US bans gear from China’s Huawei, ZTE over security risk
US authorities announced a ban on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security"...
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Israel PM says FBI won’t quiz troops over journalist’s death
Outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid said Israeli soldiers "will not be interrogated" by the US' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)...
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Fully-vaccinated Saudi citizens can fly abroad from Aug 9
Also eligible for travel are citizens who recovered from virus six months ago and those who were infected six months...
- Also eligible for travel are citizens who recovered from virus six months ago and those who were infected six months earlier and vaccinated with single dose
- Passengers below age of 12 need to present an insurance document approved by the Saudi Central Bank
Sharjah survey to measure sector-wise growth in emirate
Department of Statistics and Community Development said the impact of government policies on the economy is reflected in the survey...
85 percent of Dubai documents electronically archived in 2021
DGW says electronic archiving part of its efforts to develop a centralized digital archive compliant with international standards
One of world’s largest carpet factories coming up in Dubai
The solar-powered facility will enable Standard Carpets to increase production capacity by 40 percent and produce and additional 400 tons...
57 Europe-bound migrants drown as boat sinks off Libya
The ship sank off the Libyan port of Khoms, some 120 kilometres east of the capital Tripoli, a key gateway...
Egypt records 13 percent jump in food exports in first half
Arab countries topped Egypt's food export market destinations with a value of $1.090 billion or 55%, followed by the European...
Fee for setting up business in Abu Dhabi cut by 94 percent
The reduced fee includes six activities within the business license and covers all fees for several government entities
Jordan’s king confirms meeting Israeli PM; seeks better relations
Abdullah said he was “encouraged” by his interaction with Bennett and stressed the need to rebuild Israeli-Jordanian relations, “because it...
Dubai realty sales worth $4.02 bn recorded in June
Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Land, Green Community and Town Square top top areas of interest for...
$500bn Saudi NEOM wants to be world’s most competitive free zone
The $500-billion mega city will have its own laws and regulations to govern itself.
US bans gear from China’s Huawei, ZTE over security risk
US authorities announced a ban on the import or sale of communications equipment deemed "an unacceptable risk to national security"...
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World food prices hold steady in October, says FAO
World food prices held steady in October, though cereal prices rose over uncertainty of a deal giving safe passage for...
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Europe could face gas shortage next year, says IEA
Europe must act immediately to prevent a shortage of natural gas next year as Russia slashes deliveries in the wake...
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Europe’s gas storage reserves now at over 90 percent
With prices falling and ports clogged with liquefied natural gas tankers, fears of a winter heating crisis in Europe have...
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Pound sinks against dollar on UK political uncertainty
The British pound sank against the dollar on political uncertainty after the resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, while...
- The dollar strengthened also on expectations that the US Federal Reserve would press ahead with its program of bumper interest rate hikes.
- Traders were girding for another possible intervention by Tokyo after the dollar went above 150 yen.
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Australia strikes down recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Striking down the previous government's decision to recognize West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, Australia has said the city's status should...
- In 2018 a conservative government led by Scott Morrison followed former US president Donald Trump's lead in naming West Jerusalem as the Israeli capital
- Palestinians claim the eastern part as the capital of a future Palestinian state
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FIFA praises Qatar’s reforms to improve living conditions of workers
Applauding Qatar's "groundbreaking reforms" that are "changing the lives of thousands of workers for the better," FIFA President Gianni Infantino...
- Amnesty International and other groups have demanded that FIFA set up a $450 million fund for migrant workers and their families who suffered during the decade of construction
- Officials also said on Monday that 30,000 extra hotel rooms had been added to the official accommodation platform to cater for late ticket sales