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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2034 football World Cup

Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has announced during FIFA’s extraordinary general assembly meeting, held virtually.

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City Centre Bahrain National Day celebrations kicks off

Wed, 11 Dec 2024

City Centre Bahrain, the premier shopping, entertainment and lifestyle destination in the kingdom, has announced a week of vibrant celebrations from December 13 to 17 to mark Bahrain’s National Day.

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UAE and EAEU conclude negotiations on EPA

Wed, 11 Dec 2024

Top officials have confirmed the successful conclusion of negotiations toward an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the UAE and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

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Etihad celebrates striking CSK livery on debut Chennai flight

Tue, 10 Dec 2024

Etihad Airways celebrated its new Chennai Super Kings (CSK) livery as it took off on its inaugural flight from Abu Dhabi to the South Indian city of Chennai. The A320-neo was welcomed in style with a traditional water cannon salute on landing at Chennai.

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Parsons lands three-year road projects contract in Riyadh

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Parsons Corporation said it has secured a three-year contract from the Royal Commission for Riyadh City for all new major road development programmes in the Saudi capital. The PMO services deal covers 500km of new and improved road corridor works.

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Line Investments & Property unveils new Visa-powered gift cards

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Line Investments & Property has unveiled its next-generation Visa-powered Laka Gift Card with groundbreaking features that elevate the gifting experience. In a first for the GCC region, shoppers can now personalise their cards with video messages.

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Edge marks five years with revenue hitting $4.9bn in 2024

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Edge Group, since its inception in 2019, has seen its international orders surging from $18.5 million in 2019 to over $2.1 billion in 2024 and annual revenue hitting $4.9 billion in 2024.

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Rock and roll legends Guns N’ Roses announce 2025 tour

Mon, 09 Dec 2024

Guns N’ Roses has announced they will return to the road on a 2025 European and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals through the summer with special guests Public Enemy, Rival Sons and Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter.

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IBPC Dubai launches new season of 'India Dialogues' series

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC) Dubai launched its new season of India Dialogues that drew thought leaders, policymakers and experts who discussed the vision for a developed India and strategic importance of education in shaping the future.

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UAE announces key reshuffle, sets up new family ministry

Sun, 08 Dec 2024

In a major move, the UAE has announced the establishment of a new 'Ministry of Family' with Sana bint Mohammad Suhail heading it and also elevating the role of 'Ministry of Community Development' to that of 'Ministry of Community Empowerment.'