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Al-Azhar Al-Sharif condemns terrorist crimes against civilians in Gaza: CAIRO: Al-Azhar Al-Sharif — Sunni Islam’s oldest and foremost seat of learning — has ...
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Al-Azhar Al-Sharif condemns terrorist crimes against civilians in Gaza
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack while performing Umrah
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack ...
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Closing Bell: TASI edges down to close at 12,254 points: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index dipped on Thursday, losing 101.16 points, or 0.82 percent ...
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Closing Bell: TASI edges down to close at 12,254 points
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli war crimes in Gaza: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned Israeli war crimes being committed in the Gaza Strip without deterrence ...
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli war crimes in Gaza
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First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage: The first group of Iranian pilgrims in nine years made its way to Saudi Arabia on ...
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First Iran group in nine years heads to Saudi Arabia for umrah pilgrimage
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Saudi Arabia’s booming hospitality sector to add 320,000 hotel rooms by 2030: Saudi Arabia is projected to have 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 across the ...
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Saudi Arabia’s booming hospitality sector to add 320,000 hotel rooms by ...
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Madinah airport claims top spot in regional ranking : RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah has been awarded the ...
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Madinah airport claims top spot in regional ranking 
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Drone attack targeted US forces in Iraq, US official says: BAGHDAD: US forces stationed at Iraq’s Ain Al-Asad air base were targeted in an armed drone attack ...
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Drone attack targeted US forces in Iraq, US official says
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Saudi Arabia: Mecca, Medina brace for downpours: Rainfall forecast to drench other areas in the kingdom until early May
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Saudi Arabia: Mecca, Medina brace for downpours
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Saudi Arabia’s business landscape witnessing dynamic shift as AI adoption rises: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s business environment has witnessed a drastic shift in ...
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Saudi Arabia’s business landscape witnessing dynamic shift as AI adoption ...
Quick Glance: AI Revolutionizing Call Centers: TCS Insights
  • The head of Tata Consultancy Services predicts chatbots will reduce the need for human call center agents significantly, revolutionizing the industry.

  • TCS's generative AI projects have doubled in value to $900 million by March, highlighting the increasing demand for tech talent and the need for workforce training.

  • Reports suggest that overall IT services growth is affected by global uncertainties like inflation, war, and elections, leading to a decline in spending and slower revenue growth for companies like TCS and Infosys.

  • Infosys anticipates a modest 1-3% sales growth in the upcoming financial year due to customers delaying discretionary spending on new tech projects amidst the current economic climate.
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan: Jeddah, hub for Umrah pilgrims, gets lion’s share of passenger traffic with around 5.3m
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan
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Nearly 6m perform prayers at Prophet’s Mosque in 1 week: Over 280m pilgrims flocked to the holy site in 2023
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Nearly 6m perform prayers at Prophet’s Mosque in 1 week
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Second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia planned for Neom : DUBAI: Marriott International, Inc. announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement with ...
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Second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia planned for Neom 
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Two Saudi hotels listed in Conde Nast’s Hot List of new openings from the last year
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Two Saudi hotels listed in Conde Nast’s Hot List of new openings from the ...
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President, fan support key in decision to stay: Barca coach Xavi: BARCELONA: Xavi Hernandez said Thursday he has decided to stay on as Barcelona coach for a ...
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President, fan support key in decision to stay: Barca coach Xavi
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Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours, COO says: DUBAI: Dubai International Airport will return to its full operational capacity ...
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Dubai Airport will return to full operational capacity within 24 hours ...
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Saudi universities shine at Geneva invention expo: JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz University won 17 awards and medals for its innovations at the Geneva International ...
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Saudi universities shine at Geneva invention expo
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Ancient New Year celebration caps long Eid holidays in Bangladesh: DHAKA: Thousands of Bangladeshis crowded the streets of Dhaka on Sunday to welcome the Bengali ...
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Ancient New Year celebration caps long Eid holidays in Bangladesh
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Riyadh to host first National Afforestation Forum: RIYADH: Saudi authorities are preparing for the inaugural National Afforestation Forum on May 6 in Riyadh ...
