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Daily Tribune
02-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Governor Murphy sees Bahrain as New Jersey's gateway to Gulf trade
Governor Murphy sees Bahrain as New Jersey's gateway to Gulf trade Mohammed Darwish TDT | Manama Bahrain may serve as New Jersey's entry point to Middle Eastern markets, Governor Phil Murphy said during a roundtable in Manama, pointing to the kingdom's financial services presence and growing interest in digital finance. 'I'm a recovering banker, my case from Goldman Sachs,' he told journalists. 'So I've been to the kingdom before. That was the reason I was here. But I'm thrilled to be here now as Governor of New Jersey.' The visit is part of what Murphy called a GCC week, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. First time It is the first time a sitting New Jersey governor has visited Bahrain. Murphy said Bahrain was not only an important ally of the United States, but also moving in an economic direction that is very consistent with New Jersey's own. He gave a quick portrait of his home state: about 9.5 million residents, eleventh by population, ninth by economic output, and the fourth smallest in area. Travels That, he noted, makes it the most densely populated state in the country. Around 20 per cent of US GDP is either generated in or travels through New Jersey. 'We're the most diverse American state by many measures,' he said. The state's strengths now lie in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, telecoms, generative AI, the green economy, logistics, film, television, digital media, and financial technology. Opportunity 'That's a big, I think, opportunity between the kingdom and New Jersey,' Murphy said. He summed up New Jersey in two words: talent and location. The state has what he called the number one public education system in America and is home to top universities including Princeton and Rutgers. Largest port It also houses the largest port on the US East Coast and sits along the northeast corridor, a key artery for commerce. 'We sell very internationally in New Jersey,' he said. 'This is our twelfth international mission in my seven-plus years as governor.' During the visit, Murphy said he would be meeting ministers, visiting the US Fifth Fleet, and had already held briefings with the American embassy. Memorandum of understanding He also announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on youth apprenticeships and exchange programmes with Bahrain's Masari platform. 'Really excited,' he said. 'I don't think that happens unless we're here, face to face.' 'Even in a world of Zooms and phone calls, there's nothing, nothing like sitting face to face,' he said. 'And the respect you show to actually come here, or the respect our Bahraini counterparts show when they say, 'We want to go to New Jersey and visit you,' that means an enormous amount.' Topics Murphy said he had specific topics to raise with the Minister of Industry and Commerce, His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, and that the visit would include discussions around capital investment, infrastructure, and joint ventures. He also touched on trade policy, saying he was not a tariff guy. Tariffs, he said, might be useful when dealing with bad actors, but not with allies. Good thing He welcomed the US–Bahrain free trade agreement and called Bahrain's strategic and defence ties with the US, particularly its hosting of the US Navy, a good thing. Murphy said he supported the idea of more manufacturing in America, including in his own state, but would approach it differently to the Trump administration. 'I'm working with the legislature to get a massive bill passed that would incent multinationals to make stuff in New Jersey, so they wouldn't have to worry about tariffs.'
Saba Yemen
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas Discusses Developments in War on Gaza with Turkish Foreign Minister
Doha - Saba: A delegation from the leadership of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), headed by Mohammed Darwish, Chairman of the Movement's Leadership Council, discussed with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in the Qatari capital, Doha, the latest developments in efforts to stop the war on Gaza. According to an official statement, Darwish briefed the Turkish Minister on the latest developments in efforts to halt the Zionist aggression against our people in the Gaza Strip and the results of the movement's delegation's visit to Cairo. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Saba Yemen
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hamas delegation leaves Cairo
Gaza - Saba: A Hamas leadership delegation left Cairo on Saturday evening after holding ceasefire talks with Egyptian officials. Hamas said in a statement that the movement's delegation, headed by Mohammed Darwish, head of the movement's leadership council, and the remaining members of the council, left Cairo after holding extensive talks and consultations with Egyptian officials on efforts to achieve a ceasefire and end the war in the Gaza Strip and all related issues. The delegation reviewed the movement's vision for reaching a comprehensive deal that achieves a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, relief, and reconstruction. It was agreed to exert further efforts and continue communication to ensure the success of these efforts, according to the statement. Hamas indicated that the meeting addressed the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip after two months of a strict blockade and the Israeli enemy's prevention of the entry of aid, food, and medical supplies into the Strip. It also emphasized the need for urgent action to deliver aid and the needs of the Strip to Palestinian citizens. The movement's delegation arrived in Cairo at dawn on Saturday. It included the head of its leadership council, Mohammed Darwish, and council members Khaled Meshaal, Khalil al-Hayya, Zaher