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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu shakes hands with Libyan Prime Minister of the Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibah in Moscow. (AP) Asharq Al-Awsat
Russia has welcomed the prospect of renewed military cooperation with Libya as Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu hosted Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah.
“I consider your Moscow visit to be the first step towards resuming full-scale cooperation between the defense ministries of the two countries,” Shoigu told the Libyan prime minister in remarks released by his ministry.
Shoigu said he hoped that “the Russia-friendly Libyan people would overcome the years-long crisis which has broken out as a result of crude outside interference.”
Egyptian-Canadian Ally Salama wants a culture of mental wellness that speaks to the Middle Eastern mindset
With no let-up in COVID-19 cases in many countries, people are understandably feeling overwhelmed and anxious
Updated 02 April 2021
April 01, 2021 22:29
DUBAI: Of the Arab world’s many problems exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, mental health is easily among the most insidious.
Fortunately, one young Arab has made it his life’s mission to help lead the conversation in the region and address the latent stigma surrounding feelings of depression and anxiety.
The story begins a few years ago when Ally Salama, a 24-year-old Egyptian athlete, moved to Toronto, Canada, to pursue a university degree in entrepreneurship and innovation.
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