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Riyadh to host first National Afforestation Forum
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Saudi NHC, Spain’s Urbas to construct almost 600 housing units in Al-Fursan suburb 
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Saudi NHC, Spain’s Urbas to construct almost 600 housing units in ...
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Biden says Israel must allow aid to Palestinians ‘without delay’: WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Wednesday demanded that new humanitarian aid be allowed to ...
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Biden says Israel must allow aid to Palestinians ‘without delay’
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Who’s Who: Abdulrahman Abaalkhail, CEO of Dan Co.: Abdulrahman Abaalkhail is the CEO of Dan Co., a Public Investment Fund company dedicated to promoting ...
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Who’s Who: Abdulrahman Abaalkhail, CEO of Dan Co.
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The 44th King Abdulaziz Qur’an competition begins in August: RIYADH: The 44th King Abdulaziz International Competition for the Memorization, Recitation ...
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The 44th King Abdulaziz Qur’an competition begins in August
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Saudi Arabia's King Salman in hospital for routine check up - News | Khaleej Times
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US to begin Gaza aid pier construction ‘very soon’: WASHINGTON: The United States will begin construction “very soon” on a pier to boost deliveries of ...
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US to begin Gaza aid pier construction ‘very soon’
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190 bodies found in mass grave in Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex: LONDON: A mass grave containing 190 bodies has been discovered by Palestinian civil defense ...
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190 bodies found in mass grave in Gaza’s Nasser Medical Complex
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World needs rewilding experiments, Riyadh forum told: RIYADH: The Kingdom is taking promising steps to balance its ecosystem by expanding rewilding efforts ...
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World needs rewilding experiments, Riyadh forum told
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ROSHN Group, Dar Al Arkan sign $57m deal: RIYADH: ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading national real estate developer, signed a SR215 million ($57 ...
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ROSHN Group, Dar Al Arkan sign $57m deal
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman leaves hospital after routine medical checks: JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman left King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research ...
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Saudi Arabia’s King Salman leaves hospital after routine medical checks
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Saudi Arabia fastest-growing IT market in region, ICT spending to hit $37.5bn in 2024
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Saudi Arabia fastest-growing IT market in region, ICT spending to hit $37 ...
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Saudi Arabia, Japan officials discuss investment ties: DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Japan Dr. Ghazi Binzagr met with Nobuyori Kodaira ...
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Saudi Arabia, Japan officials discuss investment ties
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Israel army unit facing US sanctions has history of abuses: JERUSALEM: An Israeli battalion which US media say Washington is likely to sanction over alleged ...
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Israel army unit facing US sanctions has history of abuses
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Simi, Haze Khadra share entrepreneurial insights at Harvard: DUBAI: US Palestinian beauty moguls Simi and Haze Khadra took to the stage at the Arab Conference at ...
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Simi, Haze Khadra share entrepreneurial insights at Harvard
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Saudi, US business ties set to reach new heights after high-level meeting: RIYADH: Trade relations between Saudi Arabia and the US are set to further prosper ...
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Saudi, US business ties set to reach new heights after high-level meeting
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King Khalid Foundation, TATA sign pact to promote sustainable digital practices: RIYADH: The King Khalid Foundation has signed a cooperation agreement with TATA ...
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King Khalid Foundation, TATA sign pact to promote sustainable digital ...
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Who’s Who: Fahad Abdullah Aljabr, senior director of project delivery at King Abdullah Financial District
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Who’s Who: Fahad Abdullah Aljabr, senior director of project delivery at ...
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G7 ‘ready to take measures’ over destabilization by Iran: ROME: G7 leaders offered their full support for Israel on Sunday following an attack by Iran ...
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G7 ‘ready to take measures’ over destabilization by Iran
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Aramco-backed S-Oil expects Q2 refining margins to remain steady then trend upward
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Aramco-backed S-Oil expects Q2 refining margins to remain steady then ...
