Saudi Arabia Opens First Hydrogen Fuel Station

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 19 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Tuesday, its first auto hydrogen fuel station, it was reported here, today. The station is a joint venture between Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and the Air Products (NYSE:APD), and was opened at the Dhahran Techno Valley Science Park,…

Kuwait’s Emir To Discuss Regional, International Issues During Visit To Iraq Today

KUWAIT, June 19 (NNN-KUNA) – The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, will discuss with Iraqi officials bilateral ties and recent regional and international developments during his upcoming visit to Iraq. “The visit comes at a time when the region is experiencing critical circumstances and continuing escalation. This…

UN Refugee Agency Urges Donor Countries To Renew Support

AMMAN, Jordan, June 19 (NNN-PETRA) – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), on Tuesday, urged donor countries to renew their support to the agency. The agency’s Commissioner, General Pierre Krahenbuhl, made the remarks at the conclusion of the two-day meetings of…

Houthi Reconnaissance Drone Downed By Government Forces In Southern Yemen

ADEN, Yemen, June 19 (NNN-SABA) – Air defences of the Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, managed on Tuesday night (last night), to down a Houthi reconnaissance drone, in the southern province of Lahj, a military official said. “A Houthi drone that was on a reconnaissance mission near the strategic military air…

Saudi Shura Council To Enhance Bilateral Ties With Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon, June 19 (NNN-NNA) – Visiting head of the Saudi Shura Council delegation, Saleh Bin Manih Al Khalyawi, assured that, the Saudi King is keen on enhancing ties with Lebanon in all areas. “The King is always keen on boosting ties with Lebanon, not only on the governmental level,…

Palestinians Say U.S. Efforts Will Not Succeed

RAMALLAH, Palestine, June 19 (NNN-WAFA) – Nabil Abu Rudeineh, spokesperson of Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, said that, the U.S. administration’s efforts “will not get anywhere,” vowing to thwart all the “conspiracies against the Palestinian cause.” He said, “Any meeting, whether in Bahrain or elsewhere, without the legitimate Palestinian endorsement, proves…

Turkey Hunts 154 Suspects Over Failed Coup

ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 19 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Turkish prosecutors issued detention warrants for at least 154 suspects, including soldiers, over their alleged links to a network, believed to be behind a coup attempt in 2016. Police launched simultaneous operations in 30 provinces across the country, to catch 91 military personnel, including…

Russian Intelligence Head Aware Of Western Cyber-Attack Plans

MOSCOW, Russia, June 19 (NNN-ITAR TASS) – Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Director, Sergey Naryshkin, said that, his department was aware of Western plans to conduct cyber-attacks against Russia. “The security services are engaged in preventing attacks,” Naryshkin said to reporters, on the sidelines of an international meeting of senior security…

Chinese, Omani Firms Join Hands To Launch First Polymer Factory In Oman

MUSCAT, Oman, June 18 (NNN-ONA) – A Chinese company launched on Monday, the first polymer production factory in Oman, in partnership with an Omani petroleum firm. The factory, established by the Chinese company ZL EOR Chemicals and Oman Development petroleum company, covers an area of 33,000 square metres, in Raysut…

Australia Disappointed Over U.S.-EU Beef Quota Deal

CANBERRA, Australia, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) – Australia’s trade minister, expressed disappointment in the beef quota deal, between the United States and the European Union (EU). Simon Birmingham, minister for trade, tourism and investment, told the Australian Financial Review (AFR) today that, the quota could be devastating for Australian beef exporters.…