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Emirates Investment Authority restructures board
The United Arab Emirates cabinet on Wednesday approved the restructuring of the Emirates Investment Authority’s board of directors, Sheikh Mohammed…
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Exclusive: Saudi astronauts mark new era for Saudi Arabia’s intergalactic ambitions
Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali al-Qarni, who ventured into space this week, are a “source of national pride”, the Saudi…
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Seven Indians rescued after boats capsize near Shark Island in Sharjah’s Khorfakkan
The UAE coast guard rescued seven people from drowning near Shark Island in the beach-side city of Khorfakkan, the Gulf…
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Israeli soldier injured in trampling accident
An Israeli soldier was lightly wounded in a ramming attack in the West Bank village of Hawara on Sunday. إصابة…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli minister’s visit to Al-Aqsa mosque compound
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry on Sunday strongly condemned a visit by an Israeli official to the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. In a statement,…
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Overview of seven-day Sudan ceasefire agreement signed in Jeddah
The warring sides in Sudan have agreed on a short-term ceasefire agreement that goes into effect on Monday evening in…
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Iran to publicly hang two men over Shiraz shrine attack: Official
Iran is preparing to carry out the public hanging of two men who have been sentenced to death for their…
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‘Lift off’: Saudi astronauts – including Arab world’s first female – blast into space
Saudi Arabia made history on Monday when it sent two of its citizens – including the first ever Arab female – to…
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Bahrain set to resume diplomatic ties with Lebanon
Bahrain said Saturday it would restore full diplomatic relations with Lebanon after a year and a half, following a row…
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Sudan’s factions reach 7-day humanitarian truce and ceasefire: Sources
The Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) agreed to a seven-day humanitarian truce and ceasefire, two negotiation sources told…
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