Ireland poised to recognize Palestinian statehood: minister

DUBLIN: Ireland will move to recognize a Palestinian state in the coming weeks, Irish Foreign Minister Micheal Martin said Tuesday in Dublin. Martin said he will bring a formal proposal on recognition of a Palestinian state to the government when “wider international discussions” are complete. “Be in no doubt, recognition of a Palestinian state will … Read more

Spain, Ireland, Malta, Slovenia agree to work toward Palestinian state recognition

MADRID: Spain has agreed with the leaders of Ireland, Malta and Slovenia to take the first steps toward recognizing a Palestinian state, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Friday following a meeting of the European Council in Brussels. Speaking for Spain, Sanchez expected the recognition to happen during the current four-year legislature that began last … Read more

Ireland trade minister: Saudi Arabia offers ‘extraordinary opportunity’ for Irish firms looking to invest

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s dynamic business environment is continuously drawing attention from international companies, and now Estonian ride-hailing giant Bolt is looking to expand its operations in the Kingdom.  Established in 2013, the company has become a prominent player in the global mobility industry, operating in 45 countries and 500 cities, with a current valuation of €7.4 … Read more

Ireland shun handshakes with Israel at basketball qualifier after antisemitism accusation

LONDON: Gulf Giants pulled off an important victory over the in-form MI Emirates in the International League T20 in Dubai on Friday night. The Giants were led from the front by captain James Vince, who showed the way with 59 runs off 41 balls, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith’s quick unbeaten 43 off 26 deliveries. Together … Read more