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January 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Syria signals renewed cooperation on chemical weapons destruction

Syria’s current government under Ahmed al-Sharaa has indicated a renewed willingness to cooperate with international efforts aimed at dismantling the country’s chemical weapons programme. The United Nations has described this as a critical opport...

January 8, 2026 11:03 AM

ADSW 2026 to convene global leaders on sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026, hosted by Masdar under the patronage of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will begin next week, bringing together heads of state, ministers, government officials, business leaders, investors and innovat...

January 5, 2026 11:02 AM

GCC forces take part as Gulf Shield 2026 begins in Saudi Arabia

Gulf Cooperation Council forces have begun a major joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening collective defence and improving regional military coordination. The Saudi ministry of defence said the exercise, titled “Gulf Shield...

January 5, 2026 10:59 AM

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid marks 20 years as UAE prime minister

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, marked the 20th anniversary of his assumption of the office of Prime Minister on January 5, 2006, in a gathering with current and former ministers...

January 5, 2026 10:56 AM

Iran government triples subsidies to meet people’s needs

Iran has announced a major increase in government subsidies as it moves to ease the impact of rising prices and the weakening rial on households. The government says monthly subsidies will rise from three million rials to ten million rials per househ...

Last updated on: 10th August 2026

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