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‘MEDIA STUNT’ SAYS HAMAS
Israel offers 4-hour humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
The Israeli military said on Wednesday it would hold fire unilaterally in limited areas of the Gaza Strip for four hours from 3 p.m. (1200 GMT) for humanitarian purposes, an army statement said.
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STAKE DEAL
Etihad set to get final Alitalia proposal
Italy's loss-making flag carrier Alitalia is working on a final proposal to present to Etihad on Thursday in a push to lock in an investment by the Abu Dhabi-based airline, a person close to Alitalia shareholders said on Wednesday.
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PARTS, TRAINING PART OF DEAL
US to sell $700 million worth missiles to Iraq
The US has approved the sale of 5,000 Hellfire missiles to Iraq to battle tanks and other armoured vehicles in a deal valued at $700 million, the country’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.
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ANALYSIS
Service providers key to success in the digital era
As enterprises move to become digital businesses, service providers should adapt their organisational structure, capabilities, offerings and engagement and delivery models to thrive in the new digital environment, said an industry expert.
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TECHNOLOGY
Always misplacing keys, wallet? New apps may help
Finding misplaced keys, wallets and purses could get easier with new apps that take the guess work out of trying to remember where they might be.
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IMAGE OF THE DAY
Artistic balance
Olivia Vivian of Australia wobbles during her beam routine during the women's gymnastics team final at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland on July 29.
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OHL to sue Qatar Foundation over Sidra project
Spanish contractor Obrascón Huarte Lain (OHL) is planning legal action against Qatar Foundation, a leading education and cultural organisation in the country, related to a major project, reports said.
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Qatar Foundation, Lulu in online shopping deal
Qatar Foundation (QF) and major retailer Lulu Group International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish an online shopping portal for Qatar Foundation community members.
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Cannot seize Kurdish crude for now: US court
The dispute over a tanker carrying $100 million in Iraqi Kurdish oil took a surprising turn on Tuesday when a US judge said she lacked jurisdiction given the ship's distance from the Texas shore and urged that the case be settled in Iraq.
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Saudi FDI opening ‘may slow down IPOs’
Saudi Arabia's decision to open its stock market (Tadawul) to foreign direct investment (FDI)could curb initial public offerings (IPOs) in the kingdom, a report said.
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Always misplacing keys, wallet? New apps may help
Finding misplaced keys, wallets and purses could get easier with new apps that take the guess work out of trying to remember where they might be.
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US firm to provide Sadara security vehicle
Global Digital Solutions (GDSI) plans to ship a high-end, mobile command and control vehicle to Sadara, a petrochemical joint venture between Dow Chemical and Saudi Aramco.
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UN agency to form airline safety task force
The UN's civil aviation body said it would quickly form a task force on airline safety, noting that while this was complex and politically sensitive, urgent action had to be taken after the recent downing of a Malaysian airliner.
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Du completes 800MHz trial; to offer new experience
Du, a leading telecommunications service provider in the UAE, has announced a milestone with the successful field test for LTE-A carrier aggregation between the 800MHz band and the 1800MHz band.
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'Some Bahrain firms seizing worker IDs'
A worrying new trend has emerged of unscrupulous employers confiscating all their workers' identity documents in Bahrain, according to a noted rights activist.
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Bahrain dealer holds Jaguar Land Rover show
Euro Motors, the exclusive dealer for luxury automotive manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover in Bahrain, is showcasing a wide range of its luxury vehicles at the City Centre Bahrain, a major shopping and leisure destination.
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WHO shocked by hits on health services in Gaza
The World Health Organization (WHO) has been appalled by the continuing trend for healthcare facilities, staff and vehicles to come under direct fire in Gaza since the escalation of violence on July 8.
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Twitter's user growth up 24pc in Q2
Twitter's monthly active users rose a better-than-expected 24 percent in the second quarter as the online messaging service mostly succeeded in stemming a dwindling pace of growth, sending its shares soaring after hours.
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Gulf Capital invests in school operator
Gulf Capital, a regional alternative investment firm, has announced the completion of an investment in private school operator Evolvence Knowledge Investments (EKI) through Gulf Credit Partners, its regional fund.
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Mazola targets 25pc growth in 2 years
Saudi Arabia-based Mazola, one of the leading food product brands in the region, is targeting a 25 per cent growth in sales over the next two years.
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