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NDLEA intercepts Saudi, UK-bound cocaine in lipsticks
Daily Post
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July 6, 2025
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...
NDLEA intercepts Saudi, UK-bound cocaine in lipsticks, property title documents
The Sun Nigeria
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July 6, 2025
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...
Oman records 9% growth in non-oil exports
The Arabian Stories
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July 6, 2025
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...
Eight OPEC+ countries decide to lift restrictions, increase oil production
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 6, 2025
[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 Cable
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July 6, 2025
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
Sportskeeda
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July 6, 2025
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...
Saudi Arabia and UAE Non-Oil Private Sectors Thrive Despite The Volatile Middle East Geopolitics
Times of Dubai
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July 5, 2025
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...
- Middle East Business News And Information - Mid-East.Info
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) With Saudi Arabia's eCommerce market size expected to reach USD 49.49 billion by 2030, scalable, intelligent logistics infrastructure have become critical. Once fully operational, the warehouse will handle up to 15,000...
Saudi Arabia, OPEC+ members move toward output hike at meeting
The New Arab
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July 5, 2025
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...
OPEC+ boosts oil output by 548,000 barrels per day for august
Daily Times
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July 6, 2025
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...
How esports can farm peace
Christian Science Monitor
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July 8, 2025
With the Middle East very much in flux after Israel’s military campaigns in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, it is worth noting this small step for peace: A group of competitive video gamers from Israel is in Saudi Arabia for the Esports World Cup that...
The Standard Formula: Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency – Chapter 5: Prudential Solvency Regimes in the Middle East
JD Supra - California
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July 8, 2025
See all chapters of Encyclopaedia of Prudential Solvency. Introduction This chapter discusses the prudential solvency regimes in the Middle East, a crucial topic for anyone involved in the insurance industry. The Middle East is an exciting place...
EIA: Iraq’s oil exports to US surge over the week
Shafaq News
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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...
OPEC+ countries to increase oil output by 548,000 bpd in August
The Cable
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July 6, 2025
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,...
Rallying-Dakar Rally champion Al-Rajhi eyes September return after accident
Channel News Asia
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July 8, 2025
Saudi Arabia's Yazeed Al-Rajhi, the reigning Dakar Rally champion, aims to resume competitive racing by September following a serious accident in Jordan that left him with two broken vertebrae. Al-Rajhi, 43, became the first Saudi to win the Dakar...
Oil Prices Lower on a Report US-Iran Nuclear Talks Will Restart
Yahoo Finance
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Oil tanker in open sea by StockStudio via Shutterstock August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) on Thursday closed down -0.45 (-0.67%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25) closed down -0.0043 (-0.20%). Oil prices on Thursday fell after Axios reported that the US...
Malabar Gold & Diamonds inaugurates landmark integrated manufacturing site in Hyderabad, cementing its position as a global manufacturing leader
The Arabian Stories
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July 6, 2025
HYDERABAD : Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the 5th largest jewellery retailer globally with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has launched its state-of-the-art, fully integrated jewellery manufacturing unit, the largest of its kind, in Hyderabad,...
Eight OPEC+ nations agree to boost oil output in August
BGNES
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July 6, 2025
Eight OPEC+ nations have agreed to increase their collective crude oil output by 548,000 barrels per day, a rise that exceeds previous forecasts. The decision comes as part of a process to gradually lift voluntary supply curbs. The meeting, held...
Oil Prices Lower on Report US-Iran Nuclear Talks Will Restart
Yahoo Finance
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Oil barrels stacked on each other by Kalulu via iStock August WTI crude oil (CLQ25) today are down -0.69 (-1.02%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25) is down -0.0146 (-0.69%). Oil prices are trading lower after Axios reported that the US plans to...
LG Electronics to work with Saudi Arabia to develop HVAC solutions for high-temperature regions
The Korea Times
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July 6, 2025
LG Electronics, Korea's leading home appliance maker, said Sunday it will join hands with Saudi Arabia to develop heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions for regions prone to extreme heat. LG Electronics has decided to conduct a...