A U.N. commission report warns of the Middle East conflict’s impact on Arab countries’ energy, water and food systems. A 20% rise in food prices could push 5 million people into food insecurity in the region.
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Despite the closure of a key Middle East strait, the country has sufficient essential stocks and has airlifted 300 metric tons of goods, the minister said.
This week, representatives from some of the world’s largest central banks are meeting to analyze the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. Rising energy costs are expected to trigger higher prices.
On Thursday (12), a flight departs Doha for São Paulo. On Friday (13), flights leave Guarulhos Airport for Doha. Qatar’s airspace remains closed, with only limited operations authorized.
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday (9) amid the conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran. Since the attacks began, the price of a barrel of WTI has increased by 70%, something never recorded over such a short period.
Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said the conflict could force Gulf states to stop producing and supplying energy within days.
The Arab country called on residents to sign up on the national volunteer platform to support efforts in response to Iran’s attacks. There are opportunities to help in health, engineering, logistics, administration, regulation, and other areas.
At the Vatican, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the Prime Minister of Bahrain, held discussions on peaceful coexistence in relations and the need to end the conflict in the Middle East.
A report by the UNHCR released Wednesday (14) pointed out that the number of forcibly uprooted people hit a record. One in every 74 people leave their home due to war, persecution and human right abuses.
Brazil-based M&K provides advisory, export and import services and operates primarily with the defense and public safety industry. It has sought to widen its share in other segments such as healthcare and commodities.
The defense industry show ended Wednesday (17) in Doha. The Brazilian area was visited by international authorities and executives, including Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar.
Marcela Jacques from Recife and Renata Isa from Curitiba live in the Arab country with their husbands and children and were taken aback by the war started in 2011.
The last story of ANBA series on the country talks about Latakia on the Mediterranean coast. A tourism region, it suffered with the crisis and the loss of many of its sons, soldiers that died in combat in other cities.
Crac des Chevalier, a Crusader castle in Syria, was occupied for two years by armed groups and damaged during the fights. On top of a mountain, the monument oversees the Valley of Christians and is the theme of ANBA’s fourth story on the country.
