State of Our World - GCC & Middle East

Considerable diplomatic activity involving Russia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Malaysia & Syria, is happening in the region. Hope positive political & economic developments emerge for the region & the globe.

I. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister receives Order of the Union 

Do Read: https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/government/sergey-lavrov-receives-order-of-the-union-from-crown-prince-of-abu-dhabi-1.1181048#6

II. Mr. Lavrov calls for end to war in Yemen 

Do Read: https://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf/saudi-arabia/russia-s-lavrov-calls-for-end-to-war-in-yemen-1.1181571

Do Mr. Lavrov’s comments on Iran and Syria indicate a thaw in relations & potential for resolution of Syrian conflict & outstanding issues with Iran.

Do Read: The effects of Syrian conflict on youth

https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/icrc-poll-of-young-syrians-shows-half-lost-a-relative-or-friend-in-conflict-1.1181682

III. Libya’s MPs back National Unity Government

Do Read: https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/libya-mps-back-national-unity-government-in-historic-moment-1.1181596

IV. Egyptian President Mr. Abdel Fatah El Sisi says Nile Dam Deal can be a win-win for Ethiopia, Egypt & Sudan

Do Read: https://www.thenationalnews.com/mena/egypt/egypt-s-el-sisi-nile-dam-deal-can-be-win-win-but-talks-cannot-be-indefinite-1.1181265

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Economic Initiatives

I. Saudi Arabia approves financial support for Hajj & Umra operators.

Do Read: https://www.thenationalnews.com/gulf/saudi-arabia/saudi-king-approves-financial-support-for-hajj-and-umrah-operators-hit-by-covid-1.1180668

II. Freeze on Government Fees extended till 2023 in Dubai

Do Read: https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-hamdan-bin-mohammed-extends-the-freeze-on-dubai-government-fees-till-early-2023-1.77718027

III. Oman approves Economic Stimulus Plan

Do Read: https://gulfnews.com/business/oman-welcomes-economic-stimulus-plan-1.1615371169371

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