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Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump jet to use as Air Force One
Washington: President Donald Trump reportedly is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this…
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Disney to open its first Middle East theme park in Abu Dhabi
The Walt Disney Company announced on Wednesday, May 8, the development of its first-ever theme park in the Middle East, to be located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. This marks Disney’s…
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Israeli President urges India to deepen ties by working together on geostrategic issues
Jerusalem: Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday urged India to further deepen bilateral ties by working together on geostrategic issues, especially emphasising on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project, which he…
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Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear tensions
Washington: The US and Iran are holding direct talks with their first meeting scheduled for Saturday at “almost at the top” level, President Donald Trump said Monday, adding a failure to reach…
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Israel orders evacuations in Gaza amid expanded military operations
Jerusalem: The Israeli military has ordered civilians in multiple areas of the northern Gaza Strip to evacuate immediately, citing intercepted rocket fire from Palestinian territory. Military spokesman Avichay Adraee on Wednesday urged…
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India-UAE airfares could drop by 20 pc if capacity expands: Report
Airfares between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could see a reduction of up to 20 percent if air travel capacity doubles over the next five years. According to a report…
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Israel plans to establish ‘migration administration’ for relocating Gazans
Jerusalem: Israel is working to establish a “migration administration” to advance the relocation of Palestinian residents from the Gaza Strip, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said. Smotrich, a far-right leader and a…
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Israel says it is stopping entry of all aid, supplies into Gaza Strip
Tel Aviv: Israel said on Sunday it is stopping the entry of all goods and supplies into the Gaza Strip and warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept a new…
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Coca-Cola struggles as Midle East conflict boosts demand for Chat Cola
Order a Coke to wash down some hummus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank these days and chances are the waiter will shake his head disapprovingly — or worse, mutter “shame, shame” in…
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Dubai police launch first women’s rescue team in 53 years
Dubai police have made history by introducing its first all-female land rescue squad in 53 years, reflecting a groundbreaking initiative towards gender equality in law enforcement departments. The female officer’s team consists…
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Egyptian Prez, Jewish Congress chief discuss Mideast stability
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and President of the World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder discussed ways to restore stability in the Middle East. During a meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo…
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Hezbollah announces funeral for Hassan Nasrallah
Beirut: The Lebanese Hezbollah group Sunday announced the funeral of Hassan Nasrallah will take place on February 23, months after he was assassinated in a series of Israeli airstrikes in a southern…
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US, Egyptian presidents discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, having “a positive discussion” on the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire in the Gaza Strip brokered by the two countries…
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Interpol to establish regional office in Saudi Arabia
Interpol, the world’s largest international police organisation, has announced plans to establish a regional office for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Saudi Arabia. The announcement followed the signing of…
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Photos: Saudi Arabia unveils designs for ‘Dream of the Desert’ luxury train
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Italian hospitality company Arsenale have officially unveiled the final designs for the ‘Dream of the Desert’, the first five-star luxury train in the Middle East. This…