Middle East

Middle East's Share Of India's Oil Imports At Four-Month Low In September: Report

Business | Reuters | Thursday October 22, 2020

Last month, India's oil imports from its top oil supplier Iraq declined by about 18 per cent from August, the data showed, as OPEC's second biggest producer deepened output cuts to compensate for overproduction.

China Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Calls For New Middle East Forum

World News | Sunday October 11, 2020

China's foreign minister Wang Yi has called for a new forum to defuse tensions in the Middle East after a meeting with his Iranian counterpart where he reiterated Beijing's support for Tehran.

Manny Pacquiao Wants Conor McGregor Fight Next Year: Statement

Agence France-Presse | Saturday September 26, 2020

The fight could be staged in the Middle East after the coronavirus pandemic abates, Manny Pacquiao's special assistant Jayke Joson said, adding negotiations are ongoing.

In Break With Past, UAE And Bahrain Forge Ties With Israel At White House

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 16, 2020

The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed agreements on Tuesday to establish formal ties with Israel, becoming the first Arab states in a quarter century to break a longstanding taboo, in a strategic realignment of Middle East countries against Iran.

Trump Says Peace Deals Close Between Israel, "Five Or Six" Other Countries

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 15, 2020

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that "five or six" more Arab countries were poised to agree to normalize relations with Israel, in line with the landmark accords struck between the Jewish state and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

"US-Brokered Deal Makes Bahrain Partner To Israel Crimes": Iran

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday September 13, 2020

Iran on Saturday angrily accused Bahrain of stirring instability after US President Donald Trump announced Manama and Israel were opening ties in a landmark deal that reinforces America's push to redraw Middle East conflicts.

Middle East Funds Eye Stakes in Reliance Retail: Report

Reuters | Thursday September 10, 2020

Middle East sovereign wealth funds, including the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), are in talks to buy stakes in the retail arm of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Trump To Host Israel-UAE Deal-Signing Ceremony On September 15

World News | Reuters | Wednesday September 9, 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a September 15 signing ceremony for a groundbreaking Middle East agreement normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, a senior White House official said on Tuesday.

US Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo Heads Home After Pushing Israel Deal On Mideast Tour

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 27, 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo headed home Thursday after a whirlwind Middle East tour during which he sought to encourage Arab nations to follow the UAE and recognise Israel.

Middle East Share Of India's Oil Imports Hits Two-Year High In July

Reuters | Sunday August 23, 2020

Middle Eastern oil accounted for 71.5% of India's oil imports in July, its highest share in 26 months, while imports from Africa fell to 5%, the lowest in at least 14 years, data from trade sources showed on Friday. Analysts said lower fuel demand and paltry refining margins had driven a preference for Middle Eastern sour grades over sweet African ...

Middle East Share Of India's Oil Imports At Over 2-Year High: Report

Business | Reuters | Saturday August 22, 2020

Analysts said lower fuel demand and paltry refining margins had driven a preference for Middle Eastern sour grades over sweet African barrels.

Emirates To Serve All "Network Destinations" By Summer 2021

India News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 20, 2020

Dubai-based airline Emirates expects to resume flights to all "network destinations" by summer 2021, its chief operating officer said Thursday, after the coronavirus pandemic halted most global air traThe Middle East's largest carrier, which has a fleet of 270 wide-bodied aircraft, halted operations in late March.vel.

Emirates To Cover Coronavirus-Related Medical Costs For Customers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 23, 2020

Emirates, the largest airline in the Middle East, will cover customers' coronavirus-related medical costs in a bid to "boost travel confidence", the Dubai Media Office reported Thursday.

No Deal With India On Chabahar Railway Project, Iran Clarifies: Report

India News | ANI | Thursday July 16, 2020

Iran has refuted an Indian newspaper report claiming that New Delhi had been "dropped" from the Chabahar-Zahedan railway project.

Motorola One Vision Plus With Snapdragon 665, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Abhik Sengupta | Friday July 10, 2020

Motorola One Vision Plus has made its debut in the Middle East, and the phone by the looks and specifications appears to be a rebranded version of Moto G8 Plus which was launched in India in October last year.