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Qatar to hold Renaissance Dam talks as Egypt FM heads to Doha

The latest meeting over the ongoing Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam [GERD] dispute comes following statements suggesting Qatari mediation to end the feud. Qatar is set to host an “emergency” Arab…

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Arab League slams ‘provocative’ Israeli flag march at emergency session in Doha

The Arab League held a special session on the long-disputed Renaissance Dam, where members released a joint statement calling for protecting water security in both Sudan and Egypt. The Arab…

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Qatar to host FM’s at Arab League consultative session in June

The last Arab League session took place in Egypt earlier in May, where members discussed Israel’s attacks on Palestine amid an 11-day bombardment on Gaza. Qatar is set to host…

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Despite setbacks, Snapchat’s Middle East success soars to record highs

Snapchat says the MENA region is one of the most important for the company. In 2012, a few months after its launch, 25 pictures were shared on Snapchat every second.…

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A sweet Eid: Desserts to celebrate the end of Ramadan from around the region

As the holy fasting month of Ramadan comes to an end, Muslims around the region indulge in traditional desserts for Eid Al-Fitr. The first day after the holy month of…

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Culture

Umm Ali: How an assassination led to the creation of your favourite dessert

The dessert has become an essential item found in almost every Arab restaurant’s menu. For more than 700 years, Umm Ali has remained a hit in Arab kitchens across the…

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Spotify takes on Clubhouse with new live-audio chat app

The application will focus on music, culture and sports conversations. In a move expected to dominate the entertainment industry, Spotify says it is set to launch a new live-audio chat…

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UBS pushes expansion into the Middle East with new Qatar office

The investment bank is looking into breaking into Qatar, the country with the highest GDP per capita. UBS Group AG is tapping into the Qatari market to add investment banking…

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Full stadiums expected at Qatar 2022: FIFA chief

Officials have also previously said that Doha is planning to host a “normal post-pandemic” event. FIFA World Cup 2022 will witness stadiums full of football-loving spectators, said FIFA President Gianni…

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