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The United Arab Emirates – India Customs Agreement: Economic Impact and International Significance

News Editor 10/07/2023 0

On the 23rd of June 2023, the United Arab Emirates and India signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) to enable customs administration to identify exports and importers into both countries, and the compliance of these said, persons. The MRA is for authorized economic operators in the

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South Korea and Saudi Arabia are Set to Solidify Cooperation for Smart City and Housing Management

News Editor 10/07/2023 0

In a novel partnership, Saudi Arabia and the South Korean government have combined efforts to improve both countries’ municipal and Housing sectors, particularly regarding smart city planning. South Korea and Saudi Arabia’s cooperation has long been in the works. The parties reviewed their partnership earlier in the year and signed an executive program

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The UAE to Change the Insurance Climate with New Vehicle Insurance Rule

News Editor 10/07/2023 0

The United Arab Emirates government has declared effective a new rule “Vehicle Insurance Rule” that requires all foreign vehicles to be insured before entry into its territory. This vehicle insurance rule, effective from June 26, 2023, applies to all vehicles seeking entry into the UAE by land from the Al Ghuwaifat Port Station. What is […]

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The UAE and the Persian Gulf are to Experience New Political and Economic Changes with Softening Tensions between both Regions

News Editor 10/07/2023 0

Political and Economic Changes in the UAE and the Persian Gulf. The United Arab Emirates President met with the Foreign Minister of Iran on the 22nd of June 2023 to discuss decreasing tensions between the Arab Gulf countries and the Islamic Republic. Both territories found common ground in that the tensions between their regions were […]

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Saudi Arabia to Supply Humanitarian Reliefs to Show Support to Equatorial Guinea

News Editor 07/07/2023 0

The King Salman humanitarian aid and relief center recently offered 25 tons of dates to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to show support and friendly relations between both countries. The supply of humanitarian aid followed an earlier discussion by the representatives of both countries at the beginning of the year regarding the humanitarian aid to […]

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Unveiling the Saudi Woman Revolutionizing Arabic Literature through Wearable Art

News Editor 30/06/2023 0

Maryah Abudeeb creates jewelry pieces inspired by poetry and literature. Abudeeb, a sourcing expert, founded Mashq, a jewelry brand named after an ancient and classic type of calligraphy. The term translates to “stretch out,” which is what is done to Arabic letters in calligraphy. Exploring The Vision Behind Abudeeb’s Brand And How It Brings Together

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UAE’s Nora Al Matrooshi Set to Graduate from NASA’s Astronaut Training Program in the Coming Year

News Editor 30/06/2023 0

A female Emirati trainee astronaut will graduate from a NASA program early next year. She will be the first of her kind from the United Arab Emirates. This implies that she will meet the requirements to participate in space missions led by the United States. Since January of last year, Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammed […]

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes 1,300 Hajj Pilgrims from 90 Countries as Host of the Holy Journey

News Editor 29/06/2023 0

On Saturday, King Salman announced that over 90 countries will send 1,300 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom this year. Selected participants will have their pilgrimage expenses covered as part of the Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj and Umrah. This program will be hosting the pilgrims. The Saudi Islamic Affairs Minister, Sheikh Abdullatif […]

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Saudi Astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Alqarni Return Triumphant to the Kingdom following a Successful Space Mission

News Editor 28/06/2023 0

Four Saudi astronauts, Ali Alqarni, Rayyanah Barnawi, Mariam Fardous, and Ali Al-Ghamdi, recently completed a scientific mission at the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to the Kingdom on Saturday morning. On May 31, Alqarni and Barnawi, the first Arab woman to orbit Earth, came back to Earth after spending eight days at the space station. During […]

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Collaboration between Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla Empowers Filmmaking in AlUla

News Editor 27/06/2023 0

On Thursday, The Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla announced a partnership to provide a production grant for filmmakers to create projects set in the AlUla landscape. Mohammed Al-Turki, the CEO of the Red Sea Film Foundation, shared his enthusiasm for the grant. He aims to offer a platform to support and encourage emerging talents in the region. According […]

