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The Avenues – Bahrain kicks off Shop & Win summer campaign

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

The Avenues – Bahrain, the largest seafront shopping and entertainment destination in the kingdom, has launched its two-month-long Shop & Win summer campaign, offering shoppers a chance to win the grand prize - a 2025 Maserati Grecale Modena SUV.

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Ericsson opens new regional headquarters in Riyadh

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

Ericsson has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Saudi capital Riyadh, thus reflecting its strong commitment to the kingdom and the strategic role of the country in the company’s regional operations across Middle East and Africa.

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UNEXPECTED GUEST: Snake on plane delays flight in Australia

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

An Australian domestic flight was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane’s cargo hold, officials said on Wednesday. The snake was found as passengers were boarding Virgin Australia Flight at Melbourne bound for Brisbane.

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Witthal to set up UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant at Kezad

Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Witthal Gulf Industries, a part of Singapore-based Witthal Group, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) for the establishment of the UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant in Taweelah.

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Ax-4 blasts off on key ISS mission with Indian, Polish and Hungarian crew

Wed, 25 Jun 2025

SpaceX, Axiom Space and Nasa launched the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) carrying astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary to the International Space Station, marking a historic milestone in global commercial spaceflight. The crew will remain there for 14 days.