ‌has in ‌recent months ​been ‌regularly ⁠repelling Ukrainian ​drone attack»»»

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UPI 1h

DOJ tries to block environmental lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI - UPI.com

The Department of Justice is trying to block a lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI. File Photo by Fazry Ismail/EPA June 17 (UPI) -- The Department of Justice is trying to quash a lawsuit against a power plant that supports an xAI data center and is arguing that the turbines are essential to national se»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Cabinet Allocates EUR 10.2 Mln to Fund Central Election Commission in 2026

The Council of Ministers Wednesday approved the allocation of up to EUR 10.2 million to the Central Election Commission (CEC), the Government Information Service reported. Part of the funds will be used to pay obligations related to the parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, as well as to pay t»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

State Intelligence Agency to Be Temporarily Headed by Deputy Chair Tutekov

At its regular sitting on Wednesday, the Council of Ministers appointed State Intelligence Agency (SIA) Deputy Chair Assen Tutekov acting head of the Agency, the Government Information Service reported. He will serve as acting SIA Chair until a new head is elected. The Cabinet also appointed Nikola»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Ukraine Commits Terrorist Attack by Striking Bus With Children in Russia's Bryansk - Kremlin

KAZAN, Russia (Sputnik) - Ukraine committed a terrorist attack by striking bus with a Belarusian youth football team in Russia's Bryansk Region, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, acting governor Egor Kovalchuk said that Ukraine attacked a bus carrying a youth fo»»»

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Arab News 1h

’Heartbreaking’: Afghan govt staff abandon smartphones

KABUL: Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed Wednesday that they told AFP came from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada. A letter announcing the ban on smartphones for all government employees started circulati»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Lebanon president says negotiations with Israel 'independent' of US-Iran deal

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Wednesday that his country's negotiations with Israel in Washington were independent of the US-Iran deal to bring an end to the Middle East conflict. Lebanon and Israel have been holding direct talks in Washington since April, seeking to end the hostilities betwe»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Israeli settlers torch two West Bank mosques

JILJILIYA, Palestinian Territories Israeli settlers set fire to mosques in two West Bank villages on Wednesday, the local mayors said, while AFP journalists at the site saw signs of arson and vandalism. Israel’s military confirmed to AFP the arson and graffiti on the mosques, but did not identify t»»»

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