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US Extends Strong Security Guarantees to Qatar After Israeli Strike

Washington – The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to Qatar’s security, offering robust guarantees to protect the Gulf nation

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US Begins Strategic Drawdown in Iraq, Paving Way for Stronger Bilateral Security Partnership

Baghdad – The United States has commenced a strategic drawdown of its military mission in Iraq, marking a milestone in

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Etihad Rail Unveils Futuristic Passenger Trains, Promising a New Era of UAE Travel

Etihad Rail’s passenger train project brings sleek, modern rail travel closer to reality, offering residents and visitors a fast, comfortable,

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Saudi Arabia Launches Riyadh University of Arts to Transform the Kingdom’s Creative Economy

Riyadh University of Arts aims to nurture talent, foster innovation, and establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for cultural

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Netanyahu Apologizes to Qatar as Gulf Peace Efforts Gain Momentum

Dubai – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally apologized to Qatar following a recent attack in Doha, Qatar’s Foreign

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Akram Afif Leads AFC Player of the Year Shortlist as Asian Football Celebrates Talent

Doha – Qatar’s Akram Afif has once again been named on the shortlist for the prestigious Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

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Bahrain Crown Prince Meets Pope Leo XIV to Strengthen Global Tolerance and Interfaith Dialogue

London – Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, met with Pope Leo XIV

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Saudi Arabia Strengthens Historical Preservation with Hajj and Two Holy Mosques Knowledge Project

Riyadh – Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Special Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Chairman

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US Leaders Speak Out for Palestinian Rights at Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee Convention

Dearborn, Michigan – Leading American officials highlighted the need for human rights, justice, and humanitarian action in Gaza during the

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Saudi Prince Highlights Gulf Resilience and Path Toward Peaceful Solutions

Riyadh – Former Saudi ambassador to the US and UK, Prince Turki Al-Faisal, emphasized the importance of Gulf unity and