Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said...
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Marka: From a star UAE retailer to a bankrupt firm
Flouting norms, massive mismanagement and lack of transparency and corporate governance have potential to take any company the Marka Holding...
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Lebanon: Pharmacies go on strike over medicine shortages
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Dubai authorities probe Jebel Ali Port blast
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Curbs, vaccination drive help GCC minimize COVID-19 impact
Strict restrictions and intensive vaccination drive help the region deal with the pandemic Massive drop in global oil demand and...
Dubai’s consumer confidence surges to a ten-year high, signaling economic recovery
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Saudi Arabia to generate $150 billion in investments from its new transport policy
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Oil prices extend gains after OPEC+ talks fail, equities mixed
Brent broke above $77 for the first time since 2018 Breakdown of talks raises the possibility of $100 a barrel...
Disagreement between UAE, Saudi Arabia hobbles OPEC
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Fewer restrictions, fast vaccination give Dubai edge in events sector
The emirate plans to host one of the biggest gas conferences and an African investor summit this year Dubai aims...
New standardization, metrology legislation to drive UAE’s industrial sector: Sultan Al Jaber
New UAE standardization and metrology legislation will boost its industrial sector and national economy The standardization regulations will create an...
Saudi Arabia among top 10 in terms of mobile Internet speeds
Recent reallocation of frequency spectrum likely to increase the capacities of radio networks, improve quality of services Country plans to...
Argentina seizes 1.6 tons of cocaine headed for Dubai
Argentine authorities seized 1.6 tons of cocaine hidden in animal feed destined for Dubai and detained 12 people, police said...
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RAK Properties net profit rises 348% to AED120m in H1
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Saudi economy likely to grow nearly five percent this year
Saudi economy is expected to grow 4.8 percent in 2021 from 2.2 percent last year, according to the estimates of...
UAE among world’s fastest countries in deploying 5G
The latest technology is likely to accelerate the deployment of tech solutions that enable establishment of smart cities, including smart...
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Man faces 20 years in prison in US for illegally exporting laboratory equipment to Iran
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CEOs of listed Saudi firms resign in unusual numbers
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WHO urges action to suppress Covid before deadlier variants emerge
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