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Yahsat Government Solutions, a satellite operator based in Abu Dhabi, has landed a $247.5 million (909.5 million dirhams) contract with the UAE government to provide enhanced services for the Gulf country’s satellite communications capabilities, Zawya reports. “The agreement augments the Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has agreed to invest $40.84 million in Dubai-based interior decorator Depa PLC in return for majority stakes, Zawya reports. The deal, which has already received the requisite waivers and consents from the DFSA, will Read more
At least four elements linked to the Islamic State (IS) terror group were neutralized on Thursday as they were preparing to attack armed forces in the eastern Iraqi governorate of Diyala, Diyala Police First Lieutenant Shaalan Al-Kameli announced. “Army forces Read more
The Spanish police has arrested three people for financing terrorism in Libya, the oil-rich country still witnessing a sporadic attacks from the Islamic state group, ISIS. The three people according to the police were arrested In Valencia, Barcelona and Girona Read more
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran on Wednesday unveiled a new long-range ballistic missile dubbed Khaibar Shekan, the Tasnim news agency reported. The new missile can hit targets within a range of 900 miles (1,450 kilometers), according to Read more
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced that the reconstruction of Al-Hadba Minaret and Al-Saa’a and Al-Tahera Churches in the city of Mosul in Iraq is “ready to start in Read more
Egyptian digital investment start-up Thndr has raised $20 million in Series A funding round to develop products and expand across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Zawya reports. Tiger Global, BECO Capital and Prosus Ventures with Base Capital led Read more
U.S-based Forbes magazine has named two Tunisian women including the country’s first female Prime Minister Najla Bouden on its 5 Arab Women Who Made History in 2021 shortlist. Bouden made history in September after incumbent President Kais appointed her Prime Read more
Morocco and Qatar have reiterated their solidarity with the Palestinian people and support to their right to establish their independent and sovereign state with East Al-Quds as its capital, in accordance with the relevant international resolutions. The support was expressed Read more
Museum of the Future in Dubai, built to provide a space of progress and highlight that the future is fundamentally hopeful, will be open on Feb. 22 for the public, Arab News reports. The much awaited structure offers exhibitions, themed Read more