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Four Israeli Artillery Shells Land in Lebanon’s Shebaa Valley
Coordinated Efforts Avert Sinking of SEA HORSE Vessel at Beirut Port
Shehadeh Advocates for Enhanced Cybersecurity at Beirut Conference
Kuwait’s major housing projects secures citizens welfare attracts foreign developers
Kuwait is currently undertaking several large-scale housing projects aimed at addressing the growing demand for residential units, and it includes Al-Multaa city, South Saad Al-Abdullah City, and South Sabah Al-Ahmad City.
Those major projects were s…
WTO raises 2024 goods trade forecast; but wary of risks due to geopolitical tensions
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has expected world merchandise trade volume to grow 2.6% in 2024 and 3.3% in 2025, following a larger-than-expected decline of -1.2% in 2023.
In a report released today, the WTO said that in 2024 and 2025, inflation…
OCHA Official warns against Israeli occupation evacuation orders for N. Gaza
A UN Official warned against the recent evacuation orders by Israeli occupation authorities for northern Gaza and their intensified ground operations, saying it will risk more death, destruction and another mass displacement of civilians.
This remark…
du unveils transformative B2B portfolio, launches new operating sub-brands
du, the leading Telecom and Digital Services Provider, today announced its newly revamped Business-to-Business (B2B) portfolio, crafted to redefine digital possibilities for businesses nationwide.
du has unveiled two new operating sub-brands joining …
UAE leaders congratulate President of Fiji on National Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Wiliame Katonivere of Fiji on the occasion of his country’s National Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Min…
Sheikh Zayed Book Award restructures scientific committee for its 19th edition
The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), has welcomed four new members to its Scientific Committee: Jordanian-American academic Dr. Khaled Al Masri, Saudi academic and researcher Dr. Munira Al Ghadee…
Dubai Islamic Bank issues $500 million Additional Tier 1 Sukuk
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) successfully issued a US$500 million Additional Tier 1 Sukuk with a profit rate of 5.25 percent per annum.
The Basel III-compliant Sukuk will strengthen DIB’s capital adequacy ratio and optimise its balance sheet.
DIB’s broa…
KPC: Kuwait oil price down USD 1.50 to USD 77.62 pb
Price of Kuwaiti oil dropped USD 1.50 to settle on USD 77.62 per barrel on Wednesday compared to USD 79.12 pb on Tuesday, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said on Thursday.
Globally, price of Brent crude dropped by 60 cents to USD 78.58 pb, while W…
US calls for free, fair elections in Iraq’s Kurdistan
The US Department of State voiced hope that the political parties in Kurdistan region, north Iraq, will ensure free, fair and transparent elections in the coming 10 days.
“We support all efforts to ensure they are free, fair, and transparent and occu…
Dubai to host EMEA Stakeholder Conference 2024 in November
The EMEA Stakeholder Conference is set to take place between 5th and 7th November 2024 at Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection.
This invitation-only event, organised by Hospitality Network, brings together over 700 of the most influent…