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UAE Central Bank Issues AML Guidelines for Crypto and NFTs

News Editor 27/06/2023 0

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has officially issued new guidance for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing. The guidance is targeted at financial institutions that regularly deal with virtual assets like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens. The Central Bank’s new guidance highlights possible risks that may arise with dealing with virtual

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Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands to Collaborate on Green Energy

News Editor 27/06/2023 0

Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands recently signed an MoU to collaborate on green energy and hydrogen projects. Due to this agreement, the Netherlands could be the primary destination for the transportation of hydrogen derived from renewable energy from Saudi Arabia to Europe. This agreement was disclosed by Saudi Arabia’s energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, at

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Hong Kong and UAE to Collaborate on Crypto Rules

News Editor 26/06/2023 0

Hong Kong and UAE to Collaborate on Crypto Rules: The United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong have officially announced their collaboration on crypto regulations. The representatives of the Central Banks of Hong Kong and UAE recently met in Abu Dhabi, where both jurisdictions agreed to position themselves as nations that are crypto-friendly. During the meeting, both […]

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Dubai’s RTA Announces New AI Technology that Detects 1mm Cracks in the Road

News Editor 23/06/2023 0

Dubai’s RTA Announces New AI Technology that Detects 1mm Cracks in the Road: The Dubai Road Transport Authority has announced that it will utilize AI-based laser technology to detect road cracks. The primary goal of this new technology uptake is to boost the safety of Dubai’s road transport networks. Ordinarily, the RTA’s patrol cars regularly scan […]

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Bahrain’s 5G Speed Hits Peak Performance

News Editor 23/06/2023 0

Bahrain’s 5G Speed Hits Peak Performance: Bahrain’s 5G network speed has reportedly hit a peak of 3.2 Gbps. This peak speed performance shows that Bahrain’s 5G progress has doubled in recent years. When 5G connectivity was launched in the kingdom in 2019, the peak speed was pegged at 1.5 Gbps. However, Bahrain’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) […]

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Hong Kong and UAE to Collaborate on Crypto Rules

News Editor 22/06/2023 0

Hong Kong and UAE to Collaborate on Crypto Rules: The United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong have officially announced their collaboration on crypto regulations. The representatives of the Central Banks of Hong Kong and UAE recently met in Abu Dhabi, where both jurisdictions agreed to position themselves as nations that are crypto-friendly. During the meeting, both […]

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Abu Dhabi Introduces Innovative Recycling Bins to Combat Plastic Pollution

News Editor 21/06/2023 0

Abu Dhabi Introduces Innovative Recycling Bins to Combat Plastic Pollution: Adnoc petrol stations in the Emirate are introducing new recycling bins. The aim is to encourage recycling and reduce Abu Dhabi’s single-use plastic. The machines go by the name reverse vending machines (RVMs) because they allow customers to insert used plastic bottles and aluminium cans […]

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Dubai Highlights Robot Takeaway Driver Accomplishing 100 Weekly Deliveries

News Editor 20/06/2023 0

Dubai Highlights Robot Takeaway Driver Accomplishing 100 Weekly Deliveries: In Dubai, self-driving robots deliver around 100 food orders to people’s homes every week. At a summit in Barcelona, Spain, global transport bosses got to see one of the delivery bots. During the exhibition, dignitaries learned about how the compact vehicles of the Road and Transport […]

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News Editor 19/06/2023 0

In Dubai, self-driving robots deliver around 100 food orders to people’s homes every week. At a summit in Barcelona, Spain, global transport bosses got to see one of the delivery bots. During the exhibition, dignitaries learned about how the compact vehicles of the Road and Transport Authority operate on roads. These vehicles are responsible for […]

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MBZ-Sat: UAE’s Plan to Launch the Most Powerful Imaging Satellite in the Region by 2024

News Editor 16/06/2023 0

MBZ-Sat: UAE’s Plan to Launch the Most Powerful Imaging Satellite in the Region by 2024: Next year, the UAE will launch the most advanced imaging satellite in the region into space. The MBZ-Sat has been under development for several years at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai. It is named after President Sheikh Mohamed. […]