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Supermarket chain Spinneys eyeing expansion into Jeddah as it prepares Riyadh opening
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Supermarket chain Spinneys eyeing expansion into Jeddah as it prepares ...
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Minister affirms Riyadh as global solutions hub ahead of special meeting of World Economic Forum
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Minister affirms Riyadh as global solutions hub ahead of special meeting ...
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PIF and stc Group strike deal to create region’s premier telecom tower company: RIYADH: A new telecommunications infrastructure firm is set to be created after ...
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PIF and stc Group strike deal to create region’s premier telecom tower ...
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L’Oréal Middle East launches women upskilling project in Saudi Arabia : DUBAI: As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, L’Oreal Middle East has signed an agreement ...
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L’Oréal Middle East launches women upskilling project in Saudi Arabia
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Saudi crown prince, Iraqi PM discuss Middle East escalation: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with the prime minister of Iraq on ...
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Saudi crown prince, Iraqi PM discuss Middle East escalation
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Arab-American Heritage Month: Sama Alshaibi — ‘I’m trying to change this idea of what an Arab woman is’ 
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Arab-American Heritage Month: Sama Alshaibi — ‘I’m trying to change this ...
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AlUla Camel Cup promises a one-of-a-kind experience: AlUla: The AlUla Camel Cup, considered the pinnacle of camel racing in the region, promises an exhilarating ...
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AlUla Camel Cup promises a one-of-a-kind experience
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Saudi citizens granted 5-year visas in EU-Schengen rule update: LONDON: The EU announced on Monday the relaxation of visa rules for citizens of Saudi Arabia ...
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Saudi citizens granted 5-year visas in EU-Schengen rule update
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Saudi deputy defense minister arrives in Pakistan to finalize bilateral security projects 
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Saudi deputy defense minister arrives in Pakistan to finalize bilateral ...
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Saudi FM visits Pakistan to strengthen economic ties: ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Pakistan on Monday on a ...
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Saudi FM visits Pakistan to strengthen economic ties
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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Co. unveils its mixed-use commercial office and retail offering Zallal
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Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Co. unveils its mixed-use commercial office and ...
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Saudi Arabia expresses concern over military escalation in Mideast: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Sunday expressed deep concern over the military escalation in the ...
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Saudi Arabia expresses concern over military escalation in Mideast
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Two injured in Jerusalem car ramming attack: police: Jerusalem: Two civilians were injured in a car ramming attack in Jerusalem on Monday morning ...
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Two injured in Jerusalem car ramming attack: police
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Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, WFP official says: GENEVA: The Gaza Strip could surpass famine thresholds of food insecurity ...
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Gaza could surpass famine thresholds in six weeks, WFP official says
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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed receives Saudi envoy in Abu Dhabi: DUBAI: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the ...
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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed receives Saudi envoy in Abu Dhabi
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IMF raises growth forecast for Saudi economy to 6% in 2025: RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund has raised its expectations for Saudi Arabia’s economic ...
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IMF raises growth forecast for Saudi economy to 6% in 2025
Quick Glance: IMF upgrades global growth forecast despite risks
  • The International Monetary Fund slightly raised its global growth forecast on Tuesday, noting that the economy had proven 'surprisingly resilient' despite inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts.

  • IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.

  • While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.

  • Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
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Saudi students shine at European math Olympiad: RIYADH: Two Saudi students excelled in the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad held in Georgia from April 11-17 ...
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Saudi students shine at European math Olympiad
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Saudi Arabia lose to Iraq as both teams progress to quarterfinals of 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup
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Saudi Arabia lose to Iraq as both teams progress to quarterfinals of 2024 ...
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Alistithmar Capital, Ezdihar Real Estate partner to launch $293m property development fund
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Alistithmar Capital, Ezdihar Real Estate partner to launch $293m property ...
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Al-Baha’s monuments: A pivotal testament to civilizational advancement: RIYADH: Nestled in Al-Baha region in southwestern Saudi Arabia lies a treasure trove of ...
