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Agthia 9M profit nearly triples

Third-quarter revenue increased 14.4 percent.

UAB nine-month profit rises 6%

Loan growth, lower impairment charges boost earnings

du 9M profit up 10.8%

Revenue grows as connectivity demand supports earnings

Al Rajhi Bank 9M profit up

Revenue growth lifts earnings despite higher provisions

Mashreq prices Dim Sum bond

UAE bank raises offshore renminbi funding

Egypt again delays opening of massive new museum, citing regional tensions

Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian authorities announced on Saturday that the long-awaited inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) would once...

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Muslim pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ as Hajj concludes under extreme heat in Saudi Arabia

Starting at dawn, the more than 1.6 million Muslims took part in the pilgrimage will throw seven stones at each...

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Gentrified Cairo has no room for homes on Nile

Dozens of vibrantly colored floating homes have for decades dotted the banks of the River Nile, rare havens of leafy...
  • Residents of the 30 or so houseboats  that remain moored on the banks of the Nile last week received eviction orders
  • Barely a week after the eviction order, some boats have already been towed off and impounded in a state marina, despite petitions and campaigning
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Young Arab artists dream of freedom in unique talent show

The show was performed under the stars at a seaside theatre in the resort of Hammamet and broadcast across the...
  • The show was performed under the stars at a seaside theatre in the resort of Hammamet and broadcast across the region
  • The show, the fourth of its kind, also served as a showcase for up-and-coming talent, such as Ahmed al-Qrinawi from Gaza
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Iran craftsmen make ‘world’s largest’ kilim

Produced by the weavers in southern Fars province, the rug measures an enormous 1,100 square feet. It was commissioned by...
  • Kilims, which are flat and not knotted, have traditionally been woven by hand by nomads in Turkey, the Caucasus, Iran, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, for use in tents.
  • The export of Iran's world-renowned carpets raise between $400 million and $500 million a year.
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Rich heritage buried under Gaza Strip

In January, workers at a construction site stumbled upon a Roman necropolis dating from about 2,000 years ago.
  • After the last war between Israel and Hamas in May 2021 left a trail of damage in Gaza, Egypt began a reconstruction initiative worth $500 million.
  • Authorities periodically announce discoveries in the territory, but tourism at archaeological sites is limited.
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Turkey’s banned musicians sing the blues in run-up to 2023 vote

Artists fear that the fun is being drained out of Turkey to flatter the conservative Islamic core of Erdogan's eroding...
  • Artists fear that the fun is being drained out of Turkey to flatter the conservative Islamic core of Erdogan's eroding support
  • The conservatives' resurgent cultural influence under Erdogan is most vividly visible on the Turkish music scene
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Dubai eateries earn Middle East’s first Michelin stars

Created in 1900 by the brothers Andre and Edouard Michelin of the tyre company Michelin for motorists, the guide has...
  • Two restaurants were given two-star ratings, another nine gained one star and 14 received the Bib Gourmand for value-for-money gourmet fare.
  • Sixty-nine restaurants serving 21 types of cuisine were listed, including Italian, Japanese, Arabic, French and Indian.
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Scientific session organized by Islamic Forum begins in Sharjah

The twenty-second scientific session organized by the Islamic Forum kicked off at Al Maghfirah Mosque, Sharjah. Dubbed "The Migration Route",...
  • Dubbed "The Migration Route", the session is running between 18th and 30th June.
  • More than 600 participants from inside and outside the country joined the program.
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Sharjah, Hungary discuss cooperation in cultural field

A high-level Sharjah's Department of Government Relations delegation was in Hungary to discuss mutual investment opportunities and outline ways to...
  • Chairman of Sharjah's Department of Government Relations expresses his admiration for the Liget Budapest project
  • The project aims to renew Budapest’s most iconic public park while fully respecting its 200-year-old heritage
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Israeli maestro woos fans in off-limits Iran

Eliyahu's ethereal music, partly inspired by his Jewish roots from the Dagestan region of the Caucasus, is gaining recognition in...
  • Eliyahu's ethereal music, partly inspired by his Jewish roots from the Dagestan region of the Caucasus, is gaining recognition in Israel
  • Despite the bitter hostility between the Israeli government and Tehran, he also has a growing following among Iranians
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Saudi youth excel in event management in Jeddah Season

Saudi youth make their mark in event management during Jeddah Season where they comprise over 80 percent of the workforce...
  • Saudi youth are over 80 percent of the workforce in event management in Jeddah Season
  • Saudi youth demonstrate their ability and success to manage and organize events

Egypt again delays opening of massive new museum, citing regional tensions

Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian authorities announced on Saturday that the long-awaited inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) would once...
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RAK cultivates communities with arts and culture

“Culture and arts are an integral part of building communities and a key pillar of Ras Al Khaimah’s sustainable development,”...
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Hosts Qatar embrace ‘positive pressure’ of Asian Cup title defense

Doha, Qatar -- Qatar coach Tintin Marquez said Friday they relish the "positive pressure" of trying to retain their Asian Cup...
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Saudi football chief brands Mancini penalty walkout ‘unacceptable’

Doha, Qatar - The president of Saudi Arabian football said Roberto Mancini's disappearing act before the end of the penalty shootout...
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Over 70 percent of musicians fear AI, says French-German study

PARIS, FRANCE - More than two-thirds of musicians fear that artificial intelligence will make it impossible to make a living, according...
  • The report found that 35 percent were already using AI in a "large number of areas related to music creation".
  • The report added that estimated incomes would fall 27 percent by 2028, equivalent to some US$2.9 billion.
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Iran ‘following dreams’ in trying to win first Asian Cup since 1976

Doha, Qatar - Iran are "following our dreams" in trying to win the Asian Cup for the first time in 48...
  • Three-time champions Iran face Syria in Qatar with a quarter-final against Bahrain or pre-tournament favorites Japan up for grabs
  • Along with holders Qatar, Iran are the only team left in the competition who went through the group stage with a 100 percent record
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Choice and opportunity are crucial for empowerment

"These are all campaigns into which I have poured my heart and soul. True empowerment, the kind I want for...
  • Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Ambassador to the United States of America, responds to criticism in The Washington Post regarding the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.
  • She highlights the significant progress in women's rights and sports in Saudi Arabia, with 330,000 female athletes, advocating for a global, balanced dialogue on women's issues.