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Albudaiwi: Advantage Oman Forum Offers Valuable Investment Insights

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said that the Advantage Oman Forum is a valuable opportunity offered by Oman to…

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FILE PHOTO: The minaret of the Great Omari Mosque, which was hit in previous Israeli strike during the war, stands damaged in Gaza City, March 17, 2025. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas/File Photo

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Qatar PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Talks Make Some Progress

Qatar's prime minister said on Sunday that efforts to reach a new ceasefire in Gaza have made some progress but an agreement between Israel and Hamas to end…

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Palestinians search for casualties at the site of an Israeli strike on a house, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, May 14, 2024. REUTERS/Ramadan Abed/File Photo

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Gaza Health Ministry Reports 51 Deaths from Israeli Strikes, Bringing Overall Toll to Over 52,000

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip received the remains of 51 Palestinians over the past 24 hours who were killed in Israeli strikes, the local Health Ministry said…

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Palestinians inspect the damage caused by an Israeli strike in Khan Younis, Gaza, on Tuesday. (AP)

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Türkiye Says Hamas Would be More Open to Deal Seeking Lasting Peace with Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that talks with Palestinian militant group Hamas in recent days had shown the group would be more open to…

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Palestinian President Abbas Appoints New Deputy in Major Step in Naming Successor

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Hussein al-Sheikh, secretary-general of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization, gestures during an interview with The Associate Press at his office in the West Bank city of Ramallah, June 13, 2022. (AP)

Palestinian President Abbas Appoints New Deputy in Major Step in Naming Successor

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. It’s a major step by the aging leader to…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Palestinian Leadership Reforms Sunday 27/04 - 05:37
49 Killed by Israeli Strikes in Gaza over 24 Hours, as Mediators Scramble to Restart Ceasefire Saturday 26/04 - 12:06
Hamas Official Says Group Open to Freeing Hostages, Five-Year Truce in Gaza Saturday 26/04 - 10:06

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A view shows ruins of buildings in the abandoned town of Marinka (Maryinka), which was destroyed in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Donetsk region, a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine, April 1, 2025. (Reuters)

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Russia Launches Nearly 150 Drones against Ukraine as Trump Doubts Putin's Desire for Peace

Russia launched a sweeping drone assault across Ukraine overnight into Sunday, targeting multiple regions, officials said, after US President Donald Trump cast…

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Four Dead, 13 Injured in Algeria Landslide

Four people have died and 13 others injured in a landslide in Algeria's western coastal city of Oran, authorities said on Sunday. The landslide occurred late…

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Russia to Send Several Planes to Iran to Help Extinguish Port Fire

In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, men carry an injured man after a massive explosion near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Mohammad Rasoul Moradi/IRNA via AP)

South Korea’s Main Opposition Party Taps Former Party Chief as Presidential Candidate

South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party's former leader Lee Jae-myung delivers his speech after winning the nomination as the June 3 presidential election candidate during a party's convention in Goyang, South Korea, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Egypt to Auction $950 million in One-year Dollar T-bills on April 28, Central Bank Says

The CMA CGM Greenland container ship is seen at sea with Paris 2024 and the Olympic rings on it during the Olympics torch relay ahead Paris 2024 Olympic games, in Marseille, France, May 9, 2024. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

One Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in South Lebanon

Lebanese security forces set up a checkpoint on the road leading to the scene of an Israeli airstrike in Baawerta (Baaouerta), near the coastal town of Damour, about 20 kilometres south of Beirut, on April 22, 2025. (Photo by Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP)

Hundreds Line Up to Visit Pope Francis' Tomb in Rome

People queue to visit the tomb of Pope Francis at the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, Italy, 27 April 2025. Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88. EPA/FABIO CIMAGLIA

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A glimpse of a recent job fair held in Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Vision Drives Localization, Reduces Unemployment to 7%

Digital City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Vision Drives Digital Transformation, Boosts Knowledge Economy Progress

A UNIFIL vehicle patrols along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel (UNIFIL)

Lebanon, UNIFIL Reaffirm Commitment to Continuing Peacekeeping Patrols

Vision 2030 Progress Accelerates Saudi Arabia’s Economic Growth

King Abdullah Port, Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Growth of Non-Oil Sectors Position Saudi Arabia Among Leading Global Economies

