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ADNOC Gas awards contracts

The $2.1bn contracts are aimed at enhancing LNG supply infrastructure.

ADNOC L&S buys stake in Navig8

The company will acquire the remaining stake in mid-2027.

DAE to acquire Nordic Aviation Capital

The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Emirates’ first A350 takes flight

The airline operated the inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.

NDMC arranges $2.5bn credit facility

The Shariah-compliant facility spans a tenure of three years.

Saudi Arabia cracks down on heritage site defacement with hefty fines

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against damaging the nation's cultural heritage sites, imposing hefty...

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Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, KAEC, Al-Ahsa join UNESCO global network of learning cities

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has announced that the cities of Madinah, King...

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Asian Games in China faces possibility of postponement: Official

The 2022 Asian Games in China is facing the possibility of being postponed, an official told AFP on Thursday, after...
  • The Olympic-sized event is scheduled to be held in September in Hangzhou near Shanghai, which is grappling with a major coronavirus emergency.
  • Most international sports events have been on hold in China since the Covid-19 pandemic, although Beijing hosted the Winter Olympics in a strict bio-bubble in February.
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David Cronenberg puts kidney stone pic on sale

The director has put up a picture of his newly removed kidney stones for sale for $30,000 as an NFT.
  • The Canadian has put up a picture of his newly removed kidney stones -- which he calls "Inner Beauty" -- up for sale for $30,000 as an NFT.
  • The auction comes as Cronenberg prepares to premiere his new movie, "Crimes of the Future", at the Cannes film festival next month.
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Bahraini artisans toil to preserve sugar-coated tradition

As Bahrainis celebrate Ramadan along with the rest of the Muslim world, the holy month is a period of appreciation...
  • As Bahrainis celebrate Ramadan along with the rest of the Muslim world, the holy month is a period of appreciation for traditional sweets
  • A thick mixture of sugar, saffron and freshly blanched almonds is transformed into a uniquely Bahraini version of the ubiquitous Middle Eastern dessert: halva
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UAE approves weeklong Eid al-Fitr holiday

The UAE Cabinet announced that the period from Ramadan 29 through 3rd Shawwal 1443 will be a paid Eid holiday...
  • The UAE Cabinet announced that the period from Ramadan 29 through 3rd Shawwal 1443 will be a paid Eid holiday for all private sector workers
  • The holy month of Ramadan began on April 2 for most Muslim countries, following observations from the International Astronomical Center
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UAE government holiday for Eid al-Fitr begins on 29th day of Ramadan

The holiday will last till the third day of the month of Shawwal, which is yet to be declared.
  • The holidays will begin on Tuesday, the 29th day of Ramadan
  • That date corresponds to April 30 on the Gregorian calendar
Business

Saudi Fashion Commission, Chalhoub Group to explore opportunities

The agreement is said to align with the objectives of the Fashion Commission to enhance collaboration and empower the sector...
  • The MoU sets out a framework for the creation of leadership roles furthering nationalization in the fashion retail sector
  • It is also to secure commercial spaces for the display of work by Saudi designers, and provide training courses in the field
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Netflix reports subscriber drop

It ended Q1 2022 with fewer subscribers than Q4 2021.
  • Factors hampering Netflix’s growth include subscribers sharing accounts with people not living in their homes
  • Another factor crimping Netflix’s growth is the intense competition from titans such as Apple and Disney
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Iran fights to recover antiquities stolen in wars

Decorated glazed bricks almost 3,000 years old are on display at Iran's National Museum after a four-decade search disrupted by...
  • It is the latest example of Middle Eastern and African countries recovering stolen antiquities which have ended up in Western countries
  • "We are in talks with the United States as well as with Australia to return objects," Nokandeh, curator of Iran's National Museum, said
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DEWA launches Ramadan campaign for sustainability

The campaign reportedly supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 and the Dubai Net Zero Carbon Emissions Strategy 2050.
  • During the campaign, DEWA is organizing virtual and physical awareness lectures to encourage the community to do a number of things
  • It is also organizing several virtual events, competitions, and internal lectures in Arabic and English, about the values of Ramadan
Economy

Libya looks to tourism to revive ‘heritage’

While late dictator Moamer Kadhafi allowed tourists to visit the country on organized trips, visitors have been thin on the...
  • Gharyan is a Libyan town where many residents have family records and property deeds dating back centuries
  • Some of the buildings are over 2,300 years old in Libya, and ancient Greek historians mentioned their existence

Saudi Arabia cracks down on heritage site defacement with hefty fines

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning against damaging the nation's cultural heritage sites, imposing hefty...
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Demarai Gray quits Everton to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq

London, United Kingdom - Demarai Gray has left Everton for Al-Ettifaq ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline in the Saudi Pro League....
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‘Sharjah solidifies its global cultural hub status’

"The Sharjah International Book Fair has established itself as an exemplary Arab accomplishment, and we are elevating its role to...
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Israel showcases Roman era weapons

Four Roman-era swords and a javelin were discovered inside a cave in the Judean desert, where they had been preserved...
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Saudi hosts AlUla Desert Blaze, the toughest run in GCC region

AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- AlUla Desert Blaze, a unique running challenge, which kicked off on Saturday and saw participation of nearly 200 male and female...
  • The run, which kicked off Saturday, saw participation of nearly 200 male and female runners from 39 countries.
  • The participants faced the toughest challenges amid scorching summer heat, enduring temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius.
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UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress

"It' time to promote the Olympic Movement's core values in close collaboration with national sports organizations and key authorities. The...
  • Sheikh Ahmed commends the efforts of past Presidents of the National Olympic Committee
  • New NOC Board members have been elected and tasked with raising UAE's sporting standards
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Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond

From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...
  • From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
  • With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy