Raisi: Iran 'never has hope' in Vienna talks Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has struck a pessimistic tone commenting on the nuclear talks between Iran and world powers. Iran
Iraq receives 145% more foreign visitors in 2021 Iraq waived the visa requirements for citizens of many economically powerful countries last year in a bid to attract tourists and businesspeople. News Brief
Saudi Arabia building support for Expo 2030 bid The kingdom wants to host the international cultural forum, which is currently being held in Dubai. News Brief
Saudi IT industry to work with German software firm SAP on cloud technology The memorandum of understanding is the latest to come out of the LEAP technology forum in Riyadh, and reflects the kingdom’s diversification efforts. News Brief
Intel: First Israeli Iron Dome battery arrives in US A second Iron Dome battery is expected to arrive by the end of the year. Israel
Libya rivals strike tentative pact on prisoner swap, UN says The two warring sides met in Egypt for the latest round of talks aimed at ending the long-running civil war. Libya
UAE begins bid for UN Security Council seat The Gulf country is seeking to become a nonpermanent member of the United Nations body for the 2022-2023 term. Originals
UAE announces first Arab mission to the moon The United Arab Emirates seeks to become the fourth country in the world to land on the lunar surface, its leader announced today. Originals
Iranian tanker reaches coast of Venezuela Other Iranian ships are bringing fuel to and from the South American country, despite a US seizure of such vessels in August. Iran
Human rights group launches two years after death of founder Jamal Khashoggi The Washington Post columnist founded the Democracy for the Arab World Now, or DAWN, in the months before his 2018 murder. Saudi Arabia
Emirates resumes flights to Muscat The Dubai-based airline is getting closer to resuming its pre-pandemic network, despite a new virus outbreak in the United Arab Emirates. United Arab Emirates
Kuwaiti emir dead at 91 Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah has died in a US hospital, according to Kuwaiti state television. Kuwait
Turkish prosecutors issue second indictment against suspected Khashoggi killers Six Saudi nationals join a growing list of accused as Turkey's trial takes on an international dimension. Turkey
New Iraqi committee to build nuclear reactors, combat electricity woes The new committee will tackle a decadeslong electricity problem, which is one of the complaints of last October's protesters. Iraq
Militia rockets kill five civilians in Iraqi capital as US mulls embassy withdrawal Two women and three children were killed at a Baghdad home on Monday as the United States threatens to pull its diplomatic mission. Iraq
UK returning 4,000-year-old artifact to Iraq discovered in online auction The Sumerian relic is thought to be among thousands of artifacts stolen from Iraq in the last century. Iraq
