West Asia

Saudi Aramco sells $6bn of bonds amid fierce demand

Aramco is a big part of the kingdom’s cash flow plans. In June, the Saudi government offloaded a stake in…

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VC experts see Qatar as launchpad for regional, global expansion

Alexander Wiedmer and Soumaya Ben Beya Dridje, partner and junior partner, respectively, at Rasmal Ventures, during a Startup Grind Qatar…

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Royal Commission for AlUla reaches first comprehensive description of human settlement sites during Neolithic Age

AlUla, July 9 (BNA): The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announced that a team of archaeologists has reached the…

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Copenhagen to reward tourists for eco-friendly tasks, behavior

While several European cities are exploring innovative ways to manage the influx of visitors, the Danish capital, Copenhagen, announced a…

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Disney expands fleet with Tokyo-based cruise ship for 2028

Walt Disney unveiled plans on Tuesday to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in…

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Istanbul Airport recognized as Europe’s best air hub

The Airports Council International (ACI) Europe gave the best airport award to Türkiye’s state-of-the-art Istanbul Airport in the category of…

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Rising costs push Turkish vacationers to off-peak season, abroad

Amid escalating costs in the tourism sector, Turkish holidaymakers are reshaping their travel preferences, leading to a pronounced shift toward…

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Amman International Film Festival kicks off

Amman, July 4 (BNA):  The fifth edition of the “Amman International Film Festival – First Film” inaugurated in Amman,…

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In collaboration with BACA, Assouline Publishing launches Bahrain Crafts book

Manama, July 3 (BNA): The New York-based publishing house Assouline, in collaboration with the Bahrain Authority for Culture and…

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Greece opens ancient life artefacts’ exhibition at Acropolis museum

Athens, July 3 (BNA): Greece opened to the public an exhibition of more than 1,100 artefacts, from statues and…

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