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Hamas agrees to Trump peace plan with conditions
Hamas has announced conditional agreement to President Trump’s Middle East peace proposal, pledging prisoner exchanges, humanitarian access and a transfer of Gaza administration to an independent Palestinian body.
حماس نے ٹرمپ امن منصوبے کی مشروط منظوری دیدی
حماس نے صدر ٹرمپ کی امن تجویز پر مشروط رضامندی ظاہر کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ وہ قیدیوں کے تبادلے اور غزہ کی انتظامیہ ایک آزاد فلسطینی ادارے کو منتقل کرنے پر تیار ہے، تاہم اس نے واضح کیا ہے کہ غزہ کے مستقبل اور فلسطینی عوام کے حقوق کا تعین قومی اتفاق رائے اور بین الاقوامی قوانین کے مطابق ہونا چاہیے۔
Donald Trump threatens BRICS over de-dollarisation push
Trump warns BRICS against creating a rival currency to the US dollar, threatening 100% tariffs; his aggressive trade policies signal heightened global tensions over de-dollarisation.
Emirates frustrated by Boeing delays, eyes growth with Airbus A350
Emirates Airline faces setbacks from Boeing 777X delays, turning to Airbus A350s to drive its next phase of global expansion and growth.
King Salman inaugarates new state-of-the-art six-line Riyadh Metro
Riyadh Metro redefines Saudi urban transport, connecting six lines across the city with state-of-the-art infrastructure and sustainable design.
MAIR Group’s Abu Dhabi listing set to reshape Gulf retail
MAIR Group announces a December listing on ADX, reinforcing its role in the UAE’s retail and real estate sectors while highlighting the Gulf’s economic diversification efforts.
Australia leads with world-first social media ban for under-16s
Australia bans social media for children under 16, marking a world-first move to safeguard youth mental health and hold tech companies accountable.
السيدة الأولى الباكستانية تحفز النساء على السعي لتحقيق طموحات تتجاوز النجاح في منتدى دبي
قالت السيدة الأولى الباكستانية، آصفه بوتو زرداري، خلال كلمتها في المنتدى العالمي الأول للمرأة في دبي: رسالتي إلى الشابات هي أن يؤمنّ بأنفسهن، ويتمسكن بقيمهن بثبات، وألا يستهينّ أبدًا بقوة أصواتهن، فهي المفتاح للتغيير وتحقيق الطموحات۔
UAE unveils its first regulated national lottery with AED100m prize
The UAE launches its first regulated lottery, offering AED 100 million and promoting secure, responsible gaming through a user-friendly digital platform.
نوجوان خواتین اپنی آواز کی طاقت کو کبھی کم نہ سمجھیں، آصفہ بھٹو زرداری
نوجوان خواتین اپنی آواز کی طاقت کو کبھی کم نہ سمجھیں۔ دنیا کی دوبڑی طاقتوں، تلوار اور قلم سے بھی بڑی طاقت ہماری خواتین ہیں، آصفہ بھٹو زرداری۔
Pakistan’s First Lady inspires women to strive beyond success at Dubai forum
"My message to young women is to believe in yourself, remain steadfast in your values, and never underestimate the power of your voice," said Pakistan's first lady, Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, addressing the inaugural Global Women's Forum in Dubai.
Qatar Energy launches $1.2bn blue ammonia project
TLDR:
Qatar Energy launches $1.2 billion project.
Facility integrates ammonia and CO2 storage.
Solar power supports Mesaieed blue ammonia plant. DOHA (The Thursday Times) —...
Saudi Arabia to lauch third national airline, this time in Dammam
Saudi Arabia plans third airline in Dammam, expands logistics and public transport projects to strengthen Vision 2030’s connectivity goals.
Indian copper giant Vedanta invests $2bn in Saudi copper expansion
Vedanta, the Indian mineral resource giant, plans major investment in Saudi Arabia’s copper industry, advancing Vision 2030’s push for critical minerals and supply chain self-sufficiency.
