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The kingdom of Saudi Arabia is attending participating at a defense show in London in a move to attract international clients to its nascent military industries, Zawya reports. The General Authority of Military Industries (GAMI), the kingdom’s defense regulator is Read more
Spanish legendary goalkeeper and 2010 World cup winner Iker Casillas has launched in Dubai his goalkeeping academy tasked to develop talents around the world. The 40-year-old retired player will work on Iker Casillas Goalkeeper Training Centre alongside his former teammate Read more
The Saudi monarch King Salman Tuesday fired and referred the Director Public Security for investigation over corruption allegations, reports say. Lt. Gen. Khalid bin Qarar Al-Harbi, state-run news agency SPA notes, had been taking public funds for his personal benefit. Read more
The UAE launched Monday the “United Global Emirates” initiative aiming at attracting foreign minds and investments. “We are launching “United Global Emirates”, an international campaign to highlight the benefits and incentives that the UAE offers to help entrepreneurs go global. Read more
Saudi Arabia and Iraq have inked a maritime agreement to increase the movement of commercial vessels between the two countries, supporting trade exchange and facilitating port access procedures, Middle East Monitor (MEMO) reports. The agreement, signed Thursday in Riyadh, also Read more
The UAE has joined as new member the New Development Bank (NDB), founded by BRICS states, namely Brazil, Russia, India China and South Africa, the bank said in a statement relayed by Zawya. “We warmly welcome the UAE into the Read more
The UAE Monday instructed the Public Prosecution office to probe ministers and senior officials suspected of wrongdoing in order to enhance accountability, reports say. A presidential decree published by Dubai Media office indicated that public prosecutor can receive complaints against Read more
Turkey’s Anadolu Shipyard (ADIK) last week delivered one of the cadet training ships (CTS) it has manufactured for the Qatari Emiri Navy, QTS 91 Al Doha, Daily Sabah reports. The vessel is part of two training ships ordered from the Read more
Qatar and the UAE discussed Thursday ways to boost ties between the two countries in areas including economy, trade and investment projects. Discussion took place in Doha as Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani received a delegation headed by UAE’s Read more
The Iranian parliament Wednesday rubber-stamped all President Ebrahim Raisi’s nominees for his new administration, but rejected Hossein Baghgoli’s choice for education portfolio. The parliament approved, with overwhelming majorities, other nominations, including Raisi’s choices for Foreign and Defense ministers, Hossein Read more