Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain |

Bahrain welcomes Moroccan efforts to support peace and democracy in Libya

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its hope that the Libyan parties would formally sign - and as quickly as possible - the electoral laws, as an important step towards ending the crisis

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes the diplomatic efforts of the brotherly Kingdom of Morocco in reaching important agreements between members of the joint committee mandated by the Libyan House of Representatives and the High Council of State (6 + 6) regarding the preparation of laws regulating the presidential and parliamentary…

Source: The World Bank Group |

New World Bank Report: Social Protection Policies Vital to Addressing Labor Market Exclusion in the Middle East and North Africa

The first order of priority is to build a shock-responsive system to deliver income support and opportunities to the poor

Labor market exclusion is at the root of poverty and vulnerability in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), says a new World Bank report, which proposes a series of actions that governments in the region can take to make social protection systems more inclusive and efficient. COVID-19 and Russia’s…

Source: The World Bank Group |

Global Economy on Precarious Footing Amid High Interest Rates

Global growth to slow to 2.1% in 2023, with prospects clouded by financial risks

Global growth has slowed sharply and the risk of financial stress in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) is intensifying amid elevated global interest rates, according to the World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report. Global growth is projected to decelerate from 3.1% in 2022 to 2.1% in 2023. In EMDEs…

Source: Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon |

The European Union rewards journalists from Egypt, Lebanon and Syria during the 2023 edition of the Samir Kassir Award

This year, 242 journalists participated in the competition from Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen

On 5 June 2023, the Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon and the Samir Kassir Foundation, announced the results of the 18th edition of the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press, in a ceremony held at the Sursock Palace Gardens, in Beirut. This Award, established and funded by…

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Qatari Airplane Carrying Foodstuff Arrives in Sudan, New Group Evacuated

The Ministry reiterated the State of Qatar's keenness on security and stability in the Republic of Sudan

A Qatari airplane carrying 37 tons of foodstuffs, provided by Qatar Development Fund (QFFD) and Qatar Charity (QC), arrived at Port Sudan Airport in the sisterly Republic of Sudan. This assistance comes within the State of Qatar's support for the fraternal people of the Sudan and its full support for…

Source: Save the Children |

World Leaders Must Pick Up Bill to Protect 18 Million Children at Risk of Violence, Recruitment, Trafficking

In 2022, around 22.4 million children and their caregivers in most need were targeted for child protection services requiring funding of nearly $795 million

A shortfall of nearly $650 million in child protection funding is leaving nearly 18 million vulnerable children and caregivers living in the world’s worst humanitarian crises at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, said Save the Children.  As world leaders gather for the Oslo Conference on Protecting Children in Armed Conflict,  Save…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Egypt |

United States (U.S.) First Lady Jill Biden to Visit Egypt

With her visit to the Middle East and North Africa, the First Lady will continue to build on her work to empower young people

U.S. First Lady Jill Biden arrives in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, June 2 on a two-day visit. Egypt is Dr. Biden’s second stop on a week-long, four-country tour in the region which started in Jordan.  With her visit to the Middle East and North Africa, the First Lady will continue to…

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Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Ambassador of Malawi

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries

HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met Tuesday with HE Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi to the State of Qatar Roy Akajuwe Kachale. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral cooperation relations between the two countries.

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Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences Announces Call for Nominations for 2023 Al Sumait Prize for African Development in the Field of Education

Nominations must be received on or before the 30th September 2023

The Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) (http://www.KFAS.com) today announced the call for nominations for the 2023 Al Sumait Prize for African Development in Education. The prize, which is worth $1 million, is awarded annually to individuals or institutions that have made significant contributions to the advancement of…

Source: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |

Humanitarian assistance to Middle East and Africa

Australia will contribute $29 million from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund to partners in the Horn of Africa and the Middle East

Joint media release with: The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific; The Hon Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs. The Australian Government will provide an additional $29 million to humanitarian partners to respond to the growing food security crisis and to assist vulnerable…