The flags of US and Iran are displayed in Muscat, Oman, 25 April 2025. Iran and US will hold third round of nuclear talks on 26 April 2025, in Muscat. (EPA)

What to Know about the Tensions between Iran and the US before Their Third Round of Talks

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Qatar PM Says Gaza Ceasefire Talks Make Some Progress

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Saudi Leadership Condoles Iranian President over Victims of Port Explosion

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Saudi Crown Prince. SPA

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Palestinian Leadership Reforms

Nine Years of Saudi Vision 2030: Prosperity Amid Global Turbulence

A large banner promoting Vision 2030 during the inauguration of energy projects in Ras Al-Khair, eastern Saudi Arabia. (Reuters)

Saudi Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Pakistani, Indian, and Uzbek Counterparts

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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Toward Vision 2030: Record Achievements and Promising Indicators

The King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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Four Dead, 13 Injured in Algeria Landslide

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Türkiye Says Hamas Would be More Open to Deal Seeking Lasting Peace with Israel

Gaza Health Ministry Reports 51 Deaths from Israeli Strikes, Bringing Overall Toll to Over 52,000

One Killed in Israeli Drone Strike in South Lebanon

Jordanian Government: Supporting Palestine Should Not Come at Expense of National Stability

Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication Mohammad Momani (X)

Egypt, Czech Republic to Enhance Military Cooperation

Egyptian Commander of the Air Force Mahmoud Fouad Abdel Gawad during his meeting with officials from the Czech armed forces (Egyptian army spokesperson)

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Russia Launches Nearly 150 Drones against Ukraine as Trump Doubts Putin's Desire for Peace

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South Korea’s Main Opposition Party Taps Former Party Chief as Presidential Candidate

Russia to Send Several Planes to Iran to Help Extinguish Port Fire

Hundreds Line Up to Visit Pope Francis' Tomb in Rome

Philippines, US Test Air Defenses as China Seizes Reef

(FILES) This handout photo taken on March 21, 2024 and received from the Philippine Coast Guard and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (PCG/BFAR) shows an aerial view of Philippine scientists inspecting Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in Spratly Islands, in disputed waters of the South China Sea. (Photo by Handout / Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) / AFP)

Car Kills, Injures People Attending Street Festival in Vancouver

26 April 2025, Canada, Vancouveer: Vancouver Police officers secure the scene, where multiple people were killed when a car drove into a crowd at a street festival in the western Canadian city of Vancouver. Photo: Rich Lam/Canadian Press via ZUMA Press/dpa

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi

Albudaiwi: Advantage Oman Forum Offers Valuable Investment Insights

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Egypt to Auction $950 million in One-year Dollar T-bills on April 28, Central Bank Says

French CMA CGM to Acquire Turkish Borusan's Logistics Subsidiary in $440 mln Deal

China Issues Tax Refund Policies for Foreign Tourists to Boost Inbound Consumption

People walk in the Central Business District (CBD) area in Beijing in Beijing, China, 24 April 2025. EPA/WU HAO

Saudi Vision Drives Localization, Reduces Unemployment to 7%

Saudi Vision Drives Digital Transformation, Boosts Knowledge Economy Progress

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Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

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The Saudi pavilion at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Opens Pavilion at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025

Saudi Arabia inaugurated its pavilion today at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025, which runs from April 26 to May 5, reported the Saudi Press Agency…

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Visitors are seen at the exhibition in Indonesia. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia’s Jusoor Exhibition in Jakarta Draws Over 150,000 Visitors on Third Day

The fifth edition of the Jusoor Exhibition, organized by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in Jakarta, Indonesia, recorded a remarkable…

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The Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. (SPA)

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Sydney to Host Marvels of Saudi Orchestra

The Saudi Music Commission will present its Marvels of Saudi Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House in Australia on May 12. Under the patronage of Minister of…

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The River Avon in the World Heritage site of Bath, England, Wednesday, March 5, 2025 with the backdrop of the rugby stadium. (AP)

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An English Rugby Team’s Stadium Plan Sparks Concern for UNESCO Designation

Talk about a scrum. The rugby club in the English city of Bath is at odds with some of its neighbors over plans to expand the team’s beloved stadium. …

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Culture

The commission is leading the Kingdom's participation in the fair with several prominent cultural and educational bodies

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Literature, Publishing & Translation Commission Inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Muscat Book Fair

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission inaugurated the Kingdom's pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair 2025, which is taking…

