LES SABLES-D'OLONNE PORT, FRANCE - UAE-registered boat Bayanat has taken second place at the Golden Globe Race 2022 (GGR) after 236 days of sailing. Former Indian Navy officer Commander (Retd.) Abhilash Tomy sailed non-stop around the world on the boat sponsored by Abu Dhabi-based geospatial AI solutions provider Bayanat. Â ...
Arab nations gather to discuss ending Syria’s long isolation
Arab countries gathered in Jeddah on Friday to discuss ending Syria's long spell in the diplomatic wilderness as regional relations shift following Saudi Arabia and Iran's decision to resume ties.
The price of love: Pandemic fuels romance scam
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Omicron variant spread due to mix of factors
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Global stocks rise amid optimism Omicron won’t derail recovery
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