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Ericsson opens new regional headquarters in Riyadh

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

Ericsson has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Saudi capital Riyadh, thus reflecting its strong commitment to the kingdom and the strategic role of the country in the company’s regional operations across Middle East and Africa.

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UNEXPECTED GUEST: Snake on plane delays flight in Australia

Wed, 02 Jul 2025

An Australian domestic flight was delayed for two hours after a stowaway snake was found in the plane’s cargo hold, officials said on Wednesday. The snake was found as passengers were boarding Virgin Australia Flight at Melbourne bound for Brisbane.

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Witthal to set up UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant at Kezad

Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Witthal Gulf Industries, a part of Singapore-based Witthal Group, has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with the Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) for the establishment of the UAE’s first lithium battery recycling plant in Taweelah.

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Ax-4 blasts off on key ISS mission with Indian, Polish and Hungarian crew

Wed, 25 Jun 2025

SpaceX, Axiom Space and Nasa launched the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) carrying astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary to the International Space Station, marking a historic milestone in global commercial spaceflight. The crew will remain there for 14 days.

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False data for Tamkeen support: many face trial

Wed, 11 Jun 2025

Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has referred a number of Bahraini defendants to trial for submitting false data online to the Social Insurance Organization (SIO) and the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) to illegally obtain over BD230,000 from both entities.

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WHO highlights the vital role of scientists in ensuring food safety

Sun, 08 Jun 2025

Scientists contribute to understanding the risks to human health from food contaminants in many ways and also conduct rigorous research to generate reliable evidence, said World Health Organization, while highlighting the role of R&D in ensuring food safe

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Global cereal production to hit record 2.9bn tonnes in 2025: FAO

Sat, 07 Jun 2025

UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation has forecast a record global cereal production of 2.91 billion tonnes in 2025, up 2.1% from last year. Global food consumption of cereals too is predicted to grow by 0.9%, while feed use is set to expand by 0.5%.

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The Avenues - Bahrain unveils exciting Eid festivities

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

The Avenues-Bahrain, the largest sea front shopping and entertainment destination in the kingdom, is set to welcome visitors this Eid with an exciting line-up of performances and activities that promise delightful festivities for the entire family.

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ROSHN Group backs Hajj Season Support Programme as Main Sponsor

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

ROSHN Group, Saudi Arabia’s leading multi-asset real estate developer and a PIF company, is collaborating with the Ministry of Defense to enrich the Hajj experience for pilgrims.

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Hajj sets global benchmark for Smart crowd management

Thu, 05 Jun 2025

As the sun rose over Mina on the Day of Tarwiyah, more than one million pilgrims moved in unison — guided by faith, devotion, and a sophisticated web of artificial intelligence, smart systems, and human coordination that ensured a journey as smooth as it