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2 rockets target coalition troops in Iraq, no casualties

FALLUJAH: Two rockets targeting a base in western Iraq hosting US-led coalition troops on Saturday crashed near the complex without causing casualties or damage, security sources said. “Two rockets

May 01

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UK to send investigators to Ukraine, focus on sex violence, says Truss

LONDON/THE HAGUE: Britain will send investigators to Ukraine to help gather evidence of war crimes, including sexual violence, its foreign minister said on Friday. Both Ukrainian prosecutors and the

April 29

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Tesla recalls 48,000 US vehicles over speed display: Reuters

Tesla is recalling about 48,000 Model 3 Performance vehicles in the US because they may not display the speedometer while in “Track Mode,” documents released Friday show, according to Reuters. The

April 29

Region

Dubai-based Swvl acquires UK’s Zeelo to expand transit platform

RIYADH: Middle East-based transport start-up Swvl has signed a definitive agreement to acquire UK smart bus platform and technology scale-up Zeelo. This transaction provides Swvl, which has locations

April 29

India Politics

Politics Over Mangoes And Loudspeakers Doesn’t Make India Great Again

By Arun Kumar Shrivastav On April 6, The American Bazaar published an article that goes by the headline: Alphonsos arrive in America as USDA okays Indian mango Import. The news story talks about the excitement among the Asian communities in the US on the arrival of famous Indian mango varieties — Chausa, Dussheri, Langara, and […]

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April 08

Region

Egypt’s budget deficit below 5% in first 8 months: deputy finance

RIYADH: Egypt’s total budget deficit will be below 5 percent in the first eight months of the 2021-22 fiscal year, deputy finance minister Ahmed Kouchouk told Asharq. The total deficit in the period

March 18

Region

TASI rallies 2% spurred by Saudi GDP hike: Closing bell

RIYADH: The Saudi stock market rose on Wednesday, boosted by news that the gross domestic product of the Kingdom grew by 3.2 percent in 2021, while oil prices continued their decline. The possibility

March 18

Region

Saudi shipping firm Bahri sees 87% profit drop in 2021

RIYADH: Saudi logistics provider Bahri saw its profit slump by 87 percent in 2021 to SR192 million ($51 million), according to a bourse filing. MORE TO FOLLOW

March 16

Region

Maison Rabih Kayrouz teams up with Eres for holiday capsule collection

DUBAI: Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz teamed up with renowned Paris-based swimwear and lingerie brand Eres for a holiday-inspired capsule collection just in time for the summer. The 10-piece

March 16

Region

Saudi fintech Malaa Technologies raises $1.7m in seed round

RIYADH: Malaa Technologies, a Saudi-based fintech startup, has raised SR6.4 million ($1.7 million) in a seed round. Contributors included capital investors Impact46, Khawarzmi Ventures, Venture Souq,

March 16

Region

After Irbil, no more appeasing aggressor states like Iran

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Tehran suddenly feels liberated to embark on its own escalations targeted at the US, Iran’s opponents in Iraq, and perhaps Israel. No fewer than 12 ballistic

March 14

Region

Young Saudi musicians put on soulful show at Hayy Jameel

JEDDAH: Some of the most talented young Saudi musicians showcased their work at Hayy Jameel on Tuesday as part of a project to promote emerging artists in the Kingdom. The musical experience was a

March 14

Region

Germany discussed energy cooperation with Qatar

BERLIN: The German government, working to reduce its dependence on Russian oil and gas, discussed energy supplies with Qatar this week, the federal chancellery’s state secretary said on Saturday. “We

March 12

Region

Turkey, Armenia vow to continue normalizing relations

Turkey and Armenia have pledged to pursue the normalization of ties in what the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu described as a “productive and constructive” meeting on Saturday.After talks

March 12

Region

Amazon launches hiring program for female delivery associates in

RIYADH: Amazon on Saturday launched a program to create job opportunities for Saudi women in ecommerce logistics and delivery industries, said a press release. The company first launched the program

March 12

Region

Eddie Howe hoping floodgates will open for Chris Wood after first

SOUTHAMPTON: Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe hopes Chris Wood’s recent first goal for the club will be the first of many for the big New Zealander. Wood had gone eight games without a goal

March 11

Region

Iran nuclear talks paused after Russian demands

VIENNA: The EU said Friday that the talks it is chairing on the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear accord must be paused, days after fresh demands from Russia complicated negotiations.The EU’s foreign

March 11

Region

Saudi Arabia’s debut World Defense Show attended by 65,000 people

RIYADH: Around 65,000 people have attended Saudi Arabia’s first-ever international defense expo with SR29.7 billion ($7.916 million) in deals signed during the four days, organizers said. “Our main

March 11

Region

Saudi Arabia issue $7bn sukuk in March, Kingdom’s debt offices says

RIYADH: Saudfi Arabia debt office issued a new Saudi-Riyal Sukuk under with a total value around SR26.2 billion ($7 billion), it said in.a stataement.

March 09

Region

Urban warfare ‘nightmare’ looms if Russia enters Ukraine cities

PARIS: The next step in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to urban warfare, an immense challenge for even numerically superior armies with deadly consequences for civilians caught up in the

March 09

Region

Ukraine warns of radiation leak risk after power cut at occupied

LVIV, Ukraine:Radioactive substances could be released from Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant because it cannot cool spent nuclear fuel after its power connection was severed, Ukraine’s

March 09

Region

Egypt’s El-Sisi arrives in Saudi Arabia on official visit

CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday afternoon on an official visit. He will discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of common

March 08

Region

Saudi and UAE tech startup AHOY raises $20m

RIYADH: UAE and Saudi operating logistics startup AHOY has raised $20 million in financing from undisclosed investors. AHOY uses tech-driven infrastructure to optimize mobility for enterprises, and

March 08

Region

Fundraising platform raises $2m of Tether for Ukrainians: Crypto Moves

RIYADH: Whitepay, a fundraising platform that seeks to assist Ukrainian civilians and the country’s military forces, said it had raised $2 million of the stablecoin Tether, known as USDT. Some of the

March 08

Region

Abu Dhabi wealth fund cuts jobs in effort to save $272m in costs

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, or ADIA, one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, has cut dozens of jobs over the past year as part of a one billion dirham ($272.29 million) cost

March 06

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Riyad Bank’s annual profit soars to $1.6bn on lower expenses

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank has seen its annual profit soar by 28 percent to SR6.03 billion ($1.6 billion) in 2021 on the back of lower expenses according to a filing.

March 06

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US hedge fund Citadel plans to start making markets in crypto soon:

RIYADH: Citadel, a US hedge fund and asset management company, plans to start making markets in crypto in the coming months, the Chief Executive Officer and founder, Ken Griffin, said, in an

March 06

Region

Saudi Arabia, Jordan eye trade relations over $1 billion with new

A bilateral agreement which could be worth over $1 billion has been signed by business leaders from the Saudi Arabian city of Makkah and Jordan’s Amman. A memorandum of understanding was agreed

March 04

Region

Italy pledges to help Lebanon protect cultural heritage

ROME: Italy has pledged to help Lebanon protect its cultural heritage by training local restorers. “Italy is organizing a series of initiatives in Lebanon to encourage exchanges between Lebanese and

March 04

Region

Russia-Ukraine conflict puts global economy recovery at high risk:

RIYADH: The Russia-Ukraine conflict and subsequent sanctions have increased risks to the global economic outlook, with effects that will depend on the length and severity of the crisis, Moody’s

March 04