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Saudi Stock Market Closes Lower as Main Index Slips 11 Points
Saudi Arabia’s main stock market index closed lower on Wednesday, shedding 11.10 points to finish at 10,704.51, as trading activity reached SAR 3.9bn ($1.04bn).
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Saudi Arabia Pushes Back Against Iran’s Regional Aggression and Sovereignty Violations
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia vehemently denounced on Tuesday the targeting of several Kuwaiti border centers and an offshore drilling rig belonging to Kuwait Oil Company.
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Two killed in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon
Two people were killed in separate Israeli drone strikes on Tuesday in the southern Lebanese towns of Ghandouriyeh and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, a Lebanese security source said.
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Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia's Abha airport, ending years-long truce
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, said Monday that he is monitoring developments affecting Yemen’s airspace and airports, expressing “deep concern” about the risk of a broader escalation.
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Israeli forces escalate raids, home demolitions, land seizures across occupied West Bank, Jerusalem
Israeli occupation forces are escalating their violations in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem on Monday, conducting widespread raids, issuing stop-work orders, forcing Palestinians to demolish their own homes, seizing land and carrying out arrest campaigns.
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Mubadala Bio launches first locally manufactured hemodialysis solutions in UAE
Mubadala Bio has announced the launch of new hemodialysis products through its subsidiary Wellpharma, one of its Abu Dhabi-based manufacturing facilities. This milestone marks the first time hemodialysis concentrate solutions are being manufactured locally in the UAE.
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Kuwait slams Iranian attacks on border posts, oil rig
Kuwait condemned on Monday Iranian attacks on several border posts and an offshore drilling rig operated by the Kuwait Oil Company.
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UAE President arrives in Egypt for talks with El-Sisi on regional security
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in El Alamein, Egypt, on a fraternal visit and held talks with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
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Arab Parliament speaker condemns Iranian attacks on Qatar, UAE and other Arab states
In a statement issued on Sunday, Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi said the attacks represent a serious violation of the sovereignty of Arab states and a breach of international law and the UN Charter.
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UAE Team Emirates-XRG Kevin Vermaerke’s consistency continues at the Tour of Austria
On stage 4 of the Tour of Austria, Kevin Vermaerke picked up his third podium spot of the week for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. With second place this time out, the American retains his place in second overall ahead of the fifth and final stage.
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Qatar's former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani dies at 74
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Qatar's former Emir, has died at the age of 74, the Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday.
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UAE Rulers send condolences to Qatar's Emir after death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have dispatched separate messages of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the death of his father Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.