Saudi Crown Prince Reports 93 Percent Vision 2030 Target Achievement With Shift to Domestic Industries

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has achieved 93 percent of its Vision 2030 performance…

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Kuwait’s AI filmmaking workshops move from generated clips to cinema screenings

SHIFT’s 29 October–1 November workshop in Kuwait ends with a film screening, putting storytelling alongside AI production skills.

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Iraqi Officials Record 3.5-Magnitude Quake North of Kirkuk With No Damage

On Wednesday, Iraq's General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring registered a 3.5-magnitude earthquake about 25 kilometers north of Kirkuk…

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Saudi Cabinet Reiterates Rejection of Red Sea Maritime Threats After Defense Meeting

The Saudi Cabinet on October 6 reaffirmed its strong rejection of threats to navigation in the southern Red Sea and…

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Israeli Army Dismantles Palestinian Memorials in West Bank Raids on October 7 Anniversary

The Israeli army dismantled multiple memorials to Palestinians across the occupied West Bank on October 7 2026 the third anniversary…

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Gaza City Strike Kills Civil Defence Volunteer on Third October 7 Anniversary

An Israeli strike killed two people including a civil defence volunteer in Gaza City on October 7 2026 according to…

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Coalition Intercepts Houthi Ballistic Missile North of Riyadh and Tracks Sanaa Launch Site

On October 7, 2026, the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the…

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OpenAI in Discussions With UAE Funds and BlackRock on $30 Billion Capital Raise

OpenAI is in talks with UAE investment funds including MGX and with BlackRock to raise as much as $30 billion…

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QatarEnergy Acquires Angolan Oil Interests as AD Ports Advances Luanda Terminal Concession

QatarEnergy signed heads of terms for a 30 percent stake in two offshore Angolan oil blocks on September 9 while…

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