Rabat, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has officially designated Rabat, Morocco, as the World Book Capital for 2026, based on a recommendation from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. In its announcement, UNESCO highlighted Rabat’s commitment to promoting the book industry and encouraging reading, noting its
Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Wiliame Katonivere of Fiji on his country’s Independence Day. Source: Bahrain News Agency
The government emergency committee pointed out in a statement that “one of the media websites published an article today containing inaccurate statements about the presence of armed men in the shelter centers,” stressing that “out of concern for the displaced families, the only side responsible for law enforcement and security
Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday conducted a series of meetings at the Grand Serail, focusing on the issues related to the displacement crisis caused by ongoing Israeli aggression. During a meeting with the Food Importers’ Syndicate, President Hani Al-Bohsali assured that food supplies remain stable as long as
Members of the National Moderation parliamentary bloc, namely Mohammad Sleiman, Ahmad Kheir and Sajih Attieh, on Wednesday met with the lawmakers of the National Independent bloc, Tony Frangieh, William Tauk, Michel Murr and Farid Haykal Khazen, at the latter’s residence in Jounieh. Talks reportedly touched on the presidential file and
The Support and Relief Committee for the Lebanese People at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali announced the opening of its visitor cities to accommodate the increasing influx of displaced Lebanese families after the overcrowding of hotels and guest houses prepared for the first batch for the displaced. The head