OPEC+ postpones meeting amid signs of ‘discord’ on output plans
The 22-member OPEC+ group led by Saudi Arabia and Russia was due to decide on its 2025 output policy at...
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Prototype of new public transport system in Makkah inaugurated
400 buses to be part of the transport system aimed at easing access to the Grand Mosque and supporting economic...
UN body says global food supply to be strong in 2021
Trade flows continued to reach new highs during the ongoing pandemic At the global level, food and agricultural exports grew...
SNIC Insurance outsources health insurance to Health 360°
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Middle East Policy Council invites nomination for 40 Under 40 Awards
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GACA, Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors sign an agreement to implement performance quality assessment services
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CBUAE introduces whistleblowing portal to anonymously report misconduct
Portal to address alleged illegal and unethical practices by taking the necessary action promptly It also allows the sharing...
African Business Leaders awarded Honorary Doctorate in Dubai
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Saudi company using salt water to grow crops bags $10 million investment
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UAE is member of UNESCO’s diversity promotion committee
The Intergovernmental Committee consists of representatives of 24 countries Al Kaabi proposes six areas of action that warrant the attention...
OPEC+ postpones meeting amid signs of ‘discord’ on output plans
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UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
"I have stood hundreds of times before at this podium, but never for a more significant vote than the one...
- Palestinians in April relaunched a request dating back to 2011 to become full members of the United Nations, where their current status is that of a "nonmember observer state."
- The vote lets Palestinians submit proposals and amendments directly, without having to go through another country, as is the case now.
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Hezbollah says fighters killed after Israeli strike on south Lebanon
The Lebanese security source, requesting anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to the media, said that "four Hezbollah...
- Hezbollah said it launched "an air attack with explosive drones" targeting an Israeli military base and its vicinity in retaliation.
- At least 399 people have been killed in Lebanon in seven months of cross-border violence, mostly militants but also including more than 70 civilians.
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Etihad reports record Q1 profit
Total revenue increased by $269 million in the same period.
- The airline said the revenue increase reflects an increase in network capacity and passenger numbers.
- The airline carried 4.2 million passengers over the quarter, up 41 per cent year-on-year.