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September 13, 2025 9:06 PM

Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition 2025 underway in Jeddah, showcasing global talent and partnerships

The Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025, the first international business-to-business jewellery exhibition of its kind in the Kingdom, is underway at the Jeddah Superdome following its inauguration on Thursday. Organized by the Gem & J...

September 13, 2025 3:06 PM

UN overwhelmingly endorses two-state solution declaration that condemns Hamas

The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration outlining "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" towards a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians ahead of a meeting of world leaders. ...

September 12, 2025 6:22 PM

Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s largest oil terminal for the first time

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk suspended loadings at the country's largest oil terminal for the first time, according to two industry sources and Ukraine's military. The drone strike, the first reported such attac...

September 12, 2025 1:55 PM

IGCF 2025 concludes in Sharjah with focus on communication for quality of life

The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2025 concluded in Sharjah with the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) ceremony, celebrating excellence in the field under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.” The two-d...

September 12, 2025 12:50 PM

Qatar PM to meet top US officials on Friday after Israeli attack in Doha

Qatar's prime minister will meet top U.S. officials on Friday and is expected to discuss an Israeli attack in Qatar and the status of talks for a ceasefire in Gaza, which has been under a mounting Israeli assault. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohamm...

September 11, 2025 3:44 PM

Poland bans drone flights, limits small air traffic along eastern border

Poland has banned drone flights and introduced restrictions affecting mostly small, non-commercial air traffic along its eastern borders with Belarus and Ukraine following this week's drone incursions into its airspace. The restrictions, which do no...

September 11, 2025 1:24 PM

India Launches SAJEX 2025 in Jeddah to Strengthen Jewellery Trade with Saudi Arabia

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), in association with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, the Embassy of India in Riyadh, and India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has announced the launch of the Saudi ...

September 11, 2025 10:16 AM

Qatar condemns Netanyahu’s ‘reckless’ remarks on hosting Hamas office

Qatar hit back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a strongly worded statement early on Thursday, describing his remarks about the Gulf country's hosting of a Hamas office as "reckless". The heated exchange came more than a day after Isr...

September 10, 2025 1:18 PM

Iran, IAEA announce agreement on resuming nuclear inspections

Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Tuesday they had reached a deal on resuming inspections at sites including those bombed by the U.S. and Israel but gave no specifics, and Tehran warned the West the deal was off if sanctions were re-imposed....

September 10, 2025 11:47 AM

India expresses concern over Israeli strikes in Qatar, calls for restraint

India on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, urging all parties to exercise restraint and prioritise diplomacy to prevent further escalation in the region. In an official statement, Ministry of External Affai...

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