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Lebanon’s Northern Coasts Transform to Platform for Smuggling Migrants

Lebanon’s northern region has been transformed into a trafficking hub for migrants looking to escape the country on “death boats”…

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Egypt’s Grand Mufti to Asharq Al-Awsat: Religious Discourse in Saudi Arabia Keeps Up with the Times

Grand Mufti of Egypt Shawki Allam has affirmed that “religious discourse in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by…

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Arab Summit Faces Regional Crises... Can it Offer Permanent or Temporary Solutions?

The current crises in the Arab region have raised questions whether the upcoming Arab summit in Algeria will be able…

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Intl. Companies Intend to Invest in AI, Robotics in Saudi Arabia

Major international companies intend to invest in artificial intelligence and robotics in Saudi Arabia, senior investors told Asharq Al-Awsat. AI…

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Sadr’s Renewed Support to Salih, Kadhimi Upends Political Alliances in Iraq

Influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr reiterated his support for Iraqi President Barham Salih and caretaker Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, saying…

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Northern Ireland to Cooperate with Saudi Arabia in Raising Rates of Landfill Diversion, Recycling

Ireland underlined its commitment to support the growing technological innovation in Saudi Arabia. Steve Harper, Executive Director of International Business…

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'Old Melodies Resist Extinction' …Egyptian Bands Revive Old Songs

As rap songs and ‘festivals’ have been on the rise in Egypt in the past years, many local bands including…

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PIF Launches National Real Estate Registration Services Co.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched the National Real Estate Registration Services Co.

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Saudi Arabia, Thailand Sign 5 Agreements, Establish Business Council

Saudi Arabia and Thailand signed in Riyadh on Monday five commercial agreements and established the Saudi-Thai Business Forum. Thai Deputy…

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IMF: Saudi Arabia Reaping Benefits of Transparent Economic, Financial Policies

Saudi Arabia is reaping the fruits of success after implementing transparent economic and financial policies, good management of the coronavirus…

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Oman’s Sawjrah Village…Historic Hotels in Heart of Heritage

Between the waterfalls of Al Jabal Al Akhdar and its natural, vibrant slopes, rests an Omani village named “Sawjrah” aged…

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UAE’s Emaar, Noon Conclude Share Purchase Agreement Worth $335Mln

UAE’s Emaar Malls Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties, and Noon AD Holdings announced Thursday that they have entered…

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Egypt: Academics Denounce Attack against Mass Communication Faculties

Egyptian journalist Ahmed Moussa urged high school graduates "not to enroll in mass communications faculties," sparking academic criticism, rejecting the…

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Dire Health, Environment Conditions Threaten Residents of Flooded Sanaa

The residents of the Yemeni capital Sanaa have expressed their fears over the dire environment and health conditions in their…

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Lebanon: Dispute over Powers to Handle Refugees' Return Erupts between Ministers

Dispute over the jurisdictions to handle Lebanon’s problematic file of the return of Syrian refugees erupted on Thursday between caretaker…

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Spanish Scientist Suggests Ancient Egyptians Chewed Narcotic Plants

A Spanish researcher suggested that ancient Egyptians chewed narcotic plants after spotting sexual dimorphism in ancient Egyptian skulls unearthed at…

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Lebanese Officials Begin Mulling Names of Presidential Candidates

Lebanese political blocs have kicked off “cautious” efforts to discuss potential presidential candidates to succeed Michel Aoun, whose term ends…

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Yemen Debates the Presidential Leadership Council

Yemen will never return to its pre-war status quo, and the alleged good intentions of the Houthi militias can’t be…

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Yemen’s PLC Shows Commitment to Rebuilding State, Institutional Reform

Since assuming power on April 7, Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) has been tirelessly mobilizing to restore legitimate institutions in…

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Saudi Arabia Posts Highest Economic Growth Since 2011

The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed on Sunday that the Kingdom’s real gross domestic product (GDP) jumped by…

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Paris Seeks to Consolidate Cooperation with Riyadh in Various Fields

The Elysee Palace is expected to host an important meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President…

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Yemenis Return to Streets to Protest Houthi Violations

New waves of protests against the Houthis have erupted in regions held by the Iran-backed militias in Yemen in recent…

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Sadr Sets 11 Conditions for Government Formation, Seeks to Exclude Maliki

Hundreds of thousands of Sadr supporters gathered for Friday prayers in Baghdad amid failed attempts to form a new government.…

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Washington Must Show Radical Change in Policy to Redraw Middle East Alliances

With the US seeking to create a new defense alliance in the Middle East to confront threats, analysts believe that…

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Numbers Highlight Lebanon’s Collapse During Aoun’s Tenure

Less than two months before the constitutional date that allows for the election of a new president for Lebanon, the…

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