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Jordan and Bahrain Kings hold bilateral meeting

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King Abdullah of Jordan and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held a high-level meeting to discuss bilateral ties and current international and regional developments. During the meeting, which was held at Al Sakhir Palace and attended by other officials, both leaders expressed their commitment to strengthening their countries’......
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FAO receives $23.7m from Norway to aid crisis response efforts

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The Government of Norway has donated $23.7 million to FAO’s Special Fund for Emergency and Rehabilitation Activities (SFERA), which provides flexible contributions to assist with severe humanitarian crises and emergencies. With this donation, FAO aims to reach approximately 600,000 food-insecure people with farming inputs, livestock supplies, fishing inputs, and cash......
Technology

Hazzaa Al Mansoori becomes first Arab increment lead for an ISS expedition

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On March 28th, 2023, the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft undocked, marking the official commencement of Expedition 69. This historic mission includes Hazzaa Al Mansoori, the first Arab increment lead for an International Space Station (ISS) expedition, and Sultan AlNeyadi, the first Arab astronaut to embark on a long-duration spaceflight. Al Mansoori......
Business

Policy support and green efforts drive 11 percent increase in global heat pump sales in 2022

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Global sales of heat pumps grew by 11% in 2022, according to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) analysis, marking a second year of double-digit growth for the central technology in the world’s transition to secure and sustainable heating. Increased policy support and incentives for heat pumps in light of......
Sports

Ibrahimovic is back with Sweden but is not thinking about Euro 2024

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When Zlatan Ibrahimovic was sidelined for eight months with a swollen left knee following surgery, retirement didn’t enter his mind. It was certainly worrying for the Swedish soccer great. The AC Milan striker quickly focused on getting back to normal health rather than maintaining his trophy-laden career. Ibrahimovic’s ability to......
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South Korea opposes North Korean satellite acquisitions

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The South Korean government banned dozens of materials used by North Korea in satellite development from being exported via a third country. The move is meant to prevent the secretive nuclear-armed nation from circumventing Security Council sanctions. In spring, Pyongyang plans to launch a military reconnaissance satellite, South Korean News......
Business

Credit Suisse and UBS are in talks to merge – FT

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UBS (UBSG.S) is in discussions to acquire Credit Suisse (CSGN.S), with the boards of Switzerland’s two biggest lenders meeting separately this weekend, the Financial Times reported. The Swiss National Bank and regulator FINMA are organizing the talks to build confidence in the country’s banking sector, Reuters reported, citing sources. Swiss......
Sports

Abu Dhabi to host the largest autonomous racing league in the world

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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League has been launched by ASPIRE, the technology transition arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). This announcement supports ASPIRE’s vision of building a world-class research and development (R&D) hub in Abu Dhabi. With the first autonomous car race set for Q2 of......