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- US, Australia and others express concern reports and urge Myanmar’s military to respect the rule of law
- The military had this week refused to rule out seizing power over its claims of voter fraud in November’s elections
- The agreement aims to encourage cooperation in various fields
- 7 months since its launch, Hope Probe due to enter planet’s orbit on Feb. 9
- Mission a ‘catalyst’ in creating advanced science sector in UAE: Project manager
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- Group said if foreign forces do not withdraw by May as planned by Doha accord, it will exert its ‘legal right to free homeland’
- NATO has said troops will remain as Taliban breached agreement; Biden administration to review deal brokered by its predecessor
- Committee responsible for preparing the integration plan resolved that the proposed name, Saudi National Bank, shall be the new name of the merged bank
- NCB also noted that the merger remains subject to obtaining the required regulatory approvals and the approvals of the banks’ shareholders
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KASHTA
The local term for camping, "kashta" is one of the most popular winter activities in Saudi Arabia, when people head to the desert to enjoy the fresh air, away from crowds.
Makkah Declaration
On May 31, 2019, leaders of Muslim nations gathered at the 14th Session of the Islamic Summit Conference in Makkah, adopted a 12-point set of principles. Among these were: "denouncing terrorism, extremism and fanaticism in all their forms and manifestations, whatever their causes and motives"; "condemn(ing) all forms of intolerance and discrimination based on religion, color or faith"; "rejecting sectarianism and confessional fanaticism in all their forms and manifestations"; and "standing by Muslims in nonIslamic countries who suffer persecution, injustice, coercion and aggression."
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- Former karting champion and Formula 1 test driver will lead her team at season-launching Diriyah E-Prix on Feb. 26
- Half the jury will be made up of women
- The juries are now tasked with setting the benchmark for the creative community in MENA
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