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IIFA Insiders build anticipation for Abu Dhabi’s January 2027 cinema celebration
Abdu Rozik, Farhaana Bodi, Mohammed Al Ali and Ahmad Al Marzooqi feature in IIFA’s countdown to the 22–23 January weekend on Yas…
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Kuwait’s Al-Enezi reaches deaf chess semifinals in Malaysia
Abdulrahman Al-Enezi advanced after defeating a Malaysian opponent, according to Kuwait News Agency.
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Tamkeen backs six Bahraini startups at Fintech Forward 2026
Six Bahraini startups are showcasing their solutions and exploring investment and partnership opportunities with support from Tamkeen.
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Al-Baha pomegranate harvest brings fresh opportunities for local farmers
Al-Baha farmers begin the pomegranate harvest ahead of the region’s 15th Pomegranate Festival, with around 750,000 trees supporting local production.
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Oman joins FTSE Russell watch list for possible emerging-market upgrade
Oman remains a Frontier market while FTSE Russell considers a possible move to Secondary Emerging status.
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SAP Connect Day Oman puts responsible AI and workforce skills in focus
An event in Muscat brought business and government leaders together to explore practical AI applications, trusted data and workforce skills.
Digital
Meta Muse: How Meta’s AI Agent Could Change Shopping, Bookings and Everyday Tasks
Meta’s Muse AI agent can help with shopping, bookings and daily plans. Here is what Meta says about its capabilities, permissions and…
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Kuwait schools celebrate teachers with student performances and tributes
Ceremonies, competitions and student performances marked World Teachers’ Day in schools across Kuwait on 5 October.
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