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NDLEA intercepts Saudi, UK-bound cocaine in lipsticks, C of O + Videos
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents going to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia respectively. The illicit drug consignments were...

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden In Lipsticks, Property Documents Bound for UK, Saudi Arabia
July 06, (THEWILL) — Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in female lipsticks and property title documents in two separate courier consignments destined for the United Kingdom and Saudi...

NDLEA intercepts Saudi, UK-bound cocaine in lipsticks
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents going to the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia, respectively. According to the NDLEA, the...

Oman records 9% growth in non-oil exports
MUSCAT – Preliminary statistics issued by the National Centre for Statistics and Information showed a 9.3 percent decline in the total value of commodity exports, reaching RO 7.516 billion by the end of April 2025, compared to the same period in...

NDLEA intercepts Saudi, UK-bound cocaine in lipsticks, property title documents
From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted cocaine consignments concealed in lipsticks and property title documents destined for the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. The illicit drug consignments were...

Saudi FM in Moscow urges permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday that reaching a permanent ceasefire in Gaza is the top priority, during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. Prince Faisal is on an official...

Saudi Crown Charts Tourism Surge Ahead of 2034 Boom
Global tourism is projected to reach 30 billion trips by 2034 and contribute $16 trillion to world GDP, growing 1.5 times faster than the global economy, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest report. Amid this surge, Saudi Arabia is...
Eight OPEC+ countries decide to lift restrictions, increase oil production
[Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:11:47 +0300] Vienna - Saba: OPEC announced that eight OPEC+ member countries have decided to accelerate the lifting of voluntary oil production restrictions and agreed to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day starting...

Blow to Nigeria as OPEC+ countries agree to increase oil output by 548,000 bpd
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have decided to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August. In a statement on Saturday, the oil cartel said the move follows eight member countries’ decision,...

"Something was different" - Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton pulled off a "miracle" in Saudi Arabia, veteran explains
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton faced each other in the King of the Ring Tournament final at Night of Champions a week ago, with the winner getting a world title match at SummerSlam. The American Nightmare emerged victorious and will now face John...

Indonesia, Saudi Arabia ink $27b deals in energy, mineral sectors
ndonesia and Saudi Arabia have sealed US$27 billion in private sector deals across various fields, including clean energy, petrochemicals and aviation fuel services. The agreements were signed on Wednesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where...

OPEC+ boosts oil output by 548,000 barrels per day for august
OPEC+ has agreed to raise oil production by 548,000 barrels per day (bpd) in August, accelerating its output hike plan as global markets remain tight. The move follows recent geopolitical tensions and reflects efforts to stabilize fuel prices amid...

EIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US surge over the week
2025-07-06T09:00:17+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Baghdad/Washington The United States increased its oil imports from Iraq last week, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). The EIA reported on Sunday...

FDI-driven M&A activity crosses $50 million in FY25 with 69 approvals from CCP
ISLAMABAD, July 8: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) approved 69 merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions during fiscal year 2024–25, facilitating an estimated $50 million in foreign direct investment (FDI) across a range of sectors...

OPEC+ countries to increase oil output by 548,000 bpd in August
The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have decided to increase production by 548,000 barrels per day in August. In a statement on Saturday, the oil cartel said the move follows eight member countries’ decision,...
SKN Prime Minister Updates Nation on Sustainable Island State Agenda
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN) – Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Hon. Dr Terrance Drew, on July 7, 2025, delivered a comprehensive National Address, outlining the significant strides being made under the government’s Sustainable...

Goldstar Air’s 24-hour Cargo services to drive Ghana’s trade...
Unique private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States-registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...

Saudi Arabia and UAE Non-Oil Private Sectors Thrive Despite The Volatile Middle East Geopolitics
July 5, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – UAE non-oil private sector continues to perform and display growth, although that growth has remained steady but modest, mainly impacted by the unprecedented Middle East geopolitics in 2025. The 12-day Iran-Israel war...

Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ members move toward output hike at meeting
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance will discuss crude oil production on Saturday, with analysts expecting the latest in a series of output hikes for August. The wider OPEC+ group - comprising the 12-nation...

Composite material introduces passive cooling and longer lifespan for solar panels
Saudi Arabian researchers claim their innovation will significantly boost electricity generation and improve technology cooling in some of the world’s hottest regions. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology team, including members...