Jabarin, and Nizar Awadallah. Hamas indicated that the delegation began meetings with Egyptian officials this afternoon to discuss Hamas's vision for a ceasefire and an end to the war and a prisoner exchange based on a comprehensive deal that includes a full Israeli withdrawal and reconstruction. Earlier on Saturday, Hamas spokesman Jihad Taha confirmed that communication with mediators is ongoing and that they are making efforts to reach an agreement that will halt the Israeli aggression on Gaza. In press statements, Taha expressed his hope that the mediators' efforts would succeed in the coming days and lead to the crystallization of an agreement that serves the interests of our people. He noted that the movement had presented a clear and balanced vision for halting the aggression, including withdrawal, a ceasefire, reconstruction, prisoners, and the formation of an independent administration for the Gaza Strip. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Roya News
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Hamas to present five-point proposal in Cairo talks
A senior Hamas source has revealed that the group plans to present a five-point proposal during upcoming talks in Cairo, aiming to secure a long-term ceasefire and a comprehensive agreement with 'Israel'. The plan includes a prisoner exchange, a five-year truce, and international and regional guarantees. According to media reports the first item on the proposal is a comprehensive prisoner exchange. Under this deal, all 'Israeli' captives held in Gaza would be released in exchange for an agreed number of Palestinian detainees. The proposal also calls for a permanent ceasefire, a full withdrawal of 'Israeli' forces from Gaza, the start of reconstruction efforts, and the lifting of the blockade. The second point outlines Hamas' willingness to agree to a five-year ceasefire, provided it is backed by international and regional guarantees. The third point calls for restoring conditions to what they were before March 2, 2025. This would include an end to military operations, 'Israeli' forces returning to positions agreed upon in the January 17, 2025 deal, and the resumption of humanitarian aid under a defined protocol. The fourth point proposes establishing a local technocratic committee made up of independent figures to govern Gaza. This would follow the Egyptian proposal for a community-based support committee. The final point affirms Hamas' readiness to engage in national Palestinian reconciliation, based on previous agreements between Palestinian factions—most recently the Beijing Agreement of 2024. Earlier Tuesday, a senior Palestinian official familiar with the ceasefire talks told the BBC that Qatari and Egyptian mediators had put forward a new proposal to end the war in Gaza. A senior Hamas official confirmed a delegation had left Doha for Cairo to discuss the ideas. The proposed plan reportedly includes a ceasefire lasting five to seven years, the release of all 'Israeli' captives in exchange for Palestinian detainees, an official end to the war, and a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The same official also noted that Hamas is open to transferring the governance of Gaza to a mutually agreed Palestinian body—either the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank or a newly established administrative entity. Hamas' delegation to Cairo will be led by political bureau chief Mohammed Darwish and senior negotiator Khalil al-Hayya. A Hamas leader, speaking to Agence France-Presse on condition of anonymity, confirmed that the delegation would meet Egyptian officials to explore these new ideas for a potential ceasefire. 'Israel' has not yet commented on the proposed plan. While it is too early to assess the chances of success, the Palestinian official described the current mediation efforts as 'serious' and said Hamas has shown 'unprecedented flexibility.' The last ceasefire collapsed a month ago, when 'Israel' resumed its military campaign in Gaza. A few days ago, Hamas rejected an 'Israeli' proposal that included a demand for the group to disarm in exchange for a six-week truce.
Jordan News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Jordan News
New Proposal to End Gaza War Includes Potential 7-Year Truce - Jordan News
A senior Palestinian official involved in the ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas told the BBC that Qatari and Egyptian mediators have presented a new proposal to end the war in Gaza. اضافة اعلان According to the official, the plan includes a truce lasting between five and seven years, the release of all Israeli captives in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, an official end to the war, and a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The official also noted that Hamas has expressed readiness to hand over the administration of Gaza to a Palestinian entity agreed upon both nationally and regionally. This entity could be the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank or a new administrative body. A high-level Hamas delegation is set to arrive in Cairo for further consultations on the matter. The delegation will include Mohammed Darwish, head of Hamas's political bureau, and Khalil al-Hayya, the group's lead negotiator. Israel has not commented on the proposal. While it is still too early to assess the likelihood of the plan's success, the Palestinian official described the mediation efforts as serious, noting that Hamas has shown "unprecedented flexibility." The most recent ceasefire deal collapsed a month ago after Israel resumed its bombardment of Gaza. Just days ago, Hamas rejected an Israeli proposal that demanded the group disarm in return for a six-week truce. On Saturday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed that the war will not end until Hamas is eradicated and all hostages are returned. Hamas, in contrast, has insisted that Israel must commit to ending the war before any hostage release can take place.
