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Jordan to Host Conference of Arab Towns Organization

A general view of Jordan's capital city of Amman. Picture taken Oct. 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Muhammad Hamed
A general view of Jordan's capital city of Amman. Picture taken Oct. 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Muhammad Hamed
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Jordan to Host Conference of Arab Towns Organization

A general view of Jordan's capital city of Amman. Picture taken Oct. 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Muhammad Hamed
A general view of Jordan's capital city of Amman. Picture taken Oct. 24, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Muhammad Hamed

The 18th General Conference of the Arab Towns Organization will be held in Amman on June 24 under the title "Sustainable Development and a Stronger Partnership".

Mayor of Amman Yousef Shawarbah said in a statement that the Amman Municipality is hosting the conference, which comes at a time when Arab cities need to enhance joint cooperation due to the current conditions to keep abreast of rapid changes and developments in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Secretary General of the Arab Towns Organization Ahmed Hamad Al Subaih , said that the conference's theme is in line with the vision of the Organization on supporting programs, plans and strategies that will achieve the sustainable growth in Arab cities.

According to SPA, Subaih noted that the organization has supported since its establishment in 1967 in Kuwait, Arab cities to achieve sustainable growth through programs, plans and strategies, especially as six institutions affiliated to the organization work actively to organize seminars, courses and forums.

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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.

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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.

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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.