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World leaders congratulate Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s election as

Messages of congratulations poured in from the Middle East and around the world following news of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s election as president of the UAE on Saturday, a day after the

May 14

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G7 warn of Ukraine grain crisis, ask China not to aid Russia

WEISSENHAUS, Germany: The Group of Seven leading economies warned Saturday that the war in Ukraine is stoking a global food and energy crisis that threatens poor countries, and urgent measures are

May 14

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Palestine-Israel: NYT, BBC and AFP slammed for ‘shamelessly’

LONDON: Analysts, journalists and more criticized “inaccurate” and “misleading” headlines and tweets published by Western media outlets such as the New York Times, BBC and AFP regarding slain

May 14

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Saudi artist Hawazin Al-Otaibi presents her work at London Gallery

DUBAI: Saudi artist Hawazin Al-Otaibi is showcasing her work this week at London Gallery Weekend from May 13-15. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hawazin هوازن

May 13

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Spain’s Proactiv Entertainment brings Peppa Pig to the UAE

DUBAI: Popular cartoon show “Peppa Pig” is coming to the Middle East for the first time. Spain’s Proactiv Entertainment will present a live show, titled “Peppa Pig’s Adventure,” from May 26-29 at the

May 13

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Bitcoin set for record losing streak after ‘stablecoin’ collapse

SINGAPORE/HONG KONG/LONDON: Cryptocurrencies nursed large losses on Friday, with Bitcoin back above $30,000 and but still set for a record losing streak after the collapse of TerraUSD, a so-called

May 13

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India’s top court suspends British-era sedition law

NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended a colonial-era sedition law that activists say is often used by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to target free speech and dissent.

May 11

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Petronas-Aramco refinery in Malaysia restarts after 2-yr closure:

SINGAPORE: A 300,000 barrel-per-day refinery-petrochemical complex in Malaysia run as a joint venture between Petronas and Saudi Aramco has restarted after a more than two-year closure, a source with

May 11

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Dubai airline Emirates embraces digital currencies and metaverse to

DUBAI: UAE flag carrier Emirates plans to embrace advanced digital solutions such as blockchain, metaverse, and cryptocurrency as part of its strategy to connect with customers in a faster and more

May 11

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Saudi ambassador to UK visits citizens in London hospitals, wishes

LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Britain visited citizens currently being treated at hospitals in London to wish them a happy Eid. Prince Khalid bin Bandar checked up on Saudi patients, the

May 10

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Rodrygo pays off Real Madrid’s investment after Champions League

Had there been any doubts before, Rodrygo Silva de Goes has now well and truly paid off every last penny that Real Madrid laid out for his services. Last week, the the 22-year-old Brazilian was the

May 10

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’Wagatha Christie’: Soccer spouses’ libel battle opens in UK

LONDON: A high-profile libel court battle between two soccer spouses, in which one publicly called out the other for allegedly leaking made-up stories to the tabloid press, opened Tuesday in London.

May 10

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Saudia resumes flights to Istanbul after a 2-year pause

RIYADH: Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is to launch flights from Madinah to Istanbul Airport on May 11. This comes after air travel resumed between the Turkish city and Riyadh and

May 08

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NEOM Green Hydrogen appoints David Edmondson as new CEO

RIYADH: The Board of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Co., also known as NGHC, has appointed David Edmondson as its new CEO, the company said in a statement. “The appointment of David Edmondson as NGHC’s CEO

May 08

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Syrian president meets Iranian leader in Tehran, Nour news reports

DUBAI: Syrian President Bashar al Assad made a visit to his closest regional ally Iran and met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Sunday, Iran’s Nour news reported. Assad, who was

May 08

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Hundreds of Muslims perform Eid Al-Fitr prayers in Makkah and Madinah

Hundreds of Muslims gathered in Makkah and Madinah to perform the Eid Al-Fitr prayers in the early hours of Monday morning, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In Makkah’s Grand Mosque, Imam Sheikh

May 03

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Rafael Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal labelled the ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s Wimbledon over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine as unfair. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC)

May 03

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New Zealand welcomes back tourists as coronavirus pandemic rules eased

WELLINGTON: New Zealand welcomed tourists from the US, Canada, Britain, Japan and more than 50 other countries for the first time in more than two years Monday after dropping most of its remaining

May 03

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Jeddah Season 2022 adds to Eid entertainment bonanza

JEDDAH: The start of the second edition of Jeddah Season 2022, held under the slogan “Our Good Days,” will coincide with the advent of Eid Al-Fitr for the first time. A total of 2,800 traditional and

May 01

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Nora Attal slams Dior designer for ‘archaic’ comments

DUBAI: Dior Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri has come under fire from Moroccan models Nora Attal and Malika El-Maslouhi for her comments in a recent Washington Post article. In the article,

May 01

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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

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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 […]

The post Politics Over Mangoes And Loudspeakers Doesn’t Make India Great Again first appeared on IPA Newspack.

April 08

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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