Hospitality leaders to gather in Dubai for Commercial Strategy Conference
Dubai, UAE -- The region's top hospitality professionals will converge at the Conrad Dubai Hotel on November 25-26, 2025, for...
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Fans without tickets can attend World Cup matches after group stage ends
Doha, Qatar---World Cup fans without tickets can travel to Qatar and watch the rest of the matches after the group...
- Qatari authorities said Early December feature, which allows fans without tickets to apply for a Hayya Card, will be valid after midnight on Dec. 2.
- Fans will need to show proof of accommodation and pay an entry fee of QAR 500 ($137) to obtain the Hayya Card and enter Qatar. Children under 12 will not be charged.
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Ukraine welcomes Russian oil price cap agreed by EU, G7
Ukraine welcomed a US$60 price cap on Russian oil agreed by the EU, G7 and Australia, saying it would "destroy"...
- Poland had refused to back the price cap plan over concerns the ceiling was too high.
- The embargo will prevent shipments of Russian crude by tanker vessel to the EU, which account for two thirds of imports.
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US unveils high-tech B-21 stealth bomber
PALMDALE, UNITED STATES - The United States on Friday unveiled the B-21 Raider, a high-tech stealth bomber that can carry...
- Many specifics of the aircraft are being kept under wraps.
- The plane will offer significant advances over existing bombers in the US fleet.
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Jordan to elect commerce chamber boards in poll
Amman, Jordan— The commercial sector across Jordan will go to the polls on Saturday to choose representatives in the boards...
- The number of voters entitled to participate in the voting process is 27,982 merchants
- Twenty-three others will run for the elections of the ten commercial sectors that will join the Jordan Chamber of Commerce board of directors
Arts & Culture
VOX Cinemas unveils debut slate of original Arabic films
Diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE.
- Diverse line-up of movies features local stories from new and established storytellers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon and UAE
- VOX Cinemas will join forces with Sirb Productions, sister company of Myrkott Animation Studio, to produce a Saudi comedy
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Saudi Arabia eyes hosting AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia— Saudi Arabia has submitted its bid to host the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, a key moment...
- Saudi Arabia’s move to bid for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup builds on its expression of interest earlier this year
- The kingdom has embraced transformation at pace, and growing women’s leadership in sport is a crucial element
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G7, EU agree oil price cap to reduce Russia war funding
The price cap is designed to make it harder to bypass the sanctions by selling beyond the EU. Poland's ambassador...
- The price cap, negotiated between the G7 group and the European Union, will come into effect with an EU embargo on Russian crude oil from Monday
- The embargo will prevent shipments of Russian crude by tanker vessel to the EU, which account for two thirds of imports
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SABIC signs pact with Aramco, PKN ORLEN
They will study feasibility of Polish petrochemical sector investment.
- The agreement laid the first cornerstones towards a potential partnership with Aramco and PKN ORLEN in petrochemical production, said SABIC acting CEO.
- In August, Aramco and SABIC Agro-Nutrients Company obtained the world's first independent certifications recognizing the production of blue hydrogen and blue ammonia.
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Energy crisis driving climate-friendly power savings, says IEA
PARIS, FRANCE - Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven countries across the world to boost energy efficiency, creating "huge potential"...
- Governments have scaled up fossil fuel subsidies to cushion the impact of rising energy costs on households in the wake of the Ukraine conflict.
- According to the IEA research, governments, industry and households invested a record $560 billion this year in energy efficiency measures.
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Supporting India’s G20 presidency is a priority for UAE, says Minister
The UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that the Gulf...
- The UAE will work towards a world where human progress is an inalienable right for all.
- The UAE views the G20 as a forum that plays a critical role in multilateral efforts.
Hospitality leaders to gather in Dubai for Commercial Strategy Conference
Dubai, UAE -- The region's top hospitality professionals will converge at the Conrad Dubai Hotel on November 25-26, 2025, for...
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Iran agricultural, food exports hit US$4.8bn in 10 months
TEHRAN, IRAN – The country has exported more than 6.7 million tons of agricultural and food products worth US$4.8 billion...
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Saudi Arabia’s air defense commander examines Russia’s S-350, S-400 systems
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Defense Force Lieutenant-General Mazyad bin Suleiman Al-Amr has inspected...
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RTA inks agreement to develop entry/exit points for Dubai Harbor
DUBAI, UAE - The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of the Emirate has entered into a strategic partnership with ‘Shamal...
- The bridge extends from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, an exceptional seafront district that hosts the region’s marina.
- RTA would construct a bridge of two lanes in each direction spanning 1,500 meters and accommodating 6,000 vehicles per hour.
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Number of visitors to Qatar rises 31.9 percent in December, says report
DOHA, QATAR - The total number of inbound visitors to the country reached about 519 thousand in December 2023, recording...
- Qatar Monthly Statistics bulletin said the highest number of visitors was from the Gulf Cooperation Counci at 33 percent.
- According to the bulletin, the total number of registered new vehicles in December 2023 has reached 3,390 new vehicles.
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UAE allocates US$5m for UN’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza
ABU DHABI, UAE – As per the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
- The UAE is keen to support the humanitarian operations being carried out by the United Nations in the Gaza Strip.
- The UAE stressed on the need to prevent further loss of life and avoid inflaming the situation in the Palestinian territory.