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UAE accounts for 50% of Azerbaijan's trade with Gulf states
Zawya
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ABU DHABI: Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, stated that “Azerbaijan is a hugely valuable trade and investment partner for the UAE. Located in the increasingly influential Caucasus region, at the crossroads of Eastern...
Israeli strike kills 10 children queuing at Gaza medical clinic, officials say
The Independent
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July 10, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Turkmenistan customs officers participated in a regional meeting in Moldova
Turkmenistan Golden Age
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July 10, 2025
Representatives of the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan took part in a regional event that was held recently in Chisinau. The event was organized within the framework of the "Ready4Trade Central Asia" project, which is implemented by the...
Israeli postdoc sues Stanford for discrimination; university denies it
The Times of Israel
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July 10, 2025
An Israeli researcher alleged discrimination at California’s Stanford University in a lawsuit filed on Thursday. The lawsuit, filed in a federal California court, said a lab at Stanford had falsely accused Dr. Shay Laps of sexual harassment,...
Reed Smith survey reveals rising customs enforcement in key sectors across Europe & the Middle East
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 9, 2025
Global law firm Reed Smith has conducted a survey exploring customs enforcement activity and emerging trends across 21 countries in Europe and the Middle East (EME). The survey gathered insights from senior trade lawyers at 19 law firms based in...
Iran hosting and protecting Al Qaeda leadership, says UK
The National News
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Intelligence officials in the UK believe that Iran is hosting the headquarters of Al Qaeda, giving the terrorist leadership a lifeline after years of setbacks. “The transactional arrangement between Iran and the senior leadership of Al Qaeda is...
Turkish Amb.: $70 Mln investment agreement was signed bet. Bony Socks, El Sewedy Industrial Development
Sada Elbalad
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July 10, 2025
Thu 10 Jul 2025 | 03:59 PM Turkish ambassador in Cairo Salih Mutlu Şen said: "A $70 million investment agreement was signed between Turkish company Bony Socks and El Sewedy Industrial Development in the 10th of Ramadan Industrial Zone." In a post...
Israel Discount Bank’s Soiree, LA Jewish Film Fest Closing Night, AJU Board Chair
The Jewish Journal - California
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July 10, 2025
Israel Discount Bank (IDB), a New York-based private and commercial bank and the largest Israeli-owned bank in the United States, held its annual client appreciation event at the Beverly Hilton on June 12, bringing together valued clients, bank...
Egyptian pomegranates coming soon
Fresh Plaza
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July 10, 2025
Egyptian pomegranates arrive on the market in late July/early August, with an expected increase in volumes, according to Amr Kadah, export manager at Fruit.Farm. The exporter says, "We will start the season's harvest with the Early 116 variety,...
Global trends in private markets: Spotlight on the Middle East 2025
JD Supra - California
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July 9, 2025
The global private markets landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, marked by rapid growth, heightened competition, and a wave of innovation that is reshaping investment strategies and fund structures. Private markets are attracting...
Egypt Signs $100 Million Sustainability-Linked Deal with EBRD, Banque Misr
Sada Elbalad
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July 10, 2025
Thu 10 Jul 2025 | 10:27 PM Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation announced a landmark agreement between the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Banque Misr, marking Egypt’s...
Iranian APTs increased activity against US industries in late spring, researchers say
The Record
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July 10, 2025
Iranian state-backed hackers appeared to step up their attacks on U.S. industries over the past two months, according to new research. Nozomi Networks — which specializes in securing operational technology (OT) for critical infrastructure —...
Egypt Reaffirms Support for Libyan Sovereignty and Political Consensus
Sada Elbalad
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July 10, 2025
Thu 10 Jul 2025 | 04:48 PM Egypt reiterated its steadfast support for Libya’s sovereignty, unity, and political stability, emphasizing the need for a Libyan-led political solution free from external interference. Ambassador Tarek Dahroug,...
Iraqi unfazed by U.S. tariffs, but sees opportunity to reform trade
The National News
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On Wednesday, the US President Donald Trump issued a new round of tariff letters to several countries, including Iraq. The letter sent to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani said a tariff rate of 30 per cent would be imposed on Iraqi...
Franklin Templeton marks jubilee in the Middle East
Gulf News
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"As Franklin Templeton proudly marks its 25th anniversary in the Middle East, we're leveraging this significant milestone to reiterate our unwavering commitment to clients across the region. Our recently launched firm story, 'Your trusted partner...
Israeli Reservist Killed in Shooting, Stabbing Operation in West Bank
The Palestine Chronicle
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July 10, 2025
An Israeli soldier was killed in Gush Etzion. (Photo: video grab) By Palestine Chronicle Staff Earlier on Thursday, the Israeli army shot and killed a Palestinian man in the town of Rummana, west of Jenin, saying he had stabbed a soldier. An...
Arab Designers Set The Tone At Paris Haute Couture FW25/26
Scoop Empire
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July 10, 2025
Arab designers lit up Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2025/2026 with drama, craftsmanship, and storytelling stitched into every seam. From poetic nods to cinema’s golden age to sculptural gowns straight out of a fashion fantasy, four...
Renault to build new Boreal SUV in Türkiye for over 50 markets
Sabah
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July 11, 2025
French automaker Renault Group is expanding its production footprint in Türkiye, as it announced on Thursday its new SUV model Boreal will be manufactured at the plant in northwestern Bursa province. The new vehicle will be the second SUV produced...
Israel’s “Genocide-Industrial Complex” | Palestine This Week with Mouin Rabbani
Middle East Monitor
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July 10, 2025
In this episode of Palestine This Week, we unpack Israel’s latest scheme for Gaza: a so-called “humanitarian city” that critics say is a cover for mass internment and forced transfer. Far from offering safety, the plan is seen as part of Israel’s...
Israel’s Cyberstarts launches $300 million fund to help startups retain top talent
The Times of Israel
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July 10, 2025
Cyberstarts, a venture capital fund founded by tech veteran Gili Raanan that invests in early-stage cybersecurity firms, has created a $300 million fund to help its startups retain top talent and counter brain drain trends. The employee liquidity...