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Nifty, Sensex Back in the Red; Broader Falls More – Thursday Market Report
Moneylife India
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On Thursday, 1644 stocks advanced, 2409 declined and 168 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 0.68 indicating a negative closing. Moneylife’s Market Breadth Indicators remained neutral, reflecting a decline in...
SafaQat secures investment to scale digital procurement
Oman Observer
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July 23, 2025
MUSCAT: The Omani digital procurement platform SafaQat — meaning “Deals” — has successfully closed a funding round with Future Fund Oman and Idrak Group, signalling growing investor confidence in homegrown tech ventures that support the Sultanate...
These 44 countries may regret trusting China for..., Pakistan, Bangladesh paying heavy price for doing this, should India be worried?
India.com
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July 24, 2025
Home News These 44 countries may regret trusting China for…, Pakistan, Bangladesh paying heavy price for doing this, should India be worried? According to data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and RAND Corporation,...
Viasat launches IoT Nano for global remote connectivity
IoT Tech News
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July 24, 2025
Viasat has unveiled its new IoT Nano service, which promises to provide enhanced global remote connectivity. Getting a reliable signal can be a pain at the best of times, but what if your entire business operates in the middle of nowhere, far from...
Challenges persist in TMC’s bid to mine the deep sea, even after boost from Trump
Mongabay
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July 24, 2025
After years of delay, the deep-sea mining plans of Canadian firm The Metals Company (TMC) now appear to be progressing as it pursues a controversial new path to securing a license to mine in international waters under U.S. jurisdiction. Yet...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
CFO Dive
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Pokemon Go Is Making Two Shiny Pokemon Easier to Find, But for a Very Short Time
Comicbook
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July 24, 2025
The actual color patterns for Shiny Pokemon can often be a mixed bag. Sometimes the color schemes just don’t go far enough to feel substantial, or worth seeking out. Pokemon Go will soon be increasing Shiny encounter rates for two Pokemon, and...
First coffee farm opens in Jabal ShamsFirst coffee farm opens in Jabal Shams
Oman Observer
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July 23, 2025
MUSCAT: In a strategic move to develop high — altitude agriculture and expand Oman’s specialty crop portfolio, Coffee Farm Company, led by founder and CEO Said al Wardi, has launched a commercial coffee cultivation project in Jabal Shams. The...
Father's faithful following football
The National News
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Many football fans follow the sport religiously, and Father Christos Mitsios is no exception. The 51-year-old Greek Orthodox priest has become a mainstay in the hard-core section at PAOK Thessaloniki matches, cheering on the team and offering help...
Can the Hague Group force the world to stop the Gaza genocide?
The New Arab
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July 24, 2025
On 31 January, 2025 eight nations officially formed The Hague Group with a mission to pursue “collective action through coordinated legal and diplomatic measures at both national and international levels” to hold Israel accountable for grave...
Dr Sultan Al Jaber to be honoured with global leadership award
The National News
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Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, is to be honoured by the Middle East Institute with its Distinguished Global Leadership Award. The award recognises his role in advancing the vision of the UAE leadership in energy,...
Where do Gulf countries rank among world’s most powerful passports in latest 2025 Henley index?
The Times of India
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The GCC nations have seen major passport gains, with the UAE ranking 8th globally and all six gaining access to China/ Image: FIle UAE ranks 8th globally with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 184 destinations, marking the strongest passport...
SQU team creates low-emission alternative to traditional bricks
Muscat Daily
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July 23, 2025
Muscat – A team of students from Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has developed a sustainable construction brick made entirely from local natural materials, as part of an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the building sector in Oman....
FFO approves RO 1.2 bn projects in first year
Oman Observer
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July 23, 2025
The Future Fund Oman (FFO) has recorded strong performance in its inaugural year, approving 44 projects with a combined investment value of around RO 1.2 billion. Of this, RO 333 million was contributed by the Fund itself, while the remaining RO...
University Medical City pioneers advanced spinal surgery techniques
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The spinal surgery team at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH), part of the University Medical City, has successfully implemented three groundbreaking surgical technologies for treating spinal disorders and deformities – marking a...
SafaQat platform attracts national investment to boost digital transformation
Times of Oman
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Muscat: The Omani startup platform SafaQat or 'Deals' which is specialised in digital purchasing and procurement has successfully completed a funding round with Oman Future Fund and the Idrak Group. This move reflects growing confidence in...
India-UK seal historic Free Trade Deal, slashing tariffs and boosting jobs
The Arabian Stories
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July 24, 2025
LONDON : Signed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at the historic Chequers estate, the deal marks the culmination of three years of negotiations that began under former British PM Boris Johnson in 2022....
EUROTRASH: Tour de France Femmes Toughest Yet
PezCycling News
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July 24, 2025
TOP STORY: Tour de France Femmes 2025 Tour de France news: • 8 Teams Happy, 15 Without Results • Prize Money At Le Tour • Interesting Tour de France Statistics • GC Gaps At The Tour de France 2025 Race news: • Tour de France Femmes • Tour of...
Masdar Free Zone companies can now own Dubai real estate
The Arabian Stories
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July 24, 2025
DUBAI : The Dubai Land Department (DLD) and Masdar City have inked a memorandum of cooperation that gives Masdar City-based companies the right to buy and own land and property across designated freehold areas in Dubai. This move aligns with the...
Japan’s strategic approach to a digital yen
Bangladesh Post
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Zaid M Belbagi On the eve of Bastille Day, French President Emmanuel Macron called for a major strengthening of France’s defense forces, stressing the need for the country to become the world’s leading military power, capable of acting...