Iran ready to negotiate with US but not under ‘maximum pressure’: minister
In 2015, Iran struck a landmark deal with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, China and Russia to regulate its...
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Kuwait -- The UAE has topped the Arab list as the best and most attractive destination for investment and business...
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Turkey withdraws from treaty to prevent violence against women
Ankara's withdrawal has triggered condemnation from both the United States and the European Union The Istanbul Convention signed in 2011,...
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She has brushed aside five-time Wimbledon singles title winner Venus Williams in straight sets to reach the third round for...
Aries Group to make dowry-takers leave, face legal action
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UAE, Oman to host T20 World Cup as cricket continues to move out of India
ICC cited the effects of the second wave of Covid-19 in India for its decision The tournament will now be...
Saudi Arabia intensifies crackdown on residency, labor violators
274,849 rulings issued, nearly 5.7 million violators arrested Passport authorities call on citizens and migrants to stop employing or sheltering...
DP World opens new container terminal at Berbera Port in Somaliland
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Compensation deal reached over Suez Canal ship
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Public schools in UAE set to welcome back students on August 29
UAE public schools will reopen for physical learning on August 29 for the academic year 2021-22 The announcement was made...
Lebanon seizes drugs from a shipping container headed for Saudi Arabia
The consignment of millions of amphetamine pills was hidden in a shipping container Saudi Arabia had banned imports of fruit...
Egypt to soon start work on Saudi power link project
Egypt and Saudi Arabia will soon launch the African country’s electrical interconnection project This will increase grid capacity to 2,000...
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Palestinians hail ICJ ruling calling Israeli occupation illegal
Jerusalem: The Palestinian leadership hailed as "historic" Friday a ruling by the top UN court that Israel's occupation of the...
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Antivirus update sparks global tech chaos: Flights, banks hit
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Israel lawmakers vote to oppose Palestinian state
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European Union imposes fresh sanctions on ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers
Brussels, Belgium -- The European Union on Monday announced sanctions on five Israelis -- including those termed "extremist settlers" -- and...
- The asset freezes and visa bans are the second round of sanctions from the 27-nation bloc targeting violent Israeli settlers, taking the total number of listings to 14.
- Prominent settlers blacklisted by the European Union included Moshe Sharvit, Zvi Bar Yosef, Baruch Marzel, and Isaschar Manne.
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ADNOC Gas awards $550m contracts
The company aims to expand UAE gas infrastructure, increase customer reach
- Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts were awarded for the next phase of the UAE sales gas pipeline network enhancement "ESTIDAMA Project".
- ADNOC Gas will continue to expand its domestic business through ESTIDAMA, paying ADNOC a variable transmission fee for actual throughput of the pipeline.
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Dubai Summer Activities: A new guide to emirate’s attractions
Dubai, UAE -- A new #DubaiDestinations guide titled ‘Dubai’s Summer Activities’ invites residents and visitors to delve into an array...
- Developed by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, the interactive guide forms part of the latest phase of the #DubaiDestinations campaign.
- It seeks to showcase the city's top-rated summer experiences and highlight unique attractions that make Dubai a one-of-a-kind summer destination.