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Home is where values begin: Sharjah Police act

Sharjah : Marking the UAE’s year of the family, Sharjah Police have launched a month-long community awareness campaign titled “Awareness Begins at Home,” placing families at the centre of efforts to build responsible, value-driven generations. The initiative, led by the Security Media Department at»»»

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BBC 2h

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains

Police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoseph Winter The police said it was a "highly dangerous and complex operation" Police in South Africa have managed to recover human remains after an officer was lowered from a h»»»

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UPI 3h

Two U.S. Army soldiers reported missing in Morocco - UPI.com

Members of the U.S. Army and Tunisian Armed Forces discuss training objectives during explosive ordnance disposal squad tactics exercises in Bizerte, Tunisia, during African Lion 2026. Two soldiers were reported missing on Saturday night in an incident unrelated to the military exercise. Photo by S»»»

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BBC 5h

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say

Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say 28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGrace Eliza Goodwin Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe surroundings of Tan Tan, Morocco, which is near where the Americans went missing Two US service members have gone missing»»»

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Arab News 8h

GCC economies outperform global average in economic freedom index 

JEDDAH: Gulf Cooperation Council economies have strengthened their collective standing in the 2026 Index of Economic Freedom, outperforming the global average as reforms continue to reshape regulatory frameworks, market openness and investment conditions across the region. According to data release»»»

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CDA, British University partner to boost social sector

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The British University in Dubai to strengthen collaboration in developing Emirati talent in social professions and enhancing the quality of social services. The agreement reflects a shared »»»

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France24 14h

Washington to pull some 5,000 US troops from Germany as rift over Iran war widens

The US will pull around 5,000 of its troops from Germany over the next year after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Tehran was "humiliating" Washington. NATO said Saturday that it is working with the US to understand the details of the decision.  NATO said on Saturday it was work»»»

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Arab News 21h

Fez conference calls for global cooperation, ethical governance of AI

FEZ, Morocco: An international conference hosted by the Euro-Mediterranean University in Fez has issued the “Fez Message” on human civilization and artificial intelligence, calling for stronger global cooperation and ethical governance of emerging technologies. Held under the patronage of Morocco’s»»»

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Gulf News 02.05. 19:38

Don’t miss it: Haumea hides a star over Arab region

Dubai: A rare astronomical event is set to unfold on Monday evening, as the dwarf planet Haumea passes directly in front of a distant star, briefly blocking its light in a phenomenon known as a stellar occultation. According to the International Astronomical Center, the event could last up to 119 s»»»

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Arab News 02.05. 15:48

NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany

WASHINGTON: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President»»»

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The Peninsula 02.05. 14:46

NATO seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany

Washington, United States: NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington's decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon's announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat betwe»»»

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Arab News 02.05. 14:24

KSA showcases literary diversity at Rabat fair

RABAT: The Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission launched the Saudi pavilion at the International Publishing and Book Fair in Rabat, running until May 10. Commission CEO Abdullatif Alwasel said the Kingdom’s participation reflects the strong historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Moro»»»

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Arab News 02.05. 13:11

Saudia and adidas team up on a travel-ready lifestyle collection

TORONTO: Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier Saudia has teamed up with Adidas to launch the “Made to Fly” pack, a capsule collection that marks the first collaboration of its kind between a global sportswear brand and a regional airline. The collection, built on Adidas’ Soft Lux line, reframes the»»»

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Gulf News 02.05. 09:53

US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany

Washington: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and»»»

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Al Awsat 02.05. 07:33

US to Withdraw About 5,000 Troops from Germany

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Middle East war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks »»»

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Arab News 02.05. 05:59

Saudi minerals sector driving industrial clusters and downstream growth

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources are becoming a key driver of industrial diversification under Vision 2030, as policymakers aim to shift the sector from raw extraction toward downstream manufacturing, technology transfer, and strategic supply chain development. With an estimated $2.5 trilli»»»

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Arab News 02.05. 05:12

Madinah airport receives first Hajj pilgrim flights from Algeria, Morocco, Philippines and Somalia

MADINAH: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah began receiving the first and inaugural Hajj pilgrim flights from the Philippines, Algeria, Somalia and Morocco on Thursday, as the kingdom ramps up its annual mass pilgrimage operations, the Saudi Press Agency r»»»

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BBC 01.05. 23:24

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers mini data centres using lampposts

Bright idea? UK firm pioneers mini data centres using lampposts Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on Google Conflow Power GroupA group of iLamps in Morocco There have been many attempts to put data centres in unusual places over the years - Microsoft put a data centre under the sea, Elon Musk has s»»»

