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Abu Dhabi-backed Velana International Airport in Maldives inaugurated with AED 330.5 million investment
The Times of India
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The Velana International Airport project was co-financed by ADFD alongside the Saudi Fund for Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and OPEC Fund for International Development/ Image: WAM The Republic of Maldives and the United...
Culture BitesEasy reads and flight-friendly flicks for summer
The National News
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On Culture Bites this week, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for a richer summer with their recommendations of what to read, watch and see during the holidays. For long flights, the hosts suggest skipping cinematic spectacles...
The Chevrolet Cruze Is Back, But Only For The Middle East
Times Now
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July 31, 2025
The Chevrolet Cruze Is Back, But Only For The Middle East Chevrolet has officially brought back the Cruze nameplate with the unveiling of the 2026 Chevrolet Cruze, developed specifically for the Middle Eastern market. The compact sedan, which has...
Youth Authority launches summer program for 2025
Kuwait Times
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July 22, 2025
KUWAIT: The Public Authority for Youth (PAY) announced the launch of its nationwide summer activities program for 2025, set to begin next Sunday and continue through September 4. The comprehensive initiative includes a series of interactive and...
UAE snatch a stunner
Gulf Daily News Online
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BASKETBALL – Khalifa Khalil buried a go-ahead three-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining to lift the UAE to a stunning 81-79 victory over hosts Bahrain last night in the 26th Arab Men’s Basketball Championship, currently being played at Khalifa...
Goals and Highlights for Hong Kong 0-2 South Korea in EAFF E-1 Football Championship Match
VAVEL
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July 11, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this East Asian Cup match here on VAVEL. Stay tuned for the next round, which will conclude the competition and determine the champion. Good morning, and see you next time! END OF...
Army Deputy Chief hails force’s role in safeguarding waters
Kuwait Times
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July 22, 2025
KUWAIT: Deputy Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army, Major General (Pilot) Sheikh Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Tuesday conducted an inspection visit to Mohammad Al-Ahmad Naval Base, where he reviewed key responsibilities and duties carried out...
Se desmoronan bajo Trump las iniciativas de EE. UU. para promover la democracia como “faro de libertad”
The Milwaukee Independent
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July 30, 2025
El servicio de noticias financiado por Estados Unidos fue fundamental para que entendieran lo que ocurría al otro lado del Telón de Acero, antes de mudarse a Estados Unidos en la década de 1970. “Era una ventana a otro mundo”, dijo...
The Inspiring Journey of the First Pakistani Among Foreign Players in the NFL
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
From Kuwait to NFL: The Epic Journey of the First Pakistani Player! NFL Goes Global Unlike sports like baseball or basketball, the number of foreign players in the NFL is surprisingly low, just around 3%. But that's starting to change. The league...
Amber dreams
Kuwait Times
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July 24, 2025
From prayer to prestige, Kuwait’s enduring love for the mesbah has turned beads into symbols of culture, craftsmanship - and serious investment By Fahad AlSayegh In Kuwait and across the Arabian Gulf, beads - or as they’re commonly called, mesbah...
Stats paint grim picture as Bangladesh's white-ball woes continue
Daily Star
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July 9, 2025
Bangladesh cricket's white-ball decline has gone from worrying to outright alarming, particularly in ODIs -- the format in which the Tigers once had the strongest footing. Tuesday's 99-run defeat in the series-deciding third ODI against hosts Sri...
Prosecution probes Al-Jahra Club officials
Arab Times
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July 26, 2025
Al-Jahra Club logo KUWAIT CITY, July 26: The Public Prosecution continues the interrogation of the president of Al-Jahra Sports Club, the former secretary, an investor, and five other defendants who were detained last Thursday pending...
EXCLUSIVE: Martha Stewart Launching Stores for the First Time
WWD - New York
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July 25, 2025
Martha Stewart is bringing something to her four decades of brand building that’s been missing for too long — her own stores. The entrepreneur, tastemaker, TV personality and author, through Marquee Brands, the brand manager and owner of the...
Gulf Connections: The hills are alive with the sound of Arabic
The National News
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Set in the Austrian Alps, the resort town of Zell Am See could have been plucked from The Sound of Music. Against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains, picturesque traditional buildings lead down to the clear blue waters of Lake Zell. In winter it...
Arab weddings hire 'no photos' crews for privacy
Ynet
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July 30, 2025
Worried about wedding photos or videos leaking online? In Algeria, a new service is gaining popularity among those celebrating, but hoping not to see themselves on social media afterward. Special teams are hired for private events with one job:...
Wrexham set to smash their transfer record again to sign striker from Championship rivals
talkSPORT
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July 30, 2025
Wrexham are set to sign Ipswich Town forward Nathan Broadhead for a club record £7.5million, talkSPORT understands. The deal to bring the former Wrexham academy star back to the club was agreed between the clubs on Tuesday night. 5 Nathan...
Bahrain Dominate Oman
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : hussainm@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain hit the ground running in the U16 Asia Cup Gulf Qualifiers, sweeping aside Oman 96–44 in front of a buzzing home crowd at the BBA Arena in Umm Al Hassam. The hosts raced to a 31–11 lead in...
Sampson’s Spark Ignites Bahrain’s Arab Championship Opener
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The 26th Men’s Arab Basketball Championship tipped off yesterday at Khalifa Sports City Arena, with hosts Bahrain stepping confidently into the spotlight following Tunisia’s last-minute withdrawal as...
Foodtech start-up Calo secures $39m in Series B extension
Verdict Food Service
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July 30, 2025
Saudi Arabia-based foodtech start-up Calo has secured $39m in a Series B extension round, aimed at supporting its worldwide expansion and AI-powered personalisation capabilities. The round was headed by AlJazira Capital and brings the company’s...
'No one feels our pain': Heartbreak as Gaza families struggle to survive
The National News
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Every morning, 13-year-old Mahmoud Al Mahalawi wakes up in a tent pitched beside the rubble of his family’s home in the Al Saftawi neighbourhood of Gaza. Before the war, the summer months meant school holidays and time to play. Now, he says, his...