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- Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favor of resolution recognizing Palestine is qualified to be full member, urges Security Council to reconsider matter ‘favorably’
- Resolution calls for Palestine to retain observer state status but rights to be enhanced to include most of those of full member, short of vote in assembly
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- Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah says Kuwait faces ‘unimaginable, unbearable difficulties’ and some people tried ‘to shut down every way out of the bitter reality’
- He adds: ‘We were left with no option other than taking this hard decision to rescue the country and protect its higher national interests and resources of the nation’
- Somali piracy in the region at the time cost the world’s economy some $7 billion — with $160 million paid out in ransoms, according to the Oceans Beyond Piracy monitoring group
- Israel has killed more than 34,700 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry
- Biggest festival to date will include 60 screenings and events across four London venues, plus screenings in 8 other UK venues
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Madarik Program
Launched on March 27 by Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission, the Madarik program aims to develop a cadre of citizens with the necessary skills and knowledge to take part in the growth of nation’s space industry. The program offers three career paths: Space Business. Space Software and Data, and Space Engineering.
What is Gargee’an?
It is a celebration that is held twice in an Islamic year, on 15th day of the months of Sha’ban and Ramadan, primarily in Gulf countries or the eastern part of the Arabian Peninsula, specifically Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. During these festive days, children wear traditional attire and go knocking door to door to receive sweets and snacks.
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