Asharq Al Awsat (Muscat) Thursday 24/04 - 15:54

Sports

Real Madrid Defender Antonio Rüdiger Apologizes for Copa del Rey Outburst

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Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger, left, challenges for the ball with Barcelona’s Ferran Torres during the Spanish Copa del Rey final soccer match between Barcelona and Real Madrid at Estadio de La Cartuja stadium in Seville, Spain, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)

Real Madrid Defender Antonio Rüdiger Apologizes for Copa del Rey Outburst

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger has apologized for his outburst of rage against the referee at the end of his team’s Copa del Rey final defeat to…

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Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, left, and Kenya's Joyciline Jepkosgei, right, compete in the women's elite race

Bridge during the TCS London Marathon, Sunday April 27, 2025. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

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Assefa Wins London Marathon Women's Race after Late Breakaway

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia secured her first London Marathon title Sunday after pulling away from Joyciline Jepkosgei near the end. Assefa finished in an…

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Al Ahly's head coach Marcel Koller looks on ahead of the CAF Champions League semi final second leg soccer match between Al Ahly FC and Mamelodi Sundowns FC, in Cairo, Egypt, 25 April 2025. EPA/MOHAMED HOSSAM

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Egypt’s Al-Ahly Part Ways with Coach Koller

Egypt’s Al Ahly on Saturday announced they parted ways with coach Marcel Koller after being knocked out of the Champions League semifinal. The 64-year-old came…

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia waves to the crowd after losing against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

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Djokovic Faces 'New Reality' after Losing Another Opening Match in Madrid

After losing a second straight opening match and three in a row overall, Novak Djokovic said he was facing a “new reality” in his two decades of pro tennis…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 27/04 - 09:26

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Soccer Football - Copa del Rey - Final - FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Estadio de La Cartuja, Seville, Spain - April 26, 2025 FC Barcelona's Jules Kounde celebrates after winning the Copa del Rey REUTERS/Borja Suarez

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Barcelona Sink Real Madrid in Extra Time to Win Copa del Rey Title

A Jules Kounde goal in the dying minutes of extra time handed Barcelona a dramatic 3-2 win over fierce rivals Real Madrid in an enthralling Copa del Rey final…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 27/04 - 07:26

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Chinese Tea Hub Branches into Coffee as Tastes Change

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A worker raking coffee beans during the drying process at the Xiaowazi, or Little Hollow, coffee plantation in Pu'er - AFP

Chinese Tea Hub Branches into Coffee as Tastes Change

At a mountainside cafe in southwestern China, Liao Shihao brews handfuls of locally grown beans into steaming cups of coffee, a modern twist on the region's…

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Neurology student Henriette Dieng examines Abdou Diop, a patient with genetic neuropathy at Pedro Rodriguez's clinic in Dakar, Senegal, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)

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Rare Diseases often Go Undiagnosed or Untreated in Parts of Africa. A Project Seeks to Change That

Ndeye Lam visits the cemetery often, praying and gently touching the seashells laid out across her daughter’s gravesite. “Mariama will always be here,” she…

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Yunice Abbas reads the book "I Sequestered Kim Kardashian" during an interview with the Associated Press, Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

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Suspect in Kardashian Jewel Heist Case Plans to Take Responsibility for his Role at Paris Trial

One of the suspects in the armed robbery of Kim Kardashian said he plans to take responsibility for his role in the 2016 high-profile heist and will apologize…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 27/04 - 09:05

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This initiative reflects the Red Sea Film Foundation’s commitment - through Red Sea Labs - to empowering creative voices

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Red Sea Labs Launches Directors Program to Empower Emerging Filmmakers

Red Sea Labs, a Red Sea Film Foundation program, has launched the Directors’ Program – a transformative, week-long learning experience taking place in Jeddah…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah) Sunday 27/04 - 06:10

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A 113-million-year-old fossilized ant preserved in limestone unearthed in northeastern Brazil, the world's oldest-known ant specimen is seen in this photograph released on April 24, 2025. Anderson Lepeco/Current Biology/Handout via REUTERS

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Oldest-known Ant Preserved in 113 Million-year-old Brazilian Fossil

Scientists have identified the fossilized remains of the oldest-known ant - a winged insect with fearsome scythe-like jaws that lived about 113 million years…

Asharq Al Awsat (Sao Paulo) Sunday 27/04 - 05:52

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