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Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on

Hamas

Hamas quietly reasserts control in Gaza as post-war talks grind on

From regulating the price of chicken to levying fees on cigarettes, Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza as U.S. plans for its future slowly take shape, Gazans say, adding to rivals' doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.

BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit, rejects defamation claim

Politics

BBC apologises to Trump over speech edit, rejects defamation claim

Britain's BBC apologised to Donald Trump on Thursday for editing a speech to make it look like he had advocated violence, seeking to ward off the U.S. president's threat of legal action, but the broadcaster rejected the basis for a defamation claim.

Festive feasts await: Abu Dhabi’s top Christmas dining spots

United Arab Emirates

Festive feasts await: Abu Dhabi’s top Christmas dining spots

With the holiday season fast approaching, the lifestyle platform ‘Yalla’ has unveiled its much-anticipated list of top restaurants in Abu Dhabi for celebrating Christmas Eve (December 24) and enjoying a festive lunch on Christmas Day (December 25), and the lineup is nothing short of mouth-watering.

Saudi Arabia hits 22 medals at Islamic solidarity games

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia hits 22 medals at Islamic solidarity games

Saudi Arabia’s national teams made a strong showing at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games (Riyadh 2025), increasing their total medal count to 22 — including five gold, one silver, and 16 bronze medals. 

Nvidia moves toward major new tech campus near Haifa

Israel

Nvidia moves toward major new tech campus near Haifa

Plans for Nvidia’s next Israeli development hub took a significant step forward this week, as the Israel Land Authority approved allocating land in Kiryat Tivon for the company’s proposed mega-campus. 

ADNOC Gas Q3 profit hits record high

United Arab Emirates

ADNOC Gas Q3 profit hits record high

ADNOC Gas reported a record Q3 net profit of $1.34 billion, up 8% year-on-year, driven by strong domestic demand and improved margins, despite weaker oil prices.

Canadian–Israeli group Awz plans major chip plant in Ashkelon

Israel

Canadian–Israeli group Awz plans major chip plant in Ashkelon

Canadian-Israeli investment group Awz Ventures is moving ahead with a massive new semiconductor project in southern Israel, setting aside roughly 5 billion shekels (about $1.3 billion) to build an advanced fabrication plant in Ashkelon. 

Over 112 US companies now operate in Dubai’s DIEZ Zones

United Arab Emirates

Over 112 US companies now operate in Dubai’s DIEZ Zones

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has confirmed that more than 112 American companies are now operating across its three key zones — Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and Dubai CommerCity — making up 3.4% of total registered firms.

French interior minister likely to visit Algeria as relations thaw

Algeria

French interior minister likely to visit Algeria as relations thaw

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Thursday there was a high chance he would visit Algeria, hailing the north African country's release of writer Boualem Sansal as a glimmer of hope that relations between the two nations could be mended.

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