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Saudi’s Q1 GDP grows by 9.6%

The Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has published on its website flash estimates of the Saudi Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the first quarter of 2022…reports Asian Lite News

May 2, 2022

-Top News·Economy·Saudi Arabia

‘Season of Joy’ in Jeddah kicks off

The second edition of Jeddah Season 2022 will be launched at Jeddah Art Promenade on the first day of Eid al-Fitr, in a large party that will last for 3 consecutive days,

May 2, 2022

-Top News·Arab News·UAE News

Shipments begin as India-UAE CEPA goes live

Commerce Secretary flagged off the first consignment of goods comprising of Jewellery products from India to UAE under CEPA. The historic India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) which was signed between the

May 2, 2022

-Top News·India News·UAE News

UAE leaders send Eid greetings

President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Prime Minister and Vice President Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, have sent his greetings to the kings,

May 2, 2022

-Top News·Arab News·UAE News

IMF urges Lebanon to implement ‘agreed-upon’ reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is willing to help Lebanon overcome its severe crisis, said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, emphasising the importance of implementing reforms in a timely manner…reports Asian Lite

May 2, 2022

Arab News

Iran vows to continue nuke talks until interests protected

Iran has pledged to continue the talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal until its “national interests are completely and comprehensively protected”, official media reported…reports Asian Lite News The remarks were made

May 2, 2022

Arab News

Africa’s Covid-19 cases near 11.44 mn

The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 11,446,107 as of Sunday evening, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said…reports Asian Lite News The specialised healthcare agency

May 2, 2022

AFRICA NEWS·COVID-19

Israel forces arrest two suspects in security guard’s killing

Israeli forces have arrested two people suspected of killing a security guard, the military said in a statement…reports Asian Lite News The two suspects were caught in a joint manhunt launched by

May 2, 2022

Arab News

Global Covid caseload tops 513.8 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 513.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.23 million and vaccinations to over 11.31 billion, according to the Johns Hopkins University…reports Asian Lite

May 2, 2022

COVID-19·World·World News

DCD Abu Dhabi hosts Ramadan gathering for religious leaders

The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi hosted a Ramadan gathering and an Iftar banquet at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for leaders of different religions and sects…reports Asian Lite News

May 1, 2022

Abu Dhabi·Arab News·UAE News