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Arab News 01.05. 20:11

Qibah — a historic hub turned modern landmark

QIBAH: Historic caravan hub Qibah is now a lively tourist destination that promotes cultural engagement and strengthens national identity. Located 150 km northeast of Buraidah within Al-Asyah governorate, Qibah serves as the eastern gateway to the Qassim region, linking it with Hail, Riyadh, Easter»»»

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Arab News 01.05. 17:45

Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon: lawyer

LIBREVILLE: Nine migrants from four African countries arrived this week in Cameroon after being expelled from the United States, part of a deal between the two countries, one of their lawyers told AFP on Thursday. The deportees arrived Wednesday, and were from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Braz»»»

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Arab News 01.05. 13:46

Kingdom promotes its ‘ambitious’ startup industry in Tokyo

TOKYO: Saudi officials have promoted the Kingdom’s burgeoning startup ecosystem at a high-profile event in Tokyo. The Saudi Ministry of Investment and Invest Saudi hosted “Startup Saudi: The New Global Magnet for Entrepreneurship” at Tokyo Innovation Base on Thursday, highlighting the Kingdom’s att»»»

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BNE 01.05. 13:25

COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

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BNE 01.05. 13:25

COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

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BNE 01.05. 13:25

COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

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BNE 01.05. 13:25

COMMENT: Did Europe just hand the future to Madrid?

A Socialist government in Spain has emerged as Europe's fastest-growing economy, the EU's most outspoken voice against Israel, and the launch pad for both Chinese industry into Europe and European capital into Latin America. The continent's centre of gravity may have moved south »»»

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Gulf News 01.05. 11:01

Abu Dhabi launches AI-powered autonomous patrol boat trials to strengthen maritime security

Abu Dhabi: As part of its ongoing efforts to advance the smart mobility ecosystem and develop the maritime transport sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced the launch of field trials fo»»»

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France24 01.05. 10:51

‘Public health time bomb’: How France allowed cadmium to poison its crops and soil

French residents are three to four times more likely to register unsafe levels of cadmium in their bodies than their European counterparts, ingesting dangerous amounts of the carcinogenic metal through the food they eat. Experts blame government inaction, farming practices and a historic reliance o»»»

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Gulf News 01.05. 08:24

ADJD strengthens business competitiveness with Dh309 million labour settlements in 2025

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Court achieved significant milestones in safeguarding workers’ rights in 2025, successfully settling and disbursing financial entitlements to 12,536 workers, with a total value exceeding Dh309 million. Also Read: UAE celebrates International Workers’ Day amid excepti»»»

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BBC 01.05. 07:46

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation 6 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly Ng Getty ImagesSino-African trade is marked by a growing imbalance in China's favour China will scrap tariffs for all African countries from Friday – except Eswatini, which maintains ties with Ta»»»

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Arab News 01.05. 03:06

Infantino to seek fourth term as FIFA president

VANCOUVER: FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that he planned to seek re-election for a fourth term in a bid to continue to lead the governing body of world soccer. Infantino confirmed he ‌would run ‌for the 2027–2031 term in ​the ‌closing ⁠moments ​of the ⁠FIFA Congress in Vancouver,»»»

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France24 30.04. 15:31

Viral pro-Iran AI memes blur lines between propaganda and entertainment

Iranian-American creator Mahdi Hemmat is gaining millions of views with AI-generated, Lego-style rap videos that blend satire, pop culture and political messaging about the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. While presented as entertainment, the content promotes pro-Iran narrati»»»

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Al Awsat 30.04. 15:28

Houthi Summer Centers: A 'Mandatory' School Passage to the Front Lines

In a corner of the courtyard of a public school in Sanaa, a woman dressed in black stands, once used to seeing her son in the morning assembly line. Today, she returns to the same place not as a mother, but as a cleaner trying to keep what remains of her life intact. She wipes the ground in heavy s»»»

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Gulf News 30.04. 12:52

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence ramps up safety awareness drive

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has stepped up efforts to raise safety awareness among residents, stressing that family safety remains a key part of building a stable community. The initiative comes through the authority’s participation in the “Municipal Presence” events organised by Abu Dhabi Ci»»»

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Middle East Observer 30.04. 12:44

Morocco Could Expand Economy by 20% by 2035 with Reforms, World Bank Says

Morocco could expand its economy by up to 20% by 2035 if it accelerates structural reforms to boost competition, private investment, and labour market inclusion, according to recent reports by the World Bank cited by Asharq Business. The findings, presented in Rabat, suggest that integrating women »»»

Arab News 30.04. 11:08

Afghan women footballers celebrate ‘historical moment’

