Over a billion pounds of Coke plastic waste to enter waterways: study
Washington, United States -- By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of...
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Beirut blast victims’ relatives rally for probe judge
Families of victims killed in the 2020 Beirut blast rallied to support the judge probing the disaster, after he was...
Geostrategy
Arab economies to grow by 2.9% in 2021, 3.6% in 2022: Report
Uneven recovery is expected as eleven Arab countries will likely recover by the end of 2022, while the recovery path...
‘Potential hijack’ of ship off UAE coast: UK maritime security agency
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Israel can ‘act alone’ against Iran after ship attack: Bennet
Bennett said Israel had shared intelligence with the United States, Britain and others also tying Iran to the attack.
UAE’s non-oil economy picks up in July, strongest in two years
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IMF officially approves increased lending capacity
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Abu Dhabi cuts procedures to start business by 71 percent
Discussions with stakeholders helped the Abu Dhabi government identify and remove duplicate requirements and modify existing requirements to facilitate the...
UAE children aged 3-17 to receive Chinese Sinopharm vaccine
The UAE has decided to inoculate children between the ages of 3 and 17 with Chinese Covid-19 vaccine Sinopharm. Children...
Jordanian flight, with 133 passengers on board, ‘forced’ to make landing
The airline, without disclosing the reason for early landing of the aircraft, said all the passengers and six crew members...
Israel’s govt approves state budget after three-year impasse
A protracted political crisis under former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu generated political instability that prevented the passing of a state...
RAK Properties net profit rises 348% to AED120m in H1
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Over a billion pounds of Coke plastic waste to enter waterways: study
Washington, United States -- By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of...
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2016 EgyptAir disaster started by cigarette in cockpit: report
An EgyptAir crash in 2016 that killed 66 people in the Mediterranean was likely caused by a fire that started...
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Solar switch may put off electricity crisis in Lebanon
Lebanon's energy industry sees a loss of up to $2bn every year as state treasury pays over $50bn in advances...
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Marka: From a star UAE retailer to a bankrupt firm
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Iran intensifies cyber espionage in Middle East
Cyberattacks by Iranian spies have become more sophisticated and have intensified against Arab countries, say industry experts.
- Iranian espionage targeted aerospace and telecommunications companies in the Middle East, the US, Russia, and Europe
- Cybereason identified 10 companies impacted during their three-month investigation
Investigation
UAE prosecutors launch probe into Union Properties
The UAE prosecutors have begun an investigation into Union Properties, the Dubai-based real estate developer, after allegations arose of the...
- The prosecutors will also investigate accusations that the firm hid the name of the beneficiary of the sale
- The firm, Union Properties, known for building Dubai Motor City, has not reacted to the start of the investigation
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10 worst passports in the Middle East
Which passports are among the worst in the Arab World? Know the details in this Explainer video created by TRENDS.
- Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Palestine and Libya figure in the list. But which one is at the bottom?
- Sudan, Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt are also listed, the latest Henley Passport Index highlights.

