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UN member nations vote overwhelmingly to back Palestinian membership bid
A United Nations resolution in support of Palestinian membership passed with overwhelming support on Friday, and granted new privileges to…
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Unified GCC tourist visa: System will be in place by end of 2024, UAE official says
The system to launch the unified GCC tourist visa will be put in place by the end of the year…
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Saudi Arabia says anyone violating Hajj regulations between June 2-20 will be punished
Citizens, residents, and visitors to the Kingdom caught violating Hajj regulations and instructions without a permit in specified areas will…
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Gulf banks’ cash dividends grow 46% to reach $25 billion in 2023
• The Kuwaiti banking sector ranked fourth in the Gulf, with combined net profits amounting to $4.98 billion in 2023,…
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Dubai breaks ground on world’s largest airport
• The new Al Maktoum International Airport will be the world’s largest airport with a final capacity of 260 million…
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Saudi Minister: World Economic Forum to redraw global development paths
The World Economic Forum meeting in Riyadh is a unique opportunity to redraw development paths in all countries and adopt…
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Saudi Arabia to host World Economic Forum amidst geopolitical challenges
As global economy grabbles with increasing challenges, specifically in the Middle East region, Saudi Arabia gears up to host World…
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NCCAL affirms significance of Gulf museums undersecretaries meeting
The 22nd meeting of undersecretaries of GCC member states’ temples and museums is imperative as it discussed several topics and…
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Giving Gulf citizens Schengen visas for 5 years when applying for the first time
The EU announced on Monday the relaxation of visa rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain. The European…
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British surgeons train Kuwaiti medics for Gaza deployment
British surgeons and anaesthetists from the David Nott Foundation completed two ‘Hostile Environment Surgical Training’ courses for over 30 Kuwaiti…
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