Mohamad Ali Harisi

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Mina Al-Oraibi |Mohamad Ali Harisi

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced on Wednesday that the master plan for a second airport will be unveiled within a month, vowing to open the project to foreign investors. In an interview with The National and other UAE-based media outlets, Mr Salam said the war-scarred country, emerging from a devastating war with Israel, is looking to reopen its economy.

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Mohamad Ali Harisi |Hamza Hendawi

Negotiations in Cairo for a ceasefire in Gaza are "not leading" to a deal yet, a source told The National on Tuesday. The negotiations resumed on Monday, with mediators from Egypt, the US and Qatar presenting a slightly amended version of a previous proposal for a 70-day truce and the release of 10 hostages. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to bring back all hostages, “living and dead”, and the US denied that Hamas had agreed to the ceasefire proposal on the table.

1 month ago | thenationalnews.com | Mohamad Ali Harisi |Nada Maucourant Atallah

Syria's central bank governor Abdul Qadir Al Hasriya taking the oath of office in Damascus. AFP Syria's central bank governor Abdul Qadir Al Hasriya taking the oath of office in Damascus. AFPGolden window: Syria to overhaul financial system after sanctions relief, says central bank chiefTop monetary official tells The National Syria is reviewing laws and seeking financial deposits

Mar 28, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Mohamad Ali Harisi |Hamza Hendawi

Palestinians gather in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, to protest against Hamas and call for an end to the war with Israel. AFPDemonstrators have demanded an end to he conflict with Israel, which has renewed military operations in the enclave. AFPPalestinians gather in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, to protest against Hamas and call for an end to the war with Israel. AFPDemonstrators have demanded an end to he conflict with Israel, which has renewed military operations in the enclave. AFP

Mar 28, 2025 | thenationalnews.com | Mohamad Ali Harisi |Hamza Hendawi

Palestinian protesters hold a sign reading 'Hamas Doesn't Represent Us' during a demonstration in northern Gaza. BloombergHamas sees Gaza protests as 'Israeli attempt' to pressure it into disarmingDemonstrations intensified across the Palestinian Strip this week in a rare display of public dissent against the group