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The French government announced the launch of an emergency loan program to support small and medium-sized enterprises affected by rising fuel prices due to the escalation in the Middle East.In a statement, the Ministry of Economy revealed that companies operating in the transport, agriculture, and fisheries sectors will be eligible for fast-track fuel loans of up to 50,000 Euros.The ministry also said that the interest rate on the loans will be 3.8%, with repayment periods of up to three years. It noted that the program fulfills a commitment made last week by French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, whose government is seeking to contain the economic repercussions of rising oil prices caused by the war. Source link
The Arab Parliament condemned today the Iranian attack on a power generation and water distillation station in Kuwait, which resulted in material damage to the facility, noting that the attack came just days after other blatant assaults targeting electricity and water desalination plants in the country.In a statement, Arab Parliament Speaker Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi said that targeting civilian infrastructure, particularly energy and water facilities, violates all international norms, international law, and international humanitarian law. He called on the international community to put an end to such criminal acts that threaten Arab national security.He affirmed the Arab Parliament’s full solidarity with Kuwait and with all Arab countries subjected to such attacks, and its support for any measures taken to protect their security and stability, safeguard their sovereignty, and preserve their territorial integrity. Source link
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni at King Khalid International Airport in Jeddah during her state visit yesterday. (AFP) * Likely to visit Qatar today, say sources* Meloni first EU leader in region after war outbreak* Trip aims to back Gulf partners, protect energy supplies Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began her three-nation Gulf tour, which includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) yesterday. Meloni’s first stop was in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday to boost “national energy security”, a government source said, even as the Iran war intensifies in the region. She was the first leader of a European Union (EU) or Nato country to visit the region since the war began on February 28. The source said the premier would meet officials from Saudi Arabia, as well as from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, though it was not immediately clear if she would also visit those two countries. All three countries have been targeted by Iranian drone and missile strikes in retaliation for the US-Israeli bombardment of Iran. “The aim is to strengthen relations with these countries and repeat Italy’s support against Iranian attacks,” the source said. “The mission is also aimed at strengthening national energy security,” the source said, adding that the Gulf was a “crucial source of oil and gas for Italy”. Italy is highly dependent on energy imports and has been eyeing rising energy prices with growing concern. Meloni is expected to meet with Qatar’s energy minister and other key officials to discuss regional stability and coordinate a mediated resolution to the conflict. …
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