Morocco set for sheepless Eid as drought persists
As the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha approaches, Fatima Kharraz can't seem to find the usual sense of celebration after...
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How social media can ‘trigger’ eating disorders in young people
Paris, France -- Social media can push vulnerable young people towards developing eating disorders by glorifying thinness and promoting fake,...
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Sheikh Khalifa: A legacy of progress and empowerment
He continued his predecessor's remarkable legacy until his own passing on May 13, 2022. Under his leadership, the UAE flourished,...
- Under Sheikh Khalifa's leadership, the UAE fortified its prominent stature and assumed a leading regional and global role by fostering deep-rooted relations with numerous countries
- To secure prosperous future, Sheikh Khalifa initiated an era of empowerment by implementing long-term national strategies, initiatives, and plans including the Principles of the 50
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Anger among people in Turkey, voters divided on election eve
Widespread public anger at the state's slow response to the tragedy leads many believe that Hatay's electors will vote differently.
- Several people who were forced to flee their homes have returned to take part in the elections.
- Many people are annoyed that after the earthquake the Turkish state had abandoned them.
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Saudi football club silent on Messi as fans awaits signing
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Al-Hilal president Fahd Bin Nafel refused to comment on the possibility of signing Lionel Messi, insisting his...
- "Don't ask me about Messi," Al-Hilal President Bin Nafel told reporters when asked after club's victory in the King's Cup final in Jeddah.
- After two years at Paris Saint-Germain, Saudi Arabia offers an "enormous" financial opportunity for the 35-year-old Messi, a source said.
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Royal wedding bells: Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein to marry Rajwa Al Saif on June 1
Crown Prince Hussein, who is 28 years old and heir to the throne, proposed to Rajwa at her father's home...
- Crown Prince Hussein, who is 28 years old and heir to the throne, proposed to Rajwa at her father's home in the presence of his parents
- The couple, who became engaged in August 2022, will follow in the footsteps of Princess Iman and choose one of the Jordanian palaces as their venue
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Word power: Gender-neutral language need of the hour
"Despite all of the lovely words spoken by every company and organization during events such as International Women’s Day to...
- Many airlines and airports continue to use gender-specific language despite efforts towards gender equality in the Gulf region
- Gender-specific language is a reminder of historical bias that hinders efforts towards gender equality and this needs to change
Geostrategy
Dozens file ‘documents’ to take part in Kuwait polls next month
Kuwait City, Kuwait -- Dozens of candidates have submitted their candidacy documents for Kuwait's National Assembly election, set to take...
- On Saturday, 31 candidates registered to run in the elections, the second day of registration, bringing the total of hopefuls so far to 61
- The oil-rich country has seen much wrangling between the government and the elected parliament, hampering fiscal reforms
Economy
DIFC, PwC launch program to boost tax settlement knowledge
DUBAI, UAE- DIFC Academy announced a collaboration with PwC’s Academy to offer a globally recognized diploma program aimed at upskilling...
- Under the deal, DIFC Academy will offer the UAE Corporate Tax Diploma Program in collaboration with PwC’s Academy.
- The program was announced in preparation for the UAE Federal Corporate Tax Law, which comes into effect June 1, 2023.
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Ex- Indian Navy officer, sailing on UAE-registered boat, is second at Golden Globe Race 2022
LES SABLES-D'OLONNE PORT, FRANCE - UAE-registered boat Bayanat has taken second place at the Golden Globe Race 2022 (GGR) after...
- The third edition of the GGR commenced on September 4, 2022 at the picturesque Les Sables-d'Olonne port in France.
- Initially 30 sailors had enrolled for the competition, but only 16 were able to make it to the starting line.
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Almost 8,000 participants to take part in Sharjah’s 10th Charity Marathon
SHARJAH, UAE- The 10th Annual Charity Marathon, expected to attract over 8,000 runners from all segments of society, is all...
- It is organized by the Friends of Arthritis Patients (FAP) of the Health Promotion Department (HPD) at the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah.
- The marathon will take place along Al Mamzar Corniche and feature a variety of innovative health, sports, and recreational events and activities.
Geostrategy
India to become world’s most populous nation this week, says UN
India will overtake China as the world's most populous country in the coming week, hitting almost 1.43 billion people, the...
- India is topping China due to both rapid growth in its own population and a decline in China's after hitting 1.426 billion last year.
- China is expected to decline steadily to around one billion people by the end of this century, according to UN projections.
Morocco set for sheepless Eid as drought persists
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British lawmaker suspended over ‘Islamophobic’ comments
London, UK - Britain's ruling Conservatives on Saturday suspended their former deputy chairman from the parliamentary party, after he refused to...
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Expelled from France, imam vows to challenge decision in court
Soliman, Tunisia - A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action...
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Domestic Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia guaranteed compensation for lodging issues
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has announced that domestic pilgrims will be eligible for compensation in the event of...
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US teens make efforts for Jewish-Muslim dialogue in New Jersey suburb
TEANECK, US - They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students -- one Jewish and one...
- The unexpected success of that first meeting led to a second, larger one, and the girls since have enjoyed support.
- Despite the strong turnout, the girls were not overly optimistic about the outcome of the meeting.
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AI game gains popularity during Chinese New Year festivities
SHANGHAI, CHINA - Young Chinese flocking home for Lunar New Year this weekend have turned to an AI chatbot game to...
- The new game uses an AI chatbot to simulate the barrage of squirm-inducing questions young people can expect to face.
- The annual inquisition as extended families gather for China's biggest festival is a cultural touchstone across the country.
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Butter chicken battle hits Indian court
Moti Mahal, one of the city's oldest restaurant chains, accuses rival of falsely taking credit for inventing the marinated chicken...
- The lawsuit, running to over 2,000 pages, claims that Moti Mahal's founder first crafted the dish by adding a rich tomato-based gravy to leftover chicken to keep the pieces moist
- The restaurant is seeking 20 million rupees ($240,000) in damages, and wants the court to bar Daryaganj from claiming its family pioneered the recipes