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Feeding fit: Saudi Arabia redefines the poultry sector
In February 2024, Saudi Arabia's poultry industry reached a milestone by producing 100 million kilograms of poultry, thereby setting new...
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Technology helps accelerate industrial decarbonization
There are three main pillars to this approach: transforming existing industries with advanced technologies, creating the green industries of the...
- Digitalization plays a key role in making existing industries more sustainable, driving low-carbon production and decarbonization throughout value chains
- R&D is vital for advancing technologies in green industries, with the UAE committed to increasing spending to further develop and deploy green innovations
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Saudi Arabia leads Arab world in gold reserves
The Kingdom holds 323.1 tons of gold, accounting for 21.4% of the total yellow metal held by central banks in...
- The Kingdom holds 323.1 tons of gold, accounting for 21.4% of the total yellow metal held by central banks in the Arab countries. Qatar, UAE and Kuwait are also regional leaders
- Saudi Arabia and Oman have the majority of the natural gold mines in the GCC region. Saudi gold ore production, meanwhile, stood at around 430,000 ounces in 2022
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Businesses help strengthen UAE-Iran economic ties
"The economic cooperation in these sectors has contributed to increasing joint trade and investment exchange," he said while attending the...
- The UAE-Iran economic relations have experienced significant development and continued growth in various fields, says Abdullah Mohammed Al Mazrouei, a key UAE official
- The economic cooperation has contributed to increasing joint trade and investment exchange, adds the Chairman of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry
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GCC ministers review Sudan’s healthcare, relief bid
Gulf health ministers discuss ways to upgrade healthcare systems in the region and relief work in Sudan, seeking to enhance...
- Gulf health ministers discuss ways to upgrade healthcare systems in the region and relief work in Sudan, seeking to enhance and unify efforts since the outbreak of the crisis
- Since April 15, at least 700 people have been killed in the conflict, and thousands more have been wounded and displaced internally or across the border to neighboring countries
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UAE astronaut, others relocate SpaceX Dragon on ISS
The relocation of the spacecraft was supported by the Mission Control Centre at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, SpaceX...
- The relocation of the spacecraft was supported by the Mission Control Centre at NASA’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, SpaceX in California, and monitored by the MBRSC team
- The successful completion of the important mission marks a new accomplishment for Expedition 69 and advances scientific endeavors on the space station
British coronation: World leaders congratulate Charles III, Camilla
Leaders in the United States and Europe sent congratulations to Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation...
- US President Joe Biden congratulates King Charles III and Queen Camilla on their coronation and praised the enduring friendship between the US and the UK
- China calls for cooperation and peace with the UK, urging a mutually beneficial ties, while EU hails coronation as testament to enduring strength of British monarchy
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Regional cooperation vital to address climate change
“The recent, intense weather events in Central and West Asia show that we need to take urgent, collective action. Countries...
- Urgent, collective action to address the severe impacts of climate change in Central and West Asia and its neighboring countries, says ADB Director General for the region
- Climate change may have severe impacts in the region, including greater water scarcity, expanded desertification, and more extreme weather events like floods and drought
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KSA, US confirm direct talks between Sudan factions
However, fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, where the conflict has already claimed around 700 lives and displaced nearly 450,000...
- However, fighting continues in the Sudanese capital, where the conflict has already claimed around 700 lives and displaced nearly 450,000 civilians, reports suggest.
- UNICEF warns that the violence has become fatal for a large number of children as aid workers struggle to access areas hit by violence, while both sides seek a military victory
UAE marks 47 years of unification of Armed Forces
The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address...
- The ongoing overall technological developments drive the UAE Armed Forces to increase their efforts to modernize in order to address current regional and global challenges.
- The UAE Armed Forces have become one of the strongest in the region and the world, making a valuable contribution to international alliances, highlight UAE leaders
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GCC considers unified visa system to boost tourism
Ministerial-level talks are underway among the GCC nations to achieve a single visa agreement, says Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al...
- Ministerial-level talks are underway among the GCC nations to achieve a single visa agreement, says Bahrain's Tourism Minister Fatima Al Sairafi during an event in Dubai
- The unified GCC visa strategy aims to boost tourism sector's contribution to GDP, create employment, enhance competitiveness and ensure sustainability of the industry
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"The Gulf country will continue its efforts to achieve peace through tangible steps and a roadmap for a two-state solution....
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World unites at COP28 to shift away from fossil fuels
Nearly 200 nations in Dubai have collectively endorsed an agreement to move away from fossil fuels, marking a significant step...
- Nearly 200 countries in Dubai have collectively endorsed an agreement to move away from fossil fuels, marking a significant step in addressing climate change.
- EU climate chief Wopke Hoekstra lauds the historic deal targeting a 43% reduction in emissions by 2030 as a significant breakthrough after decades of discussions.
UNGA strongly endorses ceasefire in Gaza conflict
The UN General Assembly passes a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the Security Council's inaction and putting...
- The UN General Assembly passes a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, highlighting the Security Council's inaction and putting pressure on Israel and the US.
- The resolution, supported by an overwhelming majority, underscores the growing global concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for urgent peace efforts.
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MSF demands immediate, sustained truce in Gaza as toll rises to 15,899
Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) has urgently called for a ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating violence and rising...
- MSF UAE's Executive Director, Dr. Khalid El Sheikh, highlights severe violence in Gaza.
- Israeli military operations in Gaza criticized for impacting civilians and medical facilities.