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Saudi Arabian Government Announces Ban on "Lottery" Retail Prize Draws
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The Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia has announced the prohibition of "lottery" prizes, which entail purchasing goods or products to be eligible for cash rewards, entry into prize draws, or the distribution of money within products...

World News
Canada Parliament Votes After Palestinian Statehood Language Is Removed
asmaa - 6 months

In line with the government's position, the Canadian parliament just approved a non-binding resolution late Monday promoting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue.

World News
Pakistan Issues Arrest Warrants for Imran Khan Party Leaders
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Violent demonstrations erupted subsequent to the apprehension of the former Prime Minister and leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party by paramilitary Rangers within the confines of the Islamabad High Court.

World News
Pakistan Airlines Fined After Hostess Flies to Canada without passport
asmaa - 6 months

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faced a significant penalty after one of its air hostesses managed to reach Canada without possessing a passport.

Business
Oman Real Estate Sees $540 Million Transaction Decline in January
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Real estate transactions in Oman experienced a notable decline of 20.2 percent, amounting to OR207.8 million ($540 million) by January 2024, compared to OR260.5 million ($677 million) recorded during the same period in 2023, as per the latest figures...

Arab News
Saudi government launches initiative to evaluate online stores with AI
asmaa - 6 months

The Ministry of Commerce has unveiled an innovative initiative leveraging artificial intelligence technologies to assess online retail establishments. Launched in conjunction with World Consumer Rights Day, the initiative operates under the theme...

Arab News
Saudi Arabia: Disbursement of over SR3 billion to social security beneficiaries
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King Salman, the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has authorized the allocation of more than SR3 billion in aid for social security recipients during Ramadan. This financial support encompasses SR1,000 for household heads and SR500 for each...

World News
India launches a New Domestic Airline for Commercial Flights
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The newest local airline in India, Fly91, will begin operating commercial passenger flights between multiple locations in the country on March 18. Jyotiraditya Scindia, the minister of civil aviation, announced this project.

World News
South Sudan government shuts down all schools due to an extreme heat wave
asmaa - 6 months

South Sudan's government has announced the closure of all schools beginning on Monday as the nation braces for a two-week period of extreme heat.

World News
Russia: Air Strikes Prompt Closure of Schools and Shops in Belgorod
asmaa - 6 months

Authorities in Belgorod, Russia, have shuttered shops and schools following bombardments attributed to Ukraine, resulting in two fatalities, as voting continues in an election widely anticipated to secure Vladimir Putin's re-election.

Business
Riyadh Air announces new strategic partnerships and global agreements
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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newest national carrier, celebrated its inaugural year on March 12, 2023, with a series of strategic alliances and agreements designed to enhance its operations.

World News
China Central Bank Maintains Unchanged Key Policy Rate Status
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Maintaining its key policy rate steady, China's central bank has carried out its first liquidity tool cash withdrawal operation since November 2022. The move was made to preserve currency stability in the face of uncertainty around prospective...

Arab News
Saudi Arabia Offers Clarification on Incident with US Delegation
asmaa - 6 months

Saudi Arabia has addressed a recent incident involving Rabbi Abraham Cooper, who was asked to remove his religious head covering, known as a kippah, before entering Diriyah Gate.

Business
UAE announces bolstering of trade relations worth $4.3 billion with Brazil
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The UAE and Brazil are collaborating to strengthen their already flourishing $4.3bn trade partnership. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, lauded the resilience of the UAE-Brazil trade...

Business
Suadi Airline celebrates its first anniversary, targets $20bn GDP, 200,000 jobs
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Riyadh Air commemorates its inaugural year as it accelerates preparations for its anticipated launch in 2025, aiming to revolutionize air travel with sustainability at its core while setting new benchmarks for reliability, comfort, and service...

Technology News
Elon Musk Opens xAI’s chatbot Grok to Public Source
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The decision to transition to open source provides the general public with unrestricted access to explore and manipulate the underlying code of the technology.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia: Gates for Umrah Pilgrims Allocated at Grand Mosque for Ramadan
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The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has allocated specific entrances at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to accommodate pilgrims.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia: RCRC Launches Construction of Al-Uruba Park in Riyadh
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The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the commencement of construction for Al-Uruba Park, a significant component of the ‘Green Riyadh’ program, aimed at enhancing the city's environmental...

Arab News
Saudi Arabia sets Regulation Suspending Government Services Amid Ramadan
asmaa - 6 months

Monday marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, and with it came the implementation of the Regulation for Suspending Government Services. In the event that essential government services are temporarily or permanently...

