Yemen airline resumes Sanaa-Jordan flights, banks rejoin global network under new deal

AL-MUKALLA: Yemen's national airline resumed flights from the Houthi-controlled city of Sanaa to Jordan on Thursday, while the international bank transfer system reconnected banks in Sanaa to its network following the implementation of an agreement between the Yemeni government and the militia. Yemenia Airways said in a statement that three flights were scheduled from Sanaa … Read more

KSrelief provides shelter kits for thousands of displaced in Sudan

RIYADH: Saudi relief organization KSrelief has distributed nearly 1,000 emergency shelters to the most needy families in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported late Wednesday. In Blue Nile State, 400 emergency shelters were distributed, benefiting 2,300 people, and in North State, 590 emergency shelters were distributed, helping 3,240 people. The aid is part of the … Read more

Moody’s affirms Islamic Development Bank’s AAA rating

RIYADH: Gulf Cooperation Council banks are looking to diversify their business models and increase profitability by tapping into high-growth markets such as Turkey, Egypt and India, a new report shows. Fitch Ratings noted that this growing interest is due to the favorable economic conditions and attractive growth opportunities in these countries. In Turkey in particular, … Read more

Boat with 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen’s coast, UNHCR says

WASHINGTON: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended Israel's war in Gaza and condemned American protesters in a scathing speech to Congress on Wednesday. The speech sparked boycotts by many senior Democratic lawmakers and brought thousands to the Capitol to condemn the war and the humanitarian crisis it has caused.Netanyahu vowed to continue the war until … Read more