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Saudi Arabia: Islamic Development Bank signs MoU with SFD
The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their cooperation. This initiative is part of the activities celebrating the 50th…
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Yemen: Saudi Arabia’s Masam Project dismantles 1047 land mines in a week
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center Project (Masam) announced that its project succeeded in dismantling 1,047 mines across various Yemeni governorates during the fifth week of August 2024 The…
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US Soldiers assaulted by far-right Youth Group in Turkey; 15 Detained
At least two US soldiers were physically assaulted on the streets of Izmir in Turkey — a NATO ally of the United States — by a far-right Turkish youth group on Monday,…
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979 migrants intercepted off Libyan coast in past week: IOM
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that 979 migrants were intercepted and returned off the coast of Libya in the past week. “From 25 to 31 August 2024, 979 migrants were…
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Israeli operations across West Bank kill 29 Palestinians since Aug 28
Ramallah: Israel’s military operations across the West Bank starting from Wednesday have killed 29 Palestinians and wounded 121 others, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. The victims included 18 Palestinians in Jenin, four…
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United Kingdom suspends some arms sales to Israel
London: The UK government has announced the suspension of some arms export licenses to Israel. Foreign Secretary David Lammy informed lawmakers in parliament on Monday that around 30 licenses, out of a…
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Hamas says hostages will return in coffins if Israel continues military pressure
Gaza: Hamas has warned Israel that its “insistence” on getting hostages released through military pressure “will result in them returning to their families in coffins”. “New instructions have been issued to the…
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Dubai: Global Village announces new opening date for Season 29
Dubai’s Global Village will kick off its 29th season on October 16 and run until May 11, 2025, offering a family-friendly experience with a wide range of attractions and entertainment. Global Village,…
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UAE: Mall of UAQ welcomes first Al Baik outlet in the city
Mall of UAQ, a Line Investments & Property company and a subsidiary of LuLu Group International, has officially signed an agreement with Serv Quest, the licensed operator for Albaik UAE. This agreement…
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Saudi Crown Prince, Egyptian president discuss developments in Palestine
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a phone call on Sunday, September 1, to address the latest developments in Palestine. The conversation focused on the…
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Saudi Arabia bans pregnant women, sick pilgrims from performing Haj 2025
In a bid to ensure pilgrims’ safety and wellbeing, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued strict health restrictions for those undertaking the Haj pilgrimage in 2025. According to a health…
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Celebrity friend: New social media job in Saudi Arabia
Saudi marketing companies’ advertisements for the “celebrity friend” job have sparked controversy in the Kingdom, as it is one of the new jobs created by social media. A report by Saudi newspaper…
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US-led negotiators push for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal after murder of 6 hostages
The US, Qatar and Egypt, which are part of the several rounds of indirect negotiations between Israel and Hamas, are now pushing for a final ceasefire deal. This is following the brutal…
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Iran, Syria call for promoting bilateral cooperation
Iran’s new Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh and his Syrian counterpart Ali Mahmoud Abbas have held a phone conversation, calling for expanded bilateral cooperation, according to Defa News, the Iranian Defense Ministry’s news…
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Protests across Israel mount pressure on Netanyahu to reach hostage deal
Jerusalem: Hundreds of thousands of Israelis rallied across the country on Sunday, demanding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the return of hostages held in Gaza. Around…