Arab News
Saudi Ministry launches national plan to preserve cultural heritage assets
asmaa - 6 months

The Ministry of Culture has initiated the national plan project, a significant endeavor aimed at collecting, documenting, archiving, and managing various facets of cultural heritage within Saudi Arabia.

Business
Saudi Arabia and China introduce new air routes to boost connectivity
asmaa - 6 months

Saudi Arabia and China are bolstering air connectivity with the introduction of a new air route between the two nations.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia announces the start date of Ramadan 2024.
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Saudi Arabia's Islamic authorities have officially declared March 11 as the commencement of Ramadan for the year 2024.

Arab News
39 Fuel Stations Closed by Saudi Authorities for Violations
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Saudi authorities have recently taken action against 39 fuel stations suspected of fraudulent practices aimed at altering the quantities of fuel dispensed at their pumps.

World News
Indonesia: 18 Dead, 5 Missing, 46,000 Evacuated After Floods, Landslide
asmaa - 6 months

Electricity services remained disrupted across various regions of Sumatra following the calamity.

Arab News
UAE Applauds UN Ceasefire Resolution for Sudanese Crisis Resolution
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses optimism regarding the ceasefire's potential to resolve the crisis among Sudanese factions.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia announces the launch of HMS "Onaiza" to enhance maritime security
asmaa - 6 months

During Thursday's launch ceremony of His Majesty's Ship "Onaiza" in Jeddah, Lieutenant-General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili presided over the event, standing in for the Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman.

World News
NCM Reports Magnitude 6 Earthquake in Southern Iran with No Impact
asmaa - 6 months

On Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported a magnitude 6 earthquake occurring in Southern Iran.

Business
Oman introduces plans for 31 billion dollars in tourism investment by 2040
asmaa - 6 months

Oman intends to supervise investments worth $31 billion in its tourism sector by 2040, as indicated by Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia: 14,955 Illegal Residents Apprehended in Week
asmaa - 6 months

In Saudi Arabia, a series of joint field campaigns has resulted in the apprehension of 14,955 individuals who violated residency, work, and border security regulations, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to upholding its stringent laws.

Arab News
UAE Initiates EcoMark Framework to Advance Green Trade for MSMEs
asmaa - 6 months

The UAE has announced the activation of a novel EcoMark Global Framework initiative in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Presidency of COP28.

World News
FAA Gives Boeing 90-Day Deadline to Fix Quality Concerns
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The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has issued Boeing a 90-day ultimatum, demanding the development of a comprehensive action plan to rectify systemic quality-control issues and align with non-negotiable safety standards.

World News
China Rolls Over $2bn Loan to Bolster Pakistan Economy
asmaa - 6 months

According to media reports in Pakistan, China has purportedly extended a $2 billion loan to Pakistan.

Arab News
TGA Implements Suspension for E-hailing Drivers Cancelling Trips Frequently
asmaa - 6 months

Effective as of Wednesday, revised regulations governing the operations of taxis, taxi aggregators, and e-hailing vehicles have been implemented, as announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA).

Arab News
Saudi minister announces the launch of first Saudi School of Public Policy
asmaa - 6 months

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman inaugurated the School of Public Policy, the first institution for advanced studies in public policy in Saudi Arabia.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia: Two Companies Fined SR800000 for violation of Competition Law
asmaa - 6 months

The General Authority for Competition (GAC) in Saudi Arabia has imposed fines totaling SR800,000 ($213,000) on two companies for violating the Saudi Competition Law.

Arab News
Saudi Arabia Ministry: execution of seven individuals for terrorism offences
asmaa - 6 months

Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals on Tuesday for terrorism-related offenses, as announced by the Ministry of Interior. These individuals were found guilty of creating and funding terrorist organizations and entities.

World News
Rat Disrupts SriLankan Airlines Operations, Raises Concerns for Carrier
asmaa - 6 months

The Sri Lanka Airlines flight originating from Lahore, Pakistan, encountered an unexpected delay when a stowaway rodent was discovered on board the Airbus A330 aircraft.

Arab News
Saudi King Appoints 12 Judges to the Supreme Court in Royal Order
asmaa - 6 months

In a recent order, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, appointed twelve justices to the Supreme Court who are currently serving as Presidents of the Court of Appeal.

Business
UAE Contributes $5mn to WTO Fund for Female Entrepreneurs
asmaa - 6 months

The UAE has contributed $5 million to a World Trade Organization (WTO)-established $50 million fund intended to support female entrepreneurs.

World News
Spain Sees Surge in GCC Travelers as UAE and Saudi Arabia Lead Spending
asmaa - 6 months

Tourists and business travelers from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC nations are flooding Spain.