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Amid a chaotic Middle East policy, Trump's base is losing its love for Israel
The National News
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What’s the Trump doctrine? According to the White House, it’s #Winning. And in many respects, they're not wrong. So far this summer, US President Donald Trump has put fears of a global trade war to bed with multiple deals, all in America’s favour....
Arabica coffee steadies as market awaits tariff developments
Business Recorder
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July 30, 2025
LONDON: Arabica coffee steadied on Wednesday in cautious trade as investors braced for Friday when U.S. tariffs of 50% on imports from top coffee grower Brazil could come into effect if the two countries fail to reach a trade deal. The United...
OPINION: Türkiye and UK could shape Europe's new defense axis
Yeni Safak
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“At the crossroads between the Black Sea, the Caucasus, the Middle East and Africa, Turkey (sic) is imperative to UK security interests across Europe and on NATO’s flanks …” – quoted from the British National Security Strategy 2025. Was this...
Macroeconomic Imbalances in Iran Reach Critical Levels
Iran Focus
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July 30, 2025
In recent years, Iran’s economy has faced profound challenges that can be summed up in one word: “imbalance.” These imbalances—described by some as a form of “bankruptcy”—have manifested in various sectors, from natural resources like water to...
Timothée Chalamet becomes global brand ambassador for Saudi Arabia-backed EV maker, Lucid motors
The Times of India
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The upcoming campaign with Timothée Chalamet for Lucid Motors’ Lucid Gravity is set to launch this fall/ Image: LUCID Motors Saudi-backed electric vehicle maker Lucid Motors has surprised both the film world and auto industry by naming Timothée...
Zegna Group Q2 sales fall 3% organically, retail up 8%
FashionNetwork India
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July 30, 2025
Zegna Group reported a slowdown in the second quarter, with revenues totalling €468.9 million ($539.2 million), down 3% on an organic basis and 6% year-on-year. Direct retail offered a positive signal, rising 8%. Zegna - Spring-Summer 2026 -...
HCLSoftware Deepens Its Commitment To Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 With XDO Blueprint
Channel Post Middle East & Africa
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July 30, 2025
HCLSoftware is deepening its commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 digital transformation agenda through strategic technology investments, positioning the Kingdom as the Middle East’s leading digital powerhouse. At the recently concluded...
Bullish on consumer demand this festive season for FMCG industry: Tata Consumer CEO
The Hindu Business Line
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July 30, 2025
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) maker Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) is expecting consumer demand in the industry to remain strong in H2. Sunil D’Souza, Managing Director and CEO, spoke to businessline on the growth expectations in FY26, comeback...
Menovelle Reviews & Complaints: Is It Safe and Effective for Menopausal Relief? (2025 Consumer Report)
Wellbeing Magazine
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July 30, 2025
Menovelle is a natural dietary supplement made for women dealing with menopausal symptoms and issues. Menopause is an inevitable stage in every woman’s life, and it is not easy. Women over the age of 50 experience the symptoms of menopause, like...
Israel's Check Point Software aims to go it alone as cyber security sales rise
Channel News Asia
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July 30, 2025
JERUSALEM :The CEO of Check Point Software Technologies said the Israeli company was not looking to be bought out like some local rivals, as it reported a second-quarter profit boosted by higher sales of products to protect and prevent corporate...
AFS And Oman Arab Bank Unveil Pioneering Digital Payments Platform
Financial IT
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July 30, 2025
Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa’s premier digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, today announced a significant expansion of its enduring strategic partnership with Oman Arab Bank (OAB). This expansion...
'World's biggest shopping centre' with theme park and '2,000 shops' now like ghost town
Lancs Live
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July 30, 2025
It was formerly hailed as the world's largest shopping centre, but now it remains vacant, a desolate, pitiful shell of what it once was. The South China Mall featured over seven million square feet of retail space, man-made waterways, a...
GMG, Amazon to enhance online shopping experience across MENA
GCC Business News
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July 30, 2025
GMG, a well-being and retail conglomerate, has forged a partnership with Amazon in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to enhance the online shopping experience in the region. Under this alliance, customers can enjoy exciting deals across a...
Saudi Arabia’s EV maker, Lucid, breaks world record with 1,205 km drive across Europe in single charge
The Times of India
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Lucid’s new record of 1,205 km surpasses its previous 1,045 km single-charge drive by 160 km, setting a major milestone/ Image: Lucid Lucid Air, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by...
100,000 Aid Trucks and Counting: An Israeli Military Official Details Expansive Israeli Humanitarian Operation in Gaza
Media Line
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July 30, 2025
Israel has provided food, electricity, water, and medical care to Gazan civilians despite UN inefficiency and Hamas sabotage. Official reports no outbreaks of severe contagious diseases among the Gazan population. Global media coverage and a...
FIBO Arabia And The Saudi Bodybuilding Federation Flex With New Partnership Announcement
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
Saudi Arabia's top athletes will compete for global representation as FIBO Arabia joins forces with the Saudi Bodybuilding Federation to host the Kingdom's leading bodybuilding event as part of its high-impact Performance Arena The FIBO Arabia x...
Saudi Arabia’s diesel exports climb to record, with Aramco active trader
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s diesel exports for July set a record high, with Saudi Aramco offering its first cargo of the fuel in the Northwest European Platts Market on Close assessment process July 28. Aramco Trading offered 27,000 mt of UK summer...
101-year-old woman in southern Türkiye lives with no health issues
Sabah
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July 30, 2025
Ayşe Uğur, who resides in the Nizip district of Gaziantep, continues to impress with her remarkable health, despite being 101 years old. Born in 1925 in the rural Salkım (Hıyam) neighborhood of Nizip, Ayşe Uğur is a mother of eight children, one...
ExclusiveIraqi-British hotel owner and his Iranian oil smuggling link to Houthis
The National News
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Reviews of The Gainsborough Hotel speak of its spacious rooms, friendly staff and convenient location for visiting some of London’s most famous tourist sites. It is fair to say all those who have enjoyed their stay at the hotel are probably...
Import Without Complications in Syria… Ambiguity Remains an Obstacle
Enab Baladi
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July 30, 2025
Enab Baladi – Wasim al-Adawi The former Syrian regime imposed complex procedures and stringent conditions on traders and industrialists for import and export, exacerbating a shortage of the state’s foreign currency resources. However, after the...