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Financial Sanctions: Bitcoin Is A Big Gainer In The Russia-Ukraine War

By Arun Kumar Shrivastav As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on and a catastrophe looks near than ever, Twitter is where the latest news, analysis, and perspectives can be found. These are coming from the powerful and the most cerebral people of our time. It’s fascinating and engrossing to read the tweets, for example, […]

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March 04

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Germany may rethink coal exit as Russia-Ukraine war peaks

Germany is considering a slower exit from coal-powered energy if Russia stops gas deliveries to Europe, economy minister Robert Habeck told public radio Deutschlandfunk. The words from Habeck clearly

March 02

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Stonehenge design inspired by Ancient Egypt, research suggests

LONDON: The design of Stonehenge, the famous prehistoric stone monument in the UK, could have been inspired by Ancient Egyptian practices, new research has suggested. For decades, academics have

March 02

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No new contracts with Russian producers, says aluminum company Norsk

RIYADH: Norwegian aluminum and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro has announced that it will not sign any new contracts with Russian entities. In a statement, the company said the decision has been

March 02

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Inside the year’s hottest movie, ‘The Batman’

DUBAI: There has never been a Batman film quite like “The Batman.” Something has always been missing. 1966’s “Batman” was too campy to take seriously. Tim Burton’s films relegated Batman to a

March 01

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Saudi Arabia supports de-escalation in Ukraine: Cabinet

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia supports de-escalation efforts in Ukraine, a statement by the Saudi Cabinet said Tuesday.

March 01

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DIFC launches AI, coding license in cooperation with UAE AI office

DUBAI: The Dubai International Financial Centre has announced the launch of a ground-breaking artificial intelligence and coding license in cooperation with the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office.

March 01

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Giorgio Armani and Saudi Rubaiyat establish a joint venture to sell

RIYADH: Italian luxury fashion house Giorgio Armani and Saudi Arabian retailer Al Rubaiyat Company for Industry and Trade Holding Ltd are to establish a joint venture to sell the former’s products,

February 28

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Large UAE banks to attain pre-pandemic level profitability in 12-18

DUBAI: The profits of large UAE banks will reach pre-pandemic levels in the next 12-18 months, according to a report published by Moody’s Investors Service. The analysis argues the ongoing recovery

February 28

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Al-Shabab FC keep slim Saudi Pro League title hopes alive with

RIYADH: Al-Shabab FC got back to winning ways after overcoming hosts Al-Feiha 2-1 at Al-Majmaa Sports City Stadium on Sunday, in the conclusion of the 22nd round of the Saudi Pro League season. The

February 28

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Strikes target Houthi sites in Yemeni capital, Coalition says

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February 12

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French president voices support for Egypt’s regional development and

LONDON: French President Emmanuel Macron said that his country remains committed to the continued enhancement of joint cooperation with Egypt in a number of fields, and to supporting Cairo’s efforts

February 12

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Prince William’s United for Wildlife signs cooperation deal with

LONDON: Britain’s Prince William, founder of United for Wildlife, was present for the signing of an agreement with Dubai Airports to prevent the illegal trade in wildlife, during his historic visit

February 12

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Saudi Arabia reports 2,866 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced three deaths from COVID-19 and 2,866 new infections on Thursday. Of the new cases, 956 were recorded in Riyadh, 189 in Jeddah, 158 in Dammam, and 116 in Hofuf. Several

February 10

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UAE-based e-wallet Hubpay secures $20m in series A round

RIYADH: UAE-based digital wallet provider Hubpay has raised $20 million in a Series A round. The funding will be used to hire new employees, and for the company’s planned international expansion in

February 10

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Bulgaria’s Olympic gold medal-winning gymnasts catch the eye at Expo

When Cristiano Ronaldo showed up at Expo 2020 Dubai two weeks ago, there was, unsurprisingly, a frenzy to catch a glimpse of one of the greatest footballers of all time. Before that, superstars like

February 10

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ADIB’s interest revenue could hit $123m next year, says CFO

RIYADH: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, or ADIB, could make revenues from raising interest rates of 450 million dirhams ($123 million) in 2023, the bank’s chief financial officer told CNBC Arabiya. Every

February 08

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Saudi Arabia targets a 13.5m bpd capacity energy minister tells Time

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is targeting an oil production capacity of around 13.5 million barrels per day by 2027 as demand for crude and consumption will continue to grow, the Time magazine reported

February 08

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Saudi Arabia reports 3,330 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced two deaths from COVID-19 and 3,330 new infections on Tuesday. Of the new cases, 1,066 were recorded in Riyadh, 221 in Jeddah, 189 in Dammam, 111 in Abha, and 101 in

February 08

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Daesh’s ‘caliph’ is dead, but a new generation is wreaking mayhem

The killing of Daesh’s “caliph,” Abu Ibrahim Al-Quraishi, is a rare foreign policy achievement for US President Joe Biden. However, Quraishi was an unknowable ghost, even to thousands of Daesh

February 06

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Iraqi court suspends Zebari’s presidential bid -state news agency

Iraq’s federal court on Sunday temporarily halted Hoshyar Zebari’s bid to be elected president, the state news agency INA reported.

February 06

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Abu Dhabi approves regulations for implementation of new marriage,

DUBAI: Abu Dhabi has approved regulations for the implementation of the Civil Marriage and Divorce Law, which covers family matters for expats or foreigners, state news agency WAM reported. The

February 06

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Kuwait Airways resumes flights to Iraq’s Najaf

Kuwait Airways is resuming commercial flights to Iraq’s Najaf city starting from Saturday, Kuwaiti state news agency KUNA reported. The Gulf state’s flag carrier suspended its flights to Iraq last

February 05

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Saudi owners’ ‘lofty ambitions’ for Newcastle United depend on

NEWCASTLE: Eddie Howe has revealed Newcastle United’s Saudi-based owners have “huge ambitions” for the Magpies in the long term. But Howe understands, as do majority shareholders the Public

February 05

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Model Halima Aden releases new collection with Modanisa

DUBAI: US-Somali model Halima Aden has landed herself a new partnership with modest wear giant Modanisa. The catwalk star revealed this week on social media that she and the Turkey-based platform

February 05

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Saudi civil aviation authority partners with Oracle, Microsoft to

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation, known as GACA, has partnered with Oracle and Microsoft to accelerate digital transformation in a range of sectors. The authority signed

February 03

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Saudi Arabia requires third vaccine dose for citizens traveling abroad

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Thursday that it will require citizens who are traveling abroad to take a third dose of the coronavirus vaccine in order to depart the Kingdom, starting Wednesday. The

February 03

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Profits of Saudi Arabia’s Elm almost triple ahead of IPO

RIYADH: As it plans to list on the Saudi Exchange, digital security firm Elm Co. saw a 162 percent jump in profits year-on-year during the first nine months of 2021. Profits of the PIF-owned company

February 03

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Lebanese judge issues subpoena for cenbank governor Riad Salameh

Judge Ghada Aoun said she had issued a subpoena for Riad Salameh, after Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor failed to attend an investigation session for the third time. Aoun last month imposed a travel

February 01

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Saudi Arabia made to wait for World Cup spot after 2-0 loss to Japan

Saudi Arabia’s FIFA World Cup hopes suffered a blow on Tuesday with a deserved 2-0 loss to Japan in Saitama. From going into the game knowing that a win would clinch a spot in Qatar with two matches

February 01