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More than 51,000 homes sold in Dubai in record second quarter
The National News
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More than 51,000 homes were sold in Dubai in the second quarter of this year, marking a quarterly record amid strong demand from buyers, a report has shown. The figures are up 22.8 per cent year-on-year, property consultancy Knight Frank said in...
Solskjaer at the wheel of Besiktas' push to be force in Turkey and Europe again
The National News
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Besiktas and Shakhtar Donetsk face each other on Thursday in the first leg of a Europa League second qualifying round in Istanbul. It is easily the most attractive and difficult fixture of the eight games for what is still an early stage of...
Dowladda oo war culus kasoo saartey Markabka Puntland qabatay
Shabelle Media Network
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July 23, 2025
MUQDISHO – Dowladda Soomaaliya ayaa si adag u cambaareysay afduubka markabka SEA WORLD oo ku sii jeeday magaalada Muqdisho, iyadoo markabkaasi watay alaab ciidan iyo mid ganacsi, dowladda oo sheegtay in afduubkaasi uu yahay ku xadgudub...
Somali Govt Condemns Hijacking of Mogadishu-Bound Vessel, Blames Puntland for Piracy
Shabelle Media Network
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July 23, 2025
MOGADISHU – Somali government has strongly condemned the hijacking of the SEA WORLD vessel, which was en route to Mogadishu carrying military and commercial cargo, calling the seizure a violation of both national sovereignty and international...
UAE arrests 32,000 over six months in visa overstay crackdown
The National News
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More than 32,000 people were arrested for flouting UAE visa rules in the first half of the year under a renewed crackdown launched following the end of a nationwide amnesty campaign. About 70 per cent of those held for breaches of entry and...
Syria to investigate claims of 'shocking violations' in Sweida
The National News
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The Syrian Defence Ministry has said it is aware of reports of “shocking violations” carried out by fighters wearing military fatigues in the Druze heartland of Sweida, and investigations have been launched into a week of deadly clashes. Sectarian...
Peak summer brings heat warning for outdoor workers and the elderly in the UAE
The National News
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As the UAE braces for one of the hottest spells of the summer, doctors are offering advice on how to stay safe as the temperature edges towards 50°C. Hot and humid conditions at the height of summer are nothing new, but with winds picking up dust...
Qatar launches bid to host 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The National News
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The Qatar Olympic Committee has announced a bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. If successful, the Gulf state would become the first country from the Middle East and North Africa region to host the event. Qatar hosted the...
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a deadly shambles - it's time to end it
The National News
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When it was first established, in February, the main selling point of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation was that it was the best of bad options. The foundation’s masterminds, Israel and the US, argued that using private security contractors to hand...
Bahrain hold off Slovenian team
Gulf Daily News Online
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FOOTBALL – Bahrain’s senior men’s football national team defeated Slovenian First League outfit NK Primorje Ajdovscina 2-1 last night in a friendly match played in Maribor, Slovenia. Ebrahim Al Khattal helped lift the Bahrainis in the contest by...
UK sanctions Lukoil-linked trader, 135 shadow fleet tankers
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 22, 2025
The UK has sanctioned a Lukoil-linked trading house in the UAE and 135 oil tankers in its latest clampdown on shadow fleet operations, the government said on July 21, highlighting its efforts in undermining Russia’s war chest against Ukraine. The...
UK sanctions 135 tankers and Gabonese flag operator
Lloyd's List
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THE UK has followed the EU in another huge sanctions package, which lists 135 oil tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet. Alongside the tankers, the UK has also sanctioned Dubai-based Litasco Middle East — linked to Russia’s Lukoil — as well as...
Global Passport Power Fails to Predict Border Openness, New Index Reveals
News Ghana
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July 22, 2025
Twelve nations lead global border openness, permitting visa-free entry to all 198 foreign nationalities, while top-ranked passport holders face restrictive entry policies elsewhere, according to the 2025 Henley Openness Index. The study exposes an...
Trump announces new trade deal with Indonesia and cuts tariff
The National News
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US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Indonesia on Tuesday, saying it agreed to pay a 19 per cent tariff on its exports and pledged to buy American goods. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump said Indonesia would supply...
Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa
The National News
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In March, during what is typically the rainy season in the UAE, the country's rainfall levels were far from those experienced in 2024 and now, in the middle of the dry season, they remain the same. However, the rainy season is not the same for all...
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza's Deir Al Balah
The National News
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A British charity has accused Israel of “accelerating the systemic dismantling” of Gaza's healthcare system after its clinic in Deir Al Balah was forced to close as Israel widens its military offensive. Medical Aid for Palestinians' staff were...
Morocco strengthens its presence in English-speaking Africa
Atalayar
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July 22, 2025
Greater presence in English-speaking Africa Growing support for Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara Opportunities in English-speaking Africa As part of its new diplomatic strategy in Africa, launched since its return to the African Union in 2017,...
Arrest of Muslim Brotherhood leader signals Turkey-Egypt warming
The National News
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Turkey's arrest of a Muslim Brotherhood figure wanted in Egypt reveals a growing commitment to improving ties with Cairo and developing “neighbourly bonds” with Arab countries, experts have told The National. Mohamed Abdel Hafiz, who was detained...
UK Sanctions 137 Tankers and Traders for Involvement in Moving Russian Oil
The Maritime Executive
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The UK has taken another swipe at Russia's energy exports with a fresh set of sanctions on 135 oil tankers, as well as two companies that enable the "shadow fleet" trade. According to the UK Foreign Office, the vessels on the list have handled $24...
Rolling up the record highs for US stocks – why?
The National News
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From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux. Manus Cranny, The National's geo-economics editor, cuts through the noise and presents insights from the stories making headlines...