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France urges EU peers to test Chinese travelers for COVID-19

PARIS: France on Sunday urged European Union peers to test Chinese travelers for COVID-19 after Paris decided to do so amid an outbreak sweeping the country. Only Italy and Spain also require tests

January 01

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Brazilian model Cindy Mello is latest celebrity to don Lebanese label

DUBAI: Brazilian model Cindy Mello is the latest celebrity to step out in a sparkling creation from Lebanese designer Georges Chakra. The model was attending the charity gala LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF,

January 01

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Explosions ring out in Kyiv after missile warnings

KYIV: Ten explosions could be heard in the center of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, amid a nationwide air raid siren. The governor of the surrounding Kyiv region warned shortly beforehand of a possible

December 31

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Putin says West is using Ukraine to destroy Russia in New Year video

RUSSIA: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday his country would never give in to the West’s attempts to use Ukraine as a tool to destroy Russia in a New Year’s video message broadcast on

December 31

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Syria records lowest annual death toll since war began: monitor

BEIRUT: At least 3,825 people have died in Syria’s war in 2022, the lowest yearly toll since the start of the conflict more than a decade ago, a war monitor said Saturday.The Britain-based Syrian

December 31

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Saudi insurance sector shakes off volatility to see premiums sector

RIYADH: Insurance companies in Saudi Arabia continued their topline growth momentum in 2022 with aggregate Gross Written Premiums up 26.8 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, according to KPMG.

December 29

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Ijlal initiative to benefit, honor elderly pilgrims

MAKKAH: For the benefit of elderly pilgrims, a program called Ijlal has been implemented to provide guidance on rituals, facilitate services and direct them toward designated prayer halls. The

December 29

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Saudi Arabia determined to protect, preserve its vegetation cover

JEDDAH: The Saudi government is determined to curb activities that threaten the environment to protect its vegetation cover, reduce desertification, combat climate change and improve quality of life

December 28

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Israeli envoy named in Turkiye after years of strain

ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan received the credentials of Israel’s new ambassador to Turkiye on Tuesday, as the two countries normalize ties after four years of strain. Turkiye and Israel

December 28

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Closing Bell: Saudi benchmark index rises 130 points as China relaxes

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Stock Index gained 130.62 points — or 1.28 percent — on Tuesday to close at 10,359.26 as China announced its plan to scrap quarantine requirements for inbound

December 28

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Saudi Arabia’s recruitment market set for bumper year in 2023: report

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s recruitment market is set to surge with 57 percent of firms planning to expand their workforces during 2023, according to a new report. Research by Dubai-based recruitment

December 27

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Bahrain’s trade deficit widens to $69m as exports fall against

RIYADH: Bahrain recorded a fall of 14 percent in the value of its exports of national origin to 350 million Bahraini dinars ($928 million) during November 2022, compared to 406 million dinars for the

December 27

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Saudi Coffee Co. inks agreement with Arabian Coffee Institute to

RIYADH: With the aim of developing the coffee sector through training, research and development services, the Saudi Coffee Co. has signed an agreement with the Arabian Coffee Institute. National

December 27

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Iran slams Britain after protest ‘network’ arrested

TEHRAN: Iran on Monday blasted Britain’s “non-constructive role” a day after the Islamic republic announced the arrest of a UK-linked “network” involved in the three-month protests sparked by Mahsa

December 26

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Saudi Arabia aims to boost tourism sector through 10 new

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has initiated 10 new policies aimed at expanding the tourism sector and protecting tourists, according to the Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb. The issued policies included

December 26

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Saudi Arabia’s investments in Egypt amount to $6.12bn: Egyptian trade

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is the second largest investor in Egypt, with $6.1 billion poured into 6,017 projects, according to the north African country’s Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmed Samir. The

December 26

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Top 50 cuisines list leaves a sour taste on social media

DUBAI: It is safe to say online travel guide Taste Atlas’s 2022 list of the world’s top 50 cuisines did not go down a treat on social media, with angry — or perhaps “hangry” (an amalgamation of

December 25

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Erdogan aide blames Paris unrest after shooting on PKK

ISTANBUL: A top aide to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday blamed street unrest that gripped Paris following the killing of three Kurds on outlawed PKK militants. “This is PKK in

December 25

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Vladimir Putin: West aiming to ‘tear apart’ Russia

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin blasted the West for trying to “tear apart” Russia, in extracts from an interview to be broadcast on national television later Sunday. “At the core of it all

December 25

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Christmas festivities begin in Bethlehem

The biblical town of Bethlehem is gearing up for what residents hope will be a merry Christmas, with thousands of visitors expected to descend upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

December 24

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Climate change threatens centuries-old oasis in Morocco

ALNIF: Residents of the oasis of Alnif say they can’t remember a drought this bad: The land is dry. Some wells are empty. Palm groves that date back more than 100 years are barren. Home to

December 24

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Bethlehem rebounds from pandemic, lifting Christmas spirits

BETHLEHEM: The biblical town of Bethlehem is gearing up for what residents hope will be a merry Christmas, with thousands of visitors expected to descend upon the traditional birthplace of Jesus as

December 24

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Facebook parent Meta to settle Cambridge Analytica scandal case for

LONDON: Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a class-action lawsuit accusing the social media giant of allowing third parties, including Cambridge Analytica,

December 23

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No stability in Middle East ‘without strong Iraq’: Italian PM

ROME: There will be no stability in the Middle East “without a strong Iraq,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said during a visit to the country. Italy’s first female head of government was

December 23

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Several people wounded after gunshots fired in central Paris — BFM TV

PARIS:Several people were wounded after gunshots were fired in a central district of Paris, French television network BFM TV reported on Friday.Paris police said they were dealing with an incident on

December 23

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Rebound in domestic activity spurs economic growth in UAE: IMF

RIYADH: Underpinned by a rebound in domestic activity, the UAE economy has quickly survived the economic impact of COVID-19, with near-term economic growth remaining strong, according to a top

December 22

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France fines Microsoft €60 million for imposing ad cookies on users

PARIS: France’s privacy watchdog said Thursday it has fined US tech giant Microsoft 60 million euros ($64 million) for foisting advertising cookies on users. In the largest fine imposed in 2022, the

December 22

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Year in review: The best TV shows of 2022, from ‘Severance’ to ‘Slow

DUBAI: From startups, through spinoffs, to sign-offs — it was a great year for the small screen. Read on for our top picks of 2022’s small-screen entertainment. ‘Severance’ Starring: Adam Scott,

December 22

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Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek say long wait for ‘Puss in Boots: The

LOS ANGELES: Eleven years after his first solo film and 18 years after debuting in “Shrek 2,” Puss in Boots is back in “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” now showing in cinemas across the Middle East.

December 21

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Iran ‘unleashed alarming violence’ in Kurdistan capital: Human Rights

LONDON: Security forces in Iran used unlawful lethal force against protesters in Sanandaj, the regional Kurdistan capital, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. In a report containing statements from

December 21