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Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many

Diplomat Times - March 10, 2024

Muslims spot Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia, meaning month of fasting starts Monday for many Dubai, UAE (AP) — Officials saw the crescent moon...

Kuwait’s new emir sworn in, demands comprehensive review

Ahmed Lamraoui - December 20, 2023

Kuwait's new emir sworn in, demands comprehensive review, After swearing the constitutional oath in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Sheikh Meshal criticised the authorities'...

Iraq’s $27B deal with TotalEnergies could ease its longstanding energy crisis, but challenges remain

Diplomat Times - July 11, 2023

Iraq’s $27B deal with TotalEnergies could ease its longstanding energy crisis, but challenges remain BAGHDAD (AP) — A multi-billion dollar agreement signed with France’s Total...

Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures

Dr Mohd Ramzan Ali - June 26, 2023

Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Some 2 million Muslim pilgrims...

Kuwait Election: Kuwait only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock

Diplomat Times - June 6, 2023

Kuwait Election: Kuwait only Gulf Arab nation with a powerful assembly, holds another election mired in gridlock DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Voters in...

Iran to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia after a 7-year rift, state-run media say

Dr Mohd Ramzan Ali - June 6, 2023

Iran to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia after a 7-year rift, state-run media say TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign ministry announced it...

Turkey’s new cabinet almost certain to include Simsek, four sources say

Dr Mohd Ramzan Ali - May 31, 2023

Turkey's new cabinet almost certain to include Simsek, four sources say ANKARA,(Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is viewed as almost certain to include former...

Dubai’s Kanoo Group Sees Opportunities to Invest in India, China

Diplomat Times - December 16, 2022

Dubai’s Kanoo Group Sees Opportunities to Invest in India, China Bloomberg- Kanoo Group is benefitting from a strong rebound in the United Arab Emirates' economy. Dubai-based...