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NATO regional center launches advanced maritime security training for Gulf states
The NATO Regional Centre and the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative have launched a specialized training course titled “Joint Standardized Training in…
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Operations resume at the Iraqi Khor Mor gas field
The Ministry of Electricity in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq said that operations have resumed at the Iraqi Khor…
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Pope Leo XIV on his first foreign trip to visit Lebanon, Turkey
On his first foreign trip as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon for three days. Many…
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Earthquake jolts Central Iran, no injuries reported
Iranian state television reported that a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck central Iran early today, shaking the city of Bahabad in Yazd…
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Visa-free entry for Filipinos to Oman starting 2026
Filipino tourists will soon be able to visit Oman without a visa, as the Gulf nation plans to grant visa-free…
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Kuwait backs modern, digitally driven judicial reforms at Riyadh Summit
The Ministry of Justice confirmed on Tuesday that Kuwait’s participation in the Second International Judicial Conference in Riyadh reflects the…
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One Week Until Jewellery Arabia and Scent Arabia 2025
In just one week, the Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host the region’s largest luxury shopping event, the 33rd…
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Saudi Arabia opens one-year multiple entry e-visa for GCC residents
Saudi Arabia has expanded its eVisa platform to offer a 12-month, multiple-entry permit for expatriate residents of GCC states, including…
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GCC banks maintain strong capital buffers as Basel III progress diverges across the region: Fitch
A new report from Fitch Ratings shows that while the speed of Basel III implementation varies across the Gulf, GCC…
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Iran confirms Revolutionary Guard seized petrochemical tanker in Gulf waters
Iranian media reported on Saturday that Tehran has confirmed the Revolutionary Guard seized a tanker carrying a shipment of petrochemicals…
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