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First UN team since quake crosses into rebel-held Syria

SARMADA: The first UN delegation to visit rebel-held northwestern Syria since last week’s earthquake crossed over from Turkiye Tuesday, an AFP correspondent reported, as anger simmers at the world

February 14

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A couple’s guide to spending a romantic Valentine’s Day in Saudi

RIYADH: Saudis are gearing up to celebrate their love on Valentine’s Day at some of the Kingdom’s most romantic destinations and restaurants. From the many highly in-demand locations in the country,

February 13

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‘Shooting star’ asteroid lights up sky over English Channel

LONDON: An asteroid that exploded over northern France early on Monday stunned onlookers after lighting up the night sky in a flash of pink. The one-meter-long asteroid, named Sar2667, burnt up in

February 13

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IMF chief says markets have good reasons to be more upbeat on economy

DUBAI: The head of the International Monetary Fund said on Monday that financial markets have good reason to be more upbeat, pointing to the US economy likely avoiding recession and China’s reopening

February 13

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Rohingya community in India raises funds for Turkiye-Syria earthquake

NEW DELHI : When Amina Khatoon saw a news clip of a woman and her children stuck beneath the rubble following the devastating earthquake that hit Syria and Turkiye last week, she was instantly

February 13

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UAE In-Focus — Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling net profit rises 33% in

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC Drilling reported a rise of 33 percent in 2022 net profit, largely driven by new rigs entering its operational fleet. The company’s net profit for 2022 was $802 million, up

February 13

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Post-quake environment could fuel anti-immigrant sentiment in Turkiye

ANKARA: As rescue efforts continue following the devastating earthquake on Monday, the death toll in Turkiye and Syria combined has surpassed 28,000, and is likely to increase. Among those rescued

February 12

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Saudi commission holds ‘The Future of Design’ virtual meeting

RIYADH: The Architecture and Design Commission held a virtual meeting titled “The Future of Design” with enthusiasts, specialists and practitioners in the design sector. The meeting aimed to promote

February 12

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Saudi Arabia sends first female astronaut to join International Space

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday said it is sending the kingdom’s first female astronaut and a male astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of 2023. Astronauts

February 12

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Turkiye-Syria quake deaths pass 28,000, UN warns toll to double

KAHRAMANMARAS: Rescuers on Sunday pulled a seven-month-old baby and a teenage girl from the rubble nearly a week after a powerful earthquake devastated huge areas of Turkiye and Syria, killing more

February 12

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Real estate markets in KSA and Dubai poised for positive growth in

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate market is up for positive growth in 2023, with the post-pandemic recovery of the tourism sector being the key indicator within the hospitality sector, revealed the

February 12

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Death and devastation in Turkey’s Hatay province underscore the

ANKARA: Baris Yapar managed to escape his building when the first massive earthquake struck southeast Turkiye in the early hours of Monday. His grandparents were living just a short distance away,

February 12

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Healy, Gardner star as Australia thrash New Zealand at World Cup

PAARL, South Africa: Australia opened the defense of their Women’s T20 World Cup title with a crushing 97-run win over New Zealand at Boland Park in Paarl on Saturday, but captain Meg Lanning said

February 12

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Political obstacles slowing aid to Syrian quake victims: Relief chief

CHICAGO: Political obstacles, mainly from Damascus, are slowing humanitarian relief efforts in the wake of Monday’s devastating earthquake in northern Syria, the head of a major aid organization said

February 11

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WHO chief arrives in Syria’s quake-hit Aleppo: state media

ALEPPO: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived on Saturday in Syria’s quake-stricken city of Aleppo, state media reported. Tedros “arrived at Aleppo airport to tour some

February 11

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UK firefighters rescue trapped mother in Turkiye, reunite her with

LONDON: London firefighters have rescued a mother who was trapped under a collapsed building in Turkiye for four days and reunited her with her new-born daughter. Footage circulating on social media

February 11

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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST forges new partnerships, showcases smart

RIYADH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology participated in the second edition of LEAP 2023 in Riyadh, a global platform for future technologies where pioneering technology

February 11

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Saudi ambassador holds reception to celebrate World Interfaith

PARIS: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to France Fahad bin Maayouf Al-Ruwaily held a reception to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week and International Day of Human Fraternity. In his speech,

February 10

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‘Moon Knight’ star May Calamawy to attend Middle East Film & Comic

DUBAI: “Moon Knight” star May Calamawy, who is of Egyptian and Palestinian descent, has been announced as a celebrity guest for this year’s Middle East Film and Comic Con, taking place from March 3-5

February 10

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PIF announces completion of second green bond issuances totaling

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has raised $5.5 billion through its second green bond issuance, it has announced. The sovereign wealth fund will use the money to finance its sustainable

February 10

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Tech giant showcases solutions for Kingdom’s digital transformation

Riyadh: Chinese tech giant Huawei highlighted tech applications designed to meet the needs of various sectors in the Kingdom, including government, at the LEAP 2023 global conference. The company’s

February 10

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Barcelona mayor brands Israel apartheid state, cuts ties

MADRID: The mayor of Barcelona has severed her city’s official ties with Israel, accusing the country of “the crime of apartheid against the Palestinian people.” The decision by Mayor Ada Colau has

February 10

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Ukraine’s Zelensky makes emotional appeal for EU membership

BRUSSELS: President Volodymyr Zelensky asked his Western allies Thursday for more weapons and said “a Ukraine that is winning” its war with Russia should become a member of the European Union,

February 10

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British Home Office faces legal action over treatment of Afghan

LONDON: The UK Home Office could face a legal battle over its plans to remove Afghan refugees from a London hotel and move them hundreds of kilometers from their jobs and children’s schools, it was

February 09

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Horizon Foods issues prospectus for 20% IPO on Nomu

RIYADH: Saudi livestock meat firm Horizon Foods, a subsidiary of Tabuk Agricultural Development Co., has issued the prospectus to list 1.6 million shares on the Kingdom’s parallel market Nomu.

February 09

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US should beware Iran’s Latin American maneuvers

It should be a serious warning to the international community, particularly the US, that the Iranian regime has been increasing its military presence in Latin America. The Islamic Republic has been

February 09

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New initiative to empower 10,000 Jeddah students

JEDDAH: Integrated solutions provider Johnson Controls Arabia has announced its participation as founding partner in Saudi Arabia’s new Future Industrialists initiative. Implemented by the

February 09

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GCC chief meets with UK ambassador to Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Gulf Cooperation Council’s new Secretary General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with the British ambassador to Riyadh Neil Crompton on Wednesday. During the meeting, the two officials

February 09

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Wide gaps between Republican priorities and broader US public

US politics has had a rocky start to the year. Republicans, newly in charge of the House of Representatives, struggled to elect a speaker — taking 15 votes to do so, the most since the Civil War.

February 08

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International team suspends investigation into MH17 downing

THE HAGUE, Netherlands: An international team of investigators has suspended its criminal investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014, saying they

February 08