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Iran says executing child offenders not a rights violation

Tehran: Iran’s use of the death penalty for crimes committed as minors does not mean it violates human rights, a senior Iranian official has insisted to AFP in response to UN criticism. The Islamic

June 30

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Reem and Natalya Kanj launch ethical, celestial-inspired

DUBAI: Reem and Natalya Kanj may already juggle being social media personalities and entrepreneurs — they founded Dubai-based talent agency Ego & East — but the Lebanon-born sisters have decided to

June 30

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Saudi Sports for All Federation partners with Arabian Centers Co. to

RIYADH: The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Arabian Centers Co. to turn their malls into walking destinations for visitors in their latest

June 28

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Moroccan-Italian model Malika El-Maslouhi unveils jewelry

DUBAI: Malika El-Masloui’s collaboration with Ishkar is finally here. The Moroccan-Italian model teamed up with the London-based e-commerce company on a range of necklaces delicately handcrafted by

June 28

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UAE artists, designers learning to break plastic habit

DUBAI: Creatives at a new UAE business center are playing their part in tackling climate change by encouraging the community to go green through a series of art and design projects. The initiative is

June 28

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HSBC pledges $5bn in lending for UAE firms to go global

DUBAI: HSBC is committing $5 billion of lending to support strong companies in the UAE seeking capital to fund global expansion. Incentives will be offered to businesses that meet the required

June 27

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China-backed insurer Sinosure opens first regional office in Dubai

DUBAI: State-backed China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation (Sinosure) has opened a regional office in Dubai. The office is located at the Dubai International Financial Centre, the first to be

June 27

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Dubai-based Amato to open Arab Men’s Fashion Week with film starring

DUBAI: The second edition of Arab Men’s Fashion Week is kicking off tomorrow with a digital presentation from Dubai-based couture label Amato. The brand’s Filipino designer, Furne One, is set to

June 27

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Iraqi border authority seizes dangerous chemicals in Basra

DUBAI: Iraq’s Border Ports Authority seized a hoard of dangerous chemicals in Umm Qasr port in Basra on Friday, state news agency INA reported. The authority said the chemicals were flammable. “With

June 25

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PIF appoints former Samba CEO as head of compliance

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) said it appointed Rania Nashar, former CEO of Samba Financial Group, as its head of compliance and governance, Al Arabiya reported. Nashar joined

June 25

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Iraqi salt collectors depend on seasonal rains for production

Iraqis from the village of Mamlaha, named after its production of salt from natural ponds, which villagers have been filling from a nearby spring for over 200 years, work the salt fields in Iraq’s

June 25

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Egypt retrieves 114 smuggled antiquities from France

CAIRO: Egyptian officials have retrieved 114 looted antiquities smuggled to France following joint investigations by the Egyptian Public Prosecution office and French judicial authorities. Heading a

June 24

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UK paratroopers dropped into Jordanian desert in military exercise

British paratroopers have taken part in military exercises with Jordanian counterparts to “demonstrate our capabilities and commitment to Jordan.” The 150 soldiers, flying from the Royal Air Force

June 24

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Dubai plastic waste-to-clothes startup looks to KSA

ABU DHABI: A Dubai company that makes clothing from plastic water bottles plans to expand in Saudi Arabia and Egypt after the pandemic forced a complete rethink of its business model. DGrade was

June 24

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Beirut is the world’s third most expensive city for expats

DUBAI: Beirut has become the most expensive city for expats in the Middle East and North Africa region, and the third globally, based on the latest “Cost of Living” survey by consultancy Mercer.

June 22

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Rags to riches: Italian project launched to help refugees, migrants

ROME: Fifteen young refugees and migrants living in Italy will be given the chance to launch a career in fashion. The project, called “Fashion Deserves the World,” is an initiative by the National

June 22

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Dubai government agency first to approve job titles for remote work

DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has become the first government agency in the UAE to approve job titles for remote work, state news agency WAM has reported. Remote work can now be done under normal

June 22

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Rocket targets Iraq base hosting US troops: security source

BAGHDAD: A rocket on Sunday targeted an Iraqi air base hosting American troops, a security source told AFP, the latest in a spate of attacks the US blames on Iran-linked militias. The assault on the

June 20

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Saudis return to the skies as borders reopen, agency reveals

DUBAI: Booking trends are showing signs of recovery a month into Saudi Arabia’s reopening of borders, a top travel agency revealed. Almosafer, owned by Seera Group, said the agency has recovered 76

June 20

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Dubai utility provider boosts production of desalinated water

DUBAI: The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has added 490 million imperial gallons per day (MIGD) to its production capacity of desalinated water. The additional capacity comes from the

June 20

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Bahrain’s Batelco could be first stock to be dual listed on Tadawul

RIYADH: Bahrain Telecommunications Co. (Batelco) is planning to become the first company to have a dual listing of shares on Saudi Arabia’s stock exchange (Tadawul), Bloomberg reported citing people

June 18

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Ahmadinejad abstains from Iran election, slams process

LONDON: Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he will not vote in Friday’s election, and warned that the heavily restricted process will produce a government without domestic or

June 18

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International Sushi Day: Delicious spots to try in Saudi Arabia

In honor of International Sushi Day celebrated on June 18, here are six sushi spots to try in Saudi Arabia, rounded up by Arab News Japan. Chez Sushi This modern and casual restaurant on Prince Saud

June 18

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Saudi Arabia announces 15 more COVID-19 deaths

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced 15 deaths from COVID-19 and 1,239 new infections on Wednesday. Of the new cases, 371 were recorded in Makkah, 253 in Riyadh, 229 in the Eastern Province, 98 in Asir, 83

June 16

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Cash will not be used in Saudi energy industry city

RIYADH: A new city being developed in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province will be cashless according to Riyad Bank CEO Tareq Al-Sahdan. King Salman Energy Park (SPARK), located between Dammam and

June 14

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London Fashion Week: Reem Juan’s latest offering pays homage to

DUBAI: London Fashion Week is hoping to be back on track with the usual line-up of physical shows come September, but until then LFW’s “digital first” approach continued with another selection of

June 14

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Kuwait reports new cases with Indian variant of coronavirus

DUBAI: Kuwait health ministry says it recorded some cases with the Indian variant of coronavirus

June 14

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French star Omar Sy gives magical touch to season two of ‘Lupin’on

CHENNAI: The second season of Netflix’s “Lupin” is exhilarating, high on style and full of swagger. Its lead star Omar Sy, who plays protagonist Assane Diop, is a classy master of disguise and

June 12

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Abu Dhabi to invest nearly $100m in projects in Turkmenistan

DUBAI: The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed deals worth $99.91 million to build an airport and a power plant in Turkmenistan. The deal allocates 275 million dirhams ($74.9 million)

June 12

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Saudi Arabia will allow 60,000 pilgrims to perform Hajj this year

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said it will limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to citizens and residents of the Kingdom in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The ministers of health and Hajj

June 12