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The unseen strength of Iran-Iraq ties
Gov't Propaganda
Press TV
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In the heart of West Asia, Iran and Iraq share a bond far beyond their border, rooted in history, culture, and everyday survival that has only deepened amid recent challenges. When the United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran last month, many...
Owner: Iranian Government
Saudi Arabia Underscores Trade for Inclusive Growth at G20 Meeting in South Africa
General Authority of Foreign Trade (GAFT) Acting Governor Mohammed Al-Abduljabbar participated in the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group Ministerial Meeting, held in South Africa from October 9 to 10, deputizing for Minister of Commerce and...
Owner: Saudi Government
Oman tragedy: Inside Duqm Siddah, the deadly road claiming lives of Sandwip's fishermen
The road accident in Duqm Siddah area of Oman that killed eight Bangladeshis is not the first such tragedy. Several accidents have previously occurred in the same area, claiming the lives of Bangladeshi fishermen. Most of the victims were from...
Owner: Karim Family
S&P upgrades Egypt's credit rating on economic reforms and improving growth
Pro-Government
The National News
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Egypt has scored a credit rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, while Fitch Ratings affirmed its call on the North African nation, with both citing improving economic growth following widespread reforms. S&P boosted Egypt's long-term sovereign...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Boost Syria’s Growth with $89 Million
Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s joint $89 million pledge to Syria marks an unprecedented collaboration between two regional rivals in a country where their proxy conflicts once fueled devastating warfare. From Battlefield to Boardroom For over a decade,...
Owner: The Intermarium Foundation (Non-profit)
How Long Island’s small businesses are betting on the holidays
In Brief: Over 40 Long Island communities launch “Shop Local” campaigns for Small Business Saturday Station Yards in Ronkonkoma grows with new restaurants, shops, and entertainment Nov. 14 turkey drive at Station Yards to support Long Island Cares...
Owner: Russ Roenick & Ken Firtel
Little Egypt Fest brings out big crowd
Indeterminate
Salem Times-Commoner - Illinois
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(Times-Commoner Photo by Dennis Rosenberger) The Marching Wildcats from SCHS combined with the Franklin Park Middle School marching band to perform on Saturday during the Little Egypt Festival Parade in Salem. Annual parade caps off day full of...
Iran at the Precipice: The Economics of Endurance
By: Amirreza Etasi In the aftermath of recent Israeli-Iranian military confrontations, in which the US attacked nuclear sites in Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz, followed by the rapid reimposition of sanctions, Iran’s economy stands at a pivotal...
Owner: Asia Sentinel Media
Does Panera support Israel? A look at ownership, donations, and controversies
JAB Holding Company, the owner of Panera Bread, also funds the Landecker Foundation, a German group combating antisemitism by funding Hillel, a Zionist group on campus, and cooperating with Hebrew University. Due to this association and the secret...
Owner: Vera Goeminne
Take 2: Israel-Hamas peace deal moves forward, day 9 of government shutdown
Neutral
KMYU - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Take 2 Podcast – October 9, 2025 Hosts: Heidi Hatch Guests: Maura Carabello, Exoro Group; Trent Staggs, Riverton Mayor and Small Business Administrator _____ ISRAEL–HAMAS PEACE DEAL MOVES FORWARD President Donald Trump...
Owner: Smith Family
Los Angeles' new Maydan Market is not a food hall. It's a collaboration to give 'cool small businesses' a start
Neutral
Restaurant Business Magazine
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Maydan Market has a night market vibe. | Photo courtesy of Kort Havens. Restaurateur Rose Previte doesn’t want to live in a city that doesn’t have “cool small businesses.” So, as the Washington, D.C.-based restaurateur brings two of her restaurant...
Owner: Informa PLC
Iran prosecutes Instagram users over likes, legal group says
Several citizens have been charged with offenses including “insulting the leader of the Islamic Republic” and “propaganda against the state” for liking posts shared by opposition figures or independent media outlets on Instagram, the group said....
Owner: Adel AbdulKarim Alabdulkarim
OIC Appoints Morocco as Vice-President of SME Network in Baku
Morocco has been appointed Vice-President of the Small and Medium Enterprises Network of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC-SMENET), the National Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (Maroc PME) announced on...
Owner: Samir & Adnane Bennis
US government shutdown means tough times for many civil servants
Having served more than 20 years as a civil servant, Mark has experienced previous U.S. government shutdowns: when Congress deadlocks over spending usually forces many federal employees into unpaid leave. But the current shutdown will be Mark's...
Owner: Zeki Yeşildağ
How Estonia and the UAE are measuring ambition with precision
Pro-Government
The National News
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When the UAE unveiled its campaign last month to become the “startup capital of the world”, it did so with striking clarity. Training 10,000 Emirati entrepreneurs, creating 30,000 jobs by 2030 and increasing the number of companies in the country...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Christians of Iraq: Where did they go?
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
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Shafaq News For nearly two millennia, Iraq’s Christians have been a thread in Mesopotamia’s history. From the monasteries of Nineveh to the churches of Baghdad and the mountain villages of the north, they preserved traditions that predate Islam....
Owner: Non-transparent
The 18th Cycle of Arabia CSR & Sustainability Awards Honours Trailblasers in Responsible Business Across the Arab Region
Dubai, UAE; October 7, 2025 – The Arabia CSR Network proudly concluded the 18th cycle of the Arabia CSR & Sustainability Awards with a grand ceremony held under the patronage and in the presence of H.H. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr...
Owner: MTZ Advertising Services (Non-transparent)
Malaysia’s New “Thursday Boycott” Campaign Misguided: Crashing Our Own Economy, Not Israel’s
Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A viral social media campaign urging Malaysians to boycott online transactions every Thursday has exposed widespread confusion about how...
Owner: 3rd Wave Media Sdn Bhd
32 usufruct contracts worth over RO 8.2 million signed to boost Oman’s agricultural, industrial, and livestock sectors
Muscat – The agreements, signed in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources and the Public Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Riyada), represent a total investment of over RO 8.2 million and...
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
Khalifa Fund Launches “Enterprise Journey” at GITEX Global 2025 to Boost SMEs Growth
The digital platform provides a unified ecosystem, enabling enterprises and providers to connect, grow, and scale It provides access to funding, advisory services, training and AI-powered support UAE, October, 2025: Khalifa Fund for Enterprise...
Owner: MTZ Advertising Services (Non-transparent)