SYDNEY: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan’s women footballers to compete in official matches is a “historical moment,” former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday. Afghanistan will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, something Popal said was the »»»

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The Peninsula 30.04. 10:56

Afghan women footballers celebrate 'historical moment'

Kirsty NEEDHAM Sydney: A FIFA rule change allowing Afghanistan's women footballers to compete in official matches is a "historical moment", former captain Khalida Popal told AFP on Thursday. Afghanistan will in future be eligible to qualify for the Women's World Cup and the Olympics, something Popa»»»

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Qatar Tribune 30.04. 00:24

YoC supports M7 design team for fashion art Toronto debut

Tribune News Network Doha Fashion is becoming the latest platform for closer cultural cooperation between Qatar and Canada, as three emerging Qatari and Qatar-based designers prepare to debut their work in Toronto this spring. Backed by and presented by the Qatar Canada and Mexico 2026 Year of Cult»»»

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Qatar Tribune 30.04. 00:12

Cabinet okays series of draft cooperation pacts

Prepared by the Ministry of Finance in coordination with the General Authority of Customs, this draft law aims to exempt spare parts for civil aircraft used within airport premises from customs duties, in implementation of relevant international and regional obligations, and in support of the civil»»»

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Arab News 29.04. 19:26

Google, Meta ran over 100,000 ads for firms on UN settlement blacklist: Report

LONDON: Google and Meta have run more than 100,000 advertisements of businesses formally listed by the UN as facilitating illegal Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, a new investigation by The New Humanitarian has found. The probe, published earlier this week, cross-referenced the two tec»»»

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BNE 29.04. 17:06

Why global population collapse will keep the wars coming

Across Eurasia, declining states are reaching for the gun. The pattern is older than it looks, and the demographers have seen it before The polite version of the story is that the world is getting older. The honest version»»»

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Arab News 29.04. 17:00

Afghan women’s refugee team allowed to play in FIFA tournaments

VANCOUVER: An Afghanistan women’s refugee team have been granted eligibility for international competitions, some five years after national team players fled their country’s Taliban rule. The FIFA Council, meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia, agreed on Tuesday to amend its regulations to recogni»»»

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Qatar Tribune 29.04. 13:24

Cabinet commends participation of Amir in GCC consultative summit

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani chaired the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi stated the follo»»»

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The Peninsula 29.04. 13:14

Cabinet holds weekly meeting

Doha: HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani chaired on Wednesday the Cabinet's regular meeting at the Amiri Diwan. Following the meeting, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi »»»

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The Peninsula 29.04. 08:36

QR150,000 cash endowment boosts ‘Waqf Al-Wuqoof’ to expand assets

Doha: Under the umbrella of the General Directorate of Endowments at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, a new cash endowment of QR150,000 has been received in support of the “Waqf Al-Wuqoof,” part of the Waqf Fund for Righteousness and Piety. The contribution reflects a growing trend toward»»»

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UPI 29.04. 01:41

Former Fauci aide charged with concealing pandemic emails - UPI.com

Dr. Anthony Fauci, then-director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before a Senate committee hearing in 2022 in Washington, D.C. One of Fauci's former aides has been charged with concealing emails, the Justice Department said Tuesday. Fauci is not implicated in»»»

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Arab News 29.04. 00:14

Morocco rapper’s jail term for ‘insulting public body’ upheld

RABAT: A Moroccan rapper and Islamist activist has had his eight-month jail term upheld on appeal over his music and online posts criticizing corruption and his country’s normalization with Israel, his lawyer said Tuesday. Souhaib Kabli, known professionally as L7assal, was accused of “insulting a »»»

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Arab News 28.04. 23:00

MWL chief calls for ethical framework for AI at global conference in Fez

FEZ: The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League called on Tuesday for a unified ethical framework to govern artificial intelligence during a keynote address at a major international conference in Morocco. Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa was speaking at the opening of the conference»»»

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Arab News 28.04. 21:00

Saudi Arabia’s Abaad platform promotes space photography

RIYADH: The Saudi Space Agency has launched the Abaad platform to promote astrophotography, enrich Arabic content in the field, enable enthusiasts to document cosmic phenomena, and build a specialized visual archive. The platform highlights Arab talent in astrophotography through several participat»»»

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Middle East Observer 28.04. 13:30

Morocco’s Logistics Leap: Preparing for the 2030 World Cup Stage

Morocco is set to construct its largest logistics zone in the Western Atlantic Casablanca province, with an investment of approximately 550 million Moroccan dirhams ($55 million). This initiative is part of Morocco’s broader strategy as it gears up to co-host the 2030 World Cup with Spain and Portu»»»