Saudi Arabia Launches Shams Satellite Aboard NASA’s Artemis II Mission

Saudi Arabia achieved a milestone by launching the Shams satellite on NASA's Artemis II mission, becoming the first Arab nation…

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WHO Details Saudi Partnership to Boost Regional Health Emergency Preparedness

A April 2026 WHO feature outlines how collaboration with Saudi Arabia's National Health Emergency Operations Centre enhances capacity-building and response…

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UAE Storms Dump Over 100 mm Rain on Dubai Triggering Floods

Multi-day heavy rainfall in late March 2026 flooded roads in Dubai and disrupted transport across the UAE with rainfall far…

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UAE Cabinet Approves Strategy to Rank Among Top 10 Space Economies by 2031

The UAE Cabinet has approved the National Space Strategy 2031 to double key sector metrics including revenues and companies while…

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Sustainability Bloc Captures Majority in Bahrain Chamber 31st Term Board Vote

Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry elects new board dominated by Sustainability bloc for 31st term with focus on private…

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UAE Stabilises Weather Conditions After Week of Storms and Flooding

Clean-up operations continue across the UAE following heavy rain and thunderstorms in March 2026, with officials citing climate change for…

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Saudi Ministry of Culture Hosts Traditional Arts Festival Showcasing Kingdom’s Heritage in Riyadh

The Saudi Ministry of Culture held the Traditional Arts Festival in Riyadh from March 26 to April 8 featuring performances,…

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Kuwait Joins COSPAR Advancing Role in Global Space Research

Kuwait became a member of the Committee on Space Research in March 2026 with its national space center as the…

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Saudi Arabia Designates 2026 as Year of AI to Accelerate Vision 2030 Progress

Saudi Arabia has named 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence with a new logo and reported gains in global rankings,…

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