Al-Rai border crossing records 181,000 travellers since start of year as services expand Al-Rai border crossing in Aleppo has handled roughly 181,000 travellers since January, with upgrades and streamlined procedures …
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FAO: Global hunger falls for third year but progress remains fragile FAO’s SOFI 2026 reports global hunger declined to 7.8% as conflicts, climate shocks and economic pressures threaten fragile gains, …
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DEWA retains BS 13500 governance certification for tenth consecutive year
by James Bryantby James BryantDEWA Secures 10th Consecutive BS 13500 Governance Certification from BSI DEWA renews BS 13500 governance certification for the 10th year after BSI verification, reinforcing investor confidence and backing DEWA Global …
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Emirates reveals passengers consumed over 64 million chocolates in one year
by James Bryantby James BryantEmirates passengers consume 64 million chocolates in a year Emirates says passengers ate over 64 million chocolates in a year, up 6.6%. Airline loads 750,000kg and catering makes 16,000 chocolate …
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New global data shows people spend 40 days a year online, raising concerns on World Social Media Day Global data published June 30 shows people spend an average of 40 …
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Dubai Real Estate Records AED 275 Billion in Half Year Project Launches
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai real estate projects surpass AED 275bn as launches accelerate in 2026 Dubai real estate projects top AED 275bn in 2026 as developers unveil thousands of units; W Capital reports …
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PFA Player of the Year nominees: Arsenal trio joined by Erling Haaland, Rayan Cherki and Bruno Fernandes PFA Player of the Year nominees revealed in June shortlist featuring Arsenal’s David …
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World leaders visiting China: British foreign minister’s trip highlights Beijing’s diplomatic and economic pull Yvette Cooper’s Beijing visit is the 26th by world leaders to China in 2026, highlighting Beijing’s …
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World approaching the hottest year on record as 2027 looks likely to break temperature records UN weather agency warns the world is close to the hottest year on record; 2027 …
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UAE tops Middle East electric vehicle sales for second consecutive year
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Leads Middle East in Electric Vehicle Sales for Second Consecutive Year, IEA Says IEA Global EV Outlook 2026: UAE claims roughly 50% of Middle East electric vehicle sales, propelled …