Category: Middle East

Morocco Shifts Artillery Procurement to Israel Following French Equipment Issues
- By Salma Hossein
- . February 11, 2025
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces selected Elbit Systems of Israel to provide them with 36 Atmos 2000 self-propelled artillery systems. The Moroccan military made this

Morocco Acquires Advanced Chinese TB-001K Combat Drone to Strengthen Military Capabilities
- By Salma Hossein
- . February 10, 2025
The North African nation of Morocco has acquired the modern Chinese TB-001K combat drone to expand its aerial defensive capabilities. Morocco’s acquisition serves as part

New Era for Lebanon? War-Torn Nation Finally Forms Government After Two Years
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . February 8, 2025
Lebanon has now established its first fully fledged government since 2022. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam who is a career diplomat and former president of the

Hamas Set to Release Three More Israeli Hostages in Latest Gaza Ceasefire Exchange
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . February 8, 2025
Hamas announced the release of three Israeli hostages on Saturday, as part of the agreement over the Gaza ceasefire, and it will be the fifth

As Hostages Return, Israel Faces Dilemma Over Releasing Palestinian Prisoners
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . February 7, 2025
Recently, Israel enjoyed the breakdown of the war by agreeing to a ceasefire with Hamas in which it freed 33 Israeli hostages plus hundreds of

Cheiron Egypt Secures $75 Million Loan for Mediterranean Gas Field Development
- By Alaina
- . February 7, 2025
Cheiron Egypt Delta Ltd secured a $75 million international loan to design and construct the WEB offshore gas facilities in the Mediterranean Sea. Four Egyptian

Iran launches first drone carrier to enhance deterrence capacity
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . February 7, 2025
Iran has launched its first drone-carrier warship, named Shahid Bagheri. Manned by the Revolutionary Guard’s navy, the warship has the potential to operate far from

Israel Orders Military to Plan for ‘Voluntary Departure’ of Gazans Following Trump’s Plan
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . February 6, 2025
According to Israel’s defence minister, he has given the army instructions to make arrangements for a mass evacuation of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip in

Moroccans Lead in French Residence Permit Recipients for 2024
- By Roshan Amiri
- . February 6, 2025
In 2024, the succession of the trend from the previous year, to the recognition of Moussias as the largest French community with the largest number

Syria’s new leader, Turkey’s Erdogan pledge to work today in Ankara meet
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . February 6, 2025
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s newly appointed president and Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan recently held discussions on deepening their security ties during a meeting in Ankara. This