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Al-Baha’s monuments: A pivotal testament to civilizational advancement
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Saudi Arabia jails expat for five years for harassing a woman: RIYADH: An expatriate living in Saudi Arabia has been sentenced to five years in prison for ...
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Saudi Arabia jails expat for five years for harassing a woman
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Riyadh prepares to host special meeting of World Economic Forum: RIYADH: Final preparations are taking place this week in the Saudi capital, Riyadh ...
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Riyadh prepares to host special meeting of World Economic Forum
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Hamas slams US veto of Palestinian UN membership bid: PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES: Palestinian militant group Hamas condemned on Friday the US veto that ended a ...
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Hamas slams US veto of Palestinian UN membership bid
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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Israeli military official says four Israeli soldiers wounded in blast inside Lebanon
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Israeli military official says four Israeli soldiers wounded in blast ...
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AI summit in Dubai tackles science, business applications: DUBAI: More than 4,500 leading researchers, innovators and professionals gathered in Dubai recently to ...
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AI summit in Dubai tackles science, business applications
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Egypt condemns Israeli human rights violations in Gaza Strip: CAIRO: Egypt has condemned the repeated Israeli violations of international law and international ...
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Egypt condemns Israeli human rights violations in Gaza Strip
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Riyadh meeting focuses on modern Shariah issues: Riyadh: The grand mufti of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh, and senior scholars of the Islamic world ...
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Riyadh meeting focuses on modern Shariah issues
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More than two-thirds of UAE retail investors hold stocks in AI companies: eToro survey
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More than two-thirds of UAE retail investors hold stocks in AI companies: ...
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Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transactions grew 20% to reach $14.33bn in February  
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Saudi Arabia’s point-of-sale transactions grew 20% to reach $14 ...
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Hajj permits start for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia: Eligible pilgrims and Hajj workers are required to get certain vaccinations
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Hajj permits start for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
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Arab League condemns surge in West Bank settler attacks: CAIRO: The Arab League on Tuesday strongly denounced relentless attacks carried out by Israeli settlers ...
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Arab League condemns surge in West Bank settler attacks
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Suspected extremists abducted over 110 civilians in Mali: sources: DAKAR: Suspected extremists in central Mali are holding more than 110 civilians whom they ...
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Suspected extremists abducted over 110 civilians in Mali: sources
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GCC oil companies can maintain solid credit metrics in net-zero journey: S&P Global 
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GCC oil companies can maintain solid credit metrics in net-zero journey: ...
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Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP: BARCELONA: Xavi will remain as coach of Barcelona, the Spanish giants told AFP on Wednesday ...
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Xavi to remain Barcelona coach: club to AFP
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Saudi Arabia slashes cinema license fees, ticket prices set to drop: RIYADH: Cinema ticket prices in Saudi Arabia are set to drop significantly after the Film ...
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Saudi Arabia slashes cinema license fees, ticket prices set to drop
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Sources deny Saudi Arabia’s participation in intercepting Iranian attacks on Israel
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Sources deny Saudi Arabia’s participation in intercepting Iranian attacks ...
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Landslides hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 18 people: TANA TORAJA, Indonesia: A search and rescue team found 18 people killed by landslides on ...
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Landslides hit Indonesia’s Sulawesi island, killing at least 18 people
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Hiking trail opens in historic Thahlan Mount outside Riyadh: RIYADH: The municipality of Dawadmi, Riyadh province, in collaboration with the Saudi Hiking Trails ...
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Hiking trail opens in historic Thahlan Mount outside Riyadh
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Where We Are Going Today: Mr Chow, a Chinese restaurant in Riyadh: If you are a fan of Chinese cuisine, you must check out Mr Chow’s restaurant ...
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Where We Are Going Today: Mr Chow, a Chinese restaurant in Riyadh
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Saudi foreign minister and Pakistan army chief discuss security and strategic cooperation
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Saudi foreign minister and Pakistan army chief discuss security and ...
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Merwas — Riyadh’s beating heart of creativity : RIYADH: Riyadh’s Merwas, considered the biggest art and entertainment factory globally ...
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Merwas — Riyadh’s beating heart of creativity