Kuwait strips tens of thousands of citizenship since August 2024
The latest campaign abolishes naturalization by marriage, which only applied to women, and revokes citizenship granted to wives since 1987....
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Trump threatens Apple with a 25% tariff if iPhones aren’t made in US
Washington, United States -- US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened Apple with a 25 percent tariff if the iPhones...
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Saudi Crown Prince announces new company to boost Kingdom’s global tech status
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday launched a new company called Alat geared to...
- The company, chaired by the Crown Prince, aims to enhance the capabilities of the Saudi technology sector
- It aims to create 39,000 direct jobs and achieve a direct non-oil GDP contribution of $9.3 billion
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ADU inks MoU with Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of Commerce
ABU DHABI, UAE - Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italy-Czech Republic Chamber of...
- The pact seeks to promote the exchange of faculty, researchers, and staff members between ADU and European universities.
- The agreement will help establish a research centre for entrepreneurship studies and start-ups in both Italy and the UAE.
The DCO Council announces multilateral initiatives to bridge digital divide
Manama, Bahrain - The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), a global intergovernmental organization dedicated to fostering digital prosperity for all by...
- Topics of discussion included cross-border market growth; the value of data; human-centric and sustainable digital economy
- The DCO Council also announced the joining of Bangladesh, Qatar, and Greece as the new member states
Average lifespan in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia reached 77.6 years compared to 74 years in 2016, the...
- The remarkable progress is attributed to a series of strategic efforts, notably the incorporation of health promotion principles into all facets of life and policy
- Initiatives such as promoting walking culture, reducing salt in foods, and fortifying health services have collectively contributed to the nation's improved health landscape
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Iran and Turkey to utilize modern tech for electricity exchange
Tehran, Iran - Iran and Turkey are set to enhance their electricity exchange capabilities through the implementation of modern technology,...
- The Iran Grid Management Company and the Turkish Electricity Transmission Company (TEIAS) will operationalize the Khoy-Van grid line
- The agreement sets the stage for full-scale operation, opening avenues for electricity exchange between Turkey and several European countries
Saudi products declared free from artificial trans fats
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) for its...
- Deaths attributed to artificial trans fats globally are estimated at around 500,000 annually, being a major cause of cardiovascular diseases
- Saudi Arabia's accomplishment aligns with its Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program, focusing on a healthy food and nutrition strategy
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44% of Saudis are young, making up 78% of the labor pool
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia on Monday launched "Youth Development Strategy" to help its youth to play a critical...
- Saudi Arabia on Monday launched "Youth Development Strategy" to help its youth to play a critical role in the national economy
- Aligned with the Saudi Vision 2030, the strategy seeks to create an enabling environment for the progress and growth of young people
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Two million people may die in Gaza without world’s help: Turkish foreign minister
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Monday expressed serious apprehensions about the escalating situation in the Gaza...
- Hakan Fidan described the current events as "a tragedy on another scale" and emphasized the need for prompt preventive measures
- If people in Gaza also begin to die of hunger and disease, it will become a great moral burden that the world will not be able to bear, he said
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Saudi Journalists Association poll: Women, visionaries lead the way
Nearly half of the newly elected board members were women, a first in the 21-year history of this prominent media...
- Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief of Arab News, elected as Deputy Chairman.
- Six women, including Noor Nugali and Thekra Al-Atyawi, achieve board positions.
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Royal Commission for AlUla chief held for abuse of power, money laundering: report
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The CEO of the Royal Commission for AlUla, Eng. Amr Al-Madani, has been arrested on charges...
- The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) reported the arrest, stating that Eng. Amr Al-Madani's partners in a company were also apprehended
- Despite formally leaving the company upon joining the government, Al-Madani is accused of retaining ownership and influencing the Royal Commission to recommend deals
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Kuwait strips tens of thousands of citizenship since August 2024
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Ceasefire begins: Israel, Hamas exchange hostages and prisoners amid fragile hopes for lasting peace
The 42-day truce's first phase involves prisoner exchanges and hostage releases, but the future remains uncertain as both sides navigate...
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Ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas goes into effect, marking first steps toward peace
As the first phase of the ceasefire takes effect, the world watches to see whether this temporary reprieve will be...
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Joint Operations Room set up in Cairo to oversee Gaza ceasefire implementation
Cairo, Egypt - A joint operations room has been established in Cairo to oversee the implementation of the Gaza Strip...
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WEF’s risks report 2025: Rising geopolitical tensions, environmental threats, disinformation dominate future threats
A survey of over 900 experts reveals state-based armed conflict as the most pressing global risk for 2025, driven by...
- A late 2024 survey of over 900 global risks experts, policymakers, and industry leaders identifies state-based armed conflict as 2025's top risk
- Extreme weather events, societal polarization, and cyber-espionage also rank prominently, underscoring a landscape fraught with challenges
Social media’s evolving role in GCC spotlighted at Doha conference
Doha, Qatar – The Qatar Investment and Innovation Conference, held on Wednesday, at Barahat Msheireb in Msheireb Downtown Doha, brought...
- The conference, co-hosted by Msheireb Properties and The Business Year, explored critical themes critical to the GCC’s position as a leading investment hub
- Julien Hawari, CEO of Million and Sirius Lab, highlighted key social media trends in the region, such as the rise of content driven by younger, tech-savvy demographics
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Israel, Hamas ceasefire begins Sunday, includes hostage deal, phased Israeli withdrawal, more aid for Gaza
The deal, brokered by the U.S., Egypt, and Qatar, includes Hamas releasing 33 hostages and Israel freeing hundreds of Palestinian...
- The deal includes release of 33 Israeli hostages, including women, children, and the elderly, and, in return, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian captives
- The deal also allows for a dramatic increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with over 500 trucks of food, water, and medical supplies expected to enter the region daily