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Qatar hotel occupancy rises by 29%, boosted by tourism and leisure expansionQatar’s hospitality sector recorded a significant 29 percent increase in hotel occupancy rates in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period last year, with occupancy levels
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Houthi militants launch coordinated attacks on three ships in Red and Mediterranean seasYemen's Houthi militants targeted three vessels, including an oil tanker, in the Red and Mediterranean seas with ballistic missiles, drones, and booby-trapped boats, according to a statement on
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Iran and Bahrain plan talks to restore diplomatic ties amid Gulf thawIran and Bahrain have agreed to initiate discussions aimed at restoring diplomatic relations, which were severed nearly eight years ago.
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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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Saudi Arabia raises minimum wage for citizens in private sector to SR4,000Saudi Arabia has increased the minimum wage for its citizens working in the private sector to SR4,000, subsidized by the Human Resources Development...
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Yemen: economic challenges result in drop in seasonal fruit consumptionThe seasonal fruit markets in northern Yemen are experiencing an unprecedented slowdown as consumers grapple with purchasing goods amidst worsening...
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UAE to establish specialised federal prosecution eentities for economic crimes and money launderingThe UAE Federal Judicial Council, led by Chairman Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, has given the green light to the proposal by the UAE Attorney...
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Bahrain-based crypto exchange rain receives permission to operate in UAEOn July 25, 2023, cryptocurrency exchange Rain, based in Bahrain, announced that it has been granted permission to operate in the United Arab Emirates...
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Dubai's commercial transport sector generates 242,000 jobs in 2022Dubai's commercial transport sector created 242,000 jobs in 2022, according to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). More than 7,000 companies operate...
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Bahrain commits $1.3 billion investment in UK economyYesterday, Bahrain announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Britain, outlining strategic investments and collaborations. According...
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EU wants battery autonomy, but first it needs graphiteAs Europe looks to declare its tech independence by becoming a leader in next-generation batteries, it will have to start by making its own graphite....
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Fear of Big Brother guides EU rules on AIAmid fears of a Big Brother-style society ruled by machines, the EU will urge authorities and companies to think hard before rolling out facial recognition...
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Google vs EU: a decade-long saga goes to courtGoogle and the EU have a big day in court Wednesday as the search engine giant enters a new phase of a legal saga that began a decade ago.
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Top EU diplomat to visit Tehran amid nuclear tensionsTop EU diplomat Josep Borrell was Monday due to visit Iran, said officials in Tehran and Brussels, on his first trip there since taking office, aiming...
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EU auto market set for first drop in seven years: carmakersEuropean new car sales are expected to fall by two percent in 2020, their first decline in seven years, the industry trade association said Wednesday...
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EU to relaunch push to regulate WhatsApp, Skype on privacyThe EU will relaunch its deadlocked effort to more closely regulate internet phone and message services such as WhatsApp, Skype and Messenger, a top...
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Belgium reports first death from vapingAn 18-year-old man died in Belgium of respiratory failure that authorities on Thursday (Nov 14) attributed to vaping and a mixture of harmful products...
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Apple slams EU as epic court battle over tax bill beginsApple went on the offensive against Brussels in an EU court on Tuesday, fighting the European Commission's landmark order that the iPhone-maker reimburse...
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EU medicines agency loses Brexit court case on London leaseThe European Medicines Agency, which is moving from Britain to Amsterdam because of Brexit, on Wednesday lost a court battle to cancel the lease on its...
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Bear bone discovery re-writes human history in IrelandAnalysis of a bear bone found in an Irish cave has provided evidence of human existence in Ireland 2,500 years earlier than previously thought, academics...
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Game over? Computer beats human champ in strategy challengeIn a milestone for artificial intelligence, a computer has beaten a human champion at a strategy game that requires "intuition" rather than brute processing...
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Your tablet screen is brought to you with the aid of ... carrotsThis Christmas, as consumers around the world hope Santa will give them a smartphone, TV or tablet computer, few people know that the lowly carrot...
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Plague may have sickened humans far earlier than thoughtThe plague wiped out millions of people beginning in the sixth century and through medieval times, but a study Thursday suggests the illness...
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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...