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Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at age 84
Middle East

Bahrain’s long-serving prime minister dies at age 84

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, one of the world’s longest-serving prime ministers…
Energy leaders leave door open to more cuts as virus spikes
Middle East

Energy leaders leave door open to more cuts as virus spikes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s energy minister said Monday that global energy producers have the ability to…
Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year
Middle East

Qatar’s emir promises Shura Council elections next year

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar’s emir announced on Tuesday that the country will hold long-promised elections for its…
Australia protests Qatar airport’s exams of women passengers
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Australia protests Qatar airport’s exams of women passengers

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia on Monday condemned Qatar authorities’ treatment of female passengers on a flight to Sydney who…
In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant
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In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop…
Saudi Arabia presides over G-20 interfaith forum
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Saudi Arabia presides over G-20 interfaith forum

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia is presiding over a virtual global interfaith forum that began on Tuesday,…
Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout
Middle East

Oman to impose value-added tax amid pandemic fallout

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman issued a royal decree on Monday that sets the stage for the sultanate…
Saudi’s National Commercial Bank buys Samba in $14.8B deal
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Saudi’s National Commercial Bank buys Samba in $14.8B deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank said Sunday it will purchase rival lender Samba Financial…
Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus
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Oman reinstates ambassador to Syria after years-long hiatus

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Oman has sent an ambassador to Syria after an eight-year hiatus, the state news…
Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait’s new ruling emir
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Crown prince becomes oil-rich Kuwait’s new ruling emir

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah became the oil-rich nation’s new…
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