Business
Gulf
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Green Parks in Abu Dhabi mitigate urban heat island effect by up to 2.2°C: studyA recent study conducted by Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with the US tech giant IBM, has unveiled the pivotal role of green
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Saudi Arabia to allow alcohol sales to non-Muslim diplomats, unveiling new regulatory frameworkSaudi Arabia is set to permit the sale of alcohol to non-Muslim diplomats, marking a significant shift from its long-standing prohibition. The decision, outlined in a new regulatory framework,
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Possible single visa for GCC residents to enable intra-member state travel soonThe Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), comprising six countries, is contemplating the implementation of a single visa system, allowing residents to travel freely among member states, according
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Israel's Foreign Minister inaugurates Embassy in BahrainIsrael's Foreign Minister, Eli Cohen, officially opened the country's permanent embassy in Bahrain. The inauguration took place during Cohen's visit to Bahrain, where he met
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Bahrain enhances prisoners' rights amid mass hunger strikeBahrain has announced an expansion of certain human rights provisions for individuals within its prison system in response to a mass hunger strike involving hundreds of prisoners in the
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Kuwait plans land transfer valued at $8.1 billion to pension fund - finance ministryKuwait's Ministry of Finance announced on Monday its intention to facilitate the transfer of land valued at over 2.5 billion dinars ($8.12 billion) to the nation's pension fund
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Bahrain's real estate sector continues Its upward trajectoryAccording to a recent report by Savills, Bahrain's real estate sector experienced steady growth in the second quarter of 2023, with positive developments seen in residential sales, rents, and
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Protesters target Polanski film at cinemas in BrusselsFeminist activists defaced cinemas in Brussels with angry condemnations of director Roman Polanski's latest film overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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London Latino heartlands struggle for survivalWhenever London's South Americans go looking for a job, a helping hand, the flavours of home or a party with their compatriots, they head to the Latino indoor market
Politics
EU commission head Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday (Dec 17) announced she plans to meet US President Donald Trump early next year, as transatlantic trade tensions simmer.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was seeking Tuesday to outlaw extending the Brexit transition period beyond the end of 2020, as he prepared to put the EU divorce deal before MPs.
EU leaders agreed Friday to a target of making the bloc carbon neutral by 2050, but the deal was immediately undermined by Poland's refusal to implement the aim.
Tens of thousands of members of Italy's youth-driven Sardine Movement on Saturday rallied in Rome, as part of their campaign to battle xenophobia and shake up the country's politics.
European leaders warned Friday that Britain could become a formidable rival, just hours after a big victory by Prime Minister Boris Johnson's conservatives all but sealed the UK's Brexit divorce.
EU leaders said Friday they were ready for the next phase of Brexit, just hours after the resounding victory of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's party that all but seals Britain's divorce from the
The new European Commissioner for Justice told AFP Friday he wants to ensure Malta implements the EU's recommendations for judicial reforms following the murder of an investigative
Bosnia should urgently close a temporary migrant camp or people will "start to die" during the winter period, a European human rights official warned Tuesday.
The EU's new leadership took office on Sunday, one month later then planned, promising a more united Europe that would be ready to face major challenges, including fighting climate change.
The head of the charity Doctors Without Borders on Wednesday called for authorities to "urgently evacuate" vulnerable migrants from badly overcrowded camps on Greek islands.
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UAE
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Reaching new heights: Dubai's skyrocketing residential towerThe Dubai Marina district is soon to host what is touted as the world's tallest residential tower, courtesy of Dubai developer Select Group. Rising to...
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Dubai residents to enjoy six-day free parking during Eid Al Fitr festivitiesDubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a generous offer for motorists during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holidays. Parking across Dubai...
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Umrah in Ramadan from the UAE? 3 vital points to consider before departure!Understanding Mandatory Vaccinations, Umrah Permits, and Visa Requirements
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Sheikh Mohammed establishes 'Parkin' PJSC for Dubai's parking operationsIn a recent move, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has sanctioned Law No. (30)...
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UAE's COP28 President defends climate science comments amid criticismSultan al-Jaber, the head of the United Nations climate conference in Dubai, has reaffirmed his respect for climate science amidst backlash following...
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Exciting prospects: extended weekends await UAE residents in 2024In 2024, UAE residents might enjoy a six-day-long weekend, as the government plans four extended breaks according to the official calendar.
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Dubai's budget for 2024-2026 reaches Dh246.6 billion, supported by Sheikh Mohammed's visionHis Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has given his approval to Dubai's...
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In a world first, Sharjah replaces fire-prone facade of residential towerSharjah, UAE: The Sharjah City Municipality has taken a groundbreaking step by replacing flammable cladding with non-combustible materials on a residential...
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Dubai to inaugurate world's first floating mosqueIn a move to bolster religious tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is set to unveil the world's first floating mosque at the Dubai Water...
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Dubai Airport surpasses pre-pandemic levels with 41.6 million passengersDubai International Airport has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing pre-pandemic passenger levels, recording 41.6 million travelers during...
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UAE passport ranks 12th globally with visa-free access to 179 countriesThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) passport has secured its position as the strongest in the region, climbing three places in the global rankings. According...
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One million Israelis have traveled to the UAE since the Abraham AccordsSince the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020, one million Israelis have visited the United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the...