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Saudi Arabia retains top MENA ranking for digital government services
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has been ranked the leading country in the Middle East and North Africa for digital government services for...
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UAE President meets Egyptian President in El Alamein
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in El Alamein on Sunday to...
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Sharjah International Book Fair returns for 45th edition
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — The Sharjah International Book Fair will return for its 45th edition from Nov. 4 to 15 at Expo Centre...
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Abu Dhabi opens Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival in Al Wathba
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — The Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival 2026 opened Monday in Al Wathba, bringing together education, innovation, sports and heritage...
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Sheikh Mohammed launches new Quran Award edition in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the launch of a new edition of the Dubai International Holy...
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DEWA commissions nearly 2,000 substations in 2025
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority commissioned 1,994 new 11kV substations in 2025, a 30 percent jump from 2024, as the emirate's power utility races...
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UAE, Egypt Condemn Attacks on Vessels and Regional Targets
ABU DHABI— The United Arab Emirates and Egypt have condemned a series of attacks targeting commercial vessels and regional territories over recent days, warning...
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Qatar urges public to report missile and drone debris found at sea
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar's Ministry of Interior called on the public to immediately report any unidentified objects or debris suspected to be remnants of...