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Jordanian Crown Prince marks Princess Rajwa’s 30th birthday
Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II took to social media to wish his Saudi-born wife Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein on her 30th birthday as a new official portrait of the princess was unveiled.
"May God continue to bless and nurture…
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French barber still trimming at 90
French barber Roger Amilhastre, 90, could have hung up his clippers decades ago but he said his passion for hair gives him a reason to get up in the morning.
“I love this job, it’s in my bones,” he said, leaning on one of his cast-iron…
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Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
Burkina Faso has suspended the radio broadcasts of BBC Africa and the US-funded Voice of America (VOA) for two weeks over their coverage of a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report accusing the army of extrajudicial killings, authorities said late…
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Egyptian startups secure funding to boost expansion to Saudi Arabia following a period of stagnation
Startups in Egypt have started to gain momentum with several ventures securing funding to boost expansion efforts to the Kingdom.
Following a period of startup funding stagnation, Egyptian founders have made their way back to the…
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Open Forum Riyadh to discuss digital currency, AI, and mental health
The Open Forum Riyadh — a series of public sessions taking place in the Saudi capital on Sunday and Monday — will “spotlight global challenges and opportunities,” according to the organizers.
The event, a collaboration between the World…
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IMF opens first MENA office in Riyadh
The International Monetary Fund has opened its first office the Middle East and North Africa region in Riyadh.
The office was launched during the Joint Regional Conference on Industrial Policy for Diversification, jointly organized by…
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Saudi minister to deliver keynote speech at Automechanika Riyadh conference
Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Investment Transaction Saleh Al-Khabti is set to deliver the keynote speech at a global automotive aftermarket industry conference in Riyadh.
Set to be held from April 30 April to May 2 in the Saudi…
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Minister of Islamic affairs holds meeting to discuss this year’s Hajj season
Saudi Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh held a meeting in Jeddah on Thursday to discuss the ministry’s activities and projects during this year’s Hajj season.
The meeting was held in the…
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Doner diplomacy: German president’s kebab trip to Turkiye sparks controversy
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit to Turkiye this week has stirred controversy after he brought along a 60-kg kebab skewer as part of his diplomatic mission.
Starting his three-day tour in Istanbul instead of Ankara,…
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Controversy erupts as British MP Lee Anderson misses St. George’s Middle Eastern heritage
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson faced mockery after failing to acknowledge St. George’s historical ties to the Middle East in a recent social media post.
The former politician, who joined the far-right party after being suspended by the…
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