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In the last five weeks of January 2026, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center project “Masam”, which removes landmines from Yemeni land, was able to clear 2,692 landmines across Yemen. They included 12 anti-personnel mines, 70 anti-tank mines, 2,602 unexploded ordnance, and eight explosive devices.In Hodeidah governorate, the Masam team removed one unexploded ordnance in Hayes district, eight unexploded ordnance and one explosive device in Al Qawqa district.The team cleared 6 anti-personnel mines, 12 anti-tank mines and 2,215 unexploded ordnance in Al Mukalla district of Hadramout governorate, and 3 anti-personnel mines, 56 anti-tank mines, 326 unexploded ordnance and…

France’s inflation rate has fallen to a five-year low and remains below the European Central Bank’s 2% target, given falling energy prices.Consumer prices rose 0.4% year-on-year in January, after rising 0.7% in December, according to data from Statistics France.The data showed that French inflation fell in the past month, due to the impact of industrial goods, especially clothing and footwear, given the longer winter sale period compared to last year.Lower energy and clothing prices contributed to the decline, but service prices fell below 2% for the first time in four years.gradual riseEconomists had expected core inflation to start to rise…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stressed on Tuesday that his country was prepared to mediate between Iran and the United States to ease tensions between them, warning against any step that may spark war in the region. Erdoğan arrived in Riyadh on an official visit on Tuesday. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, he said relations between Riyadh and Ankara have strategic importance for peace, stability and prosperity in the region. He revealed that his visit aims to expand to bilateral consultations on regional issues, especially the situation in Gaza and Syria, as well as elevate bilateral ties to broader…

ISTANBUL – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday attacked the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) over its decision to update its logo to match the emblem of the Palestinian Authority (PA), Anadolu Agency reported.”The logo of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) presented to Israel was completely different from the one unveiled tonight,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement.”Israel does not accept the use of symbols of the Palestinian Authority. The Palestinian Authority has no involvement in the governance of Gaza,” he added.Although Prime Minister Netanyahu aims for a complete…

In the presence of Jaber Mohammad Ali Awaf, Deputy Minister of Al Tuwar Governorate, the staff of Al Abbas Educational Complex celebrated and congratulated their fellow teachers who were encouraged to retire during this year in a memorial ceremony that reflected their loyalty and gratitude for their contributions.Muhammad Abdullah Mashhoor delivered a speech from the complex’s management in which he thanked the retired teachers and praised them for their sincere efforts in education and serving generations of students.The ceremony included various parts such as speeches and biographical presentations of the retirees, and Mr. Hassan Muhammad Awaf delivered a speech on…

The activities of the Saudi-Turkish Investment Forum began today in Riyadh with the presence and participation of officials, private sector leaders and companies from both countries. The objective is to strengthen economic and investment cooperation in various fields, discuss aspects of cooperation in areas of common interest between the two countries, and explore investment opportunities in the Kingdom.The forum’s activities will include presentations on investments in both countries and discussion sessions on a number of topics aimed at strengthening bilateral relations in various areas.The forum will include a bilateral meeting of private sector representatives from both countries to discuss opportunities…

Qatar – McDermott, a provider of engineering and construction solutions for the energy industry, has been awarded a decommissioning definition engineering contract from Qatar Energy for Qatar’s first offshore decommissioning initiative. Under the scope of the contract, McDermott will develop a comprehensive technical and commercial framework and conduct detailed techno-economic studies to ensure the safe and planned removal and decommissioning of 27 aging offshore platforms. This includes all associated subsea infrastructure, including subsea cables and pipelines located in the Al Qalqara, Id El Sharghi and Meydan Mazam fields. McDermott provides solutions that prioritize safety, efficiency and environmental responsibility. Mike Sutherland,…

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Fund has won more than 700 million euros ($825 million) in compensation in an arbitration related to the collapse of Austria’s Cigna real estate empire, creditor protection group Credit Reform announced on Tuesday. Mr Mubadala is one of several international investors and creditors seeking to recoup losses from Europe’s biggest real estate failure. Signa was founded by real estate investor Rene Benko, who previously owned landmark buildings in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Rising interest rates and borrowing costs caused the group to run into financial difficulties, leading to bankruptcy in late 2023. Creditreform, which represents the interests…

DHAHRAN—Saudi Aramco on Tuesday announced the successful completion of a $4 billion bond issuance across four tranches under the Global Medium Term Notes Program.The tranche includes $500 million of senior notes due in 2029 with a coupon rate of 4%. The $1.5 billion senior notes mature in 2031 and carry a coupon rate of 4.375%. The $1.25 billion senior notes mature in 2036 and carry a coupon rate of 5%. The $750 million senior notes mature in 2056 and carry a coupon rate of 6%. The transaction was priced on January 26, 2026, and the notes were listed on the…

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, at the headquarters of the Islamic Government Charitable Fund of Uzbekistan in the capital Tashkent, has launched the fifth phase of the project to distribute food baskets in the Republic of Uzbekistan towards the year 2026 AD.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mr. Saad bin Nasser Abu Hamid, Ambassador of the Administration of the Two Holy Mosques of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Sheikh Hamid Yan Akhmatobekov, Vice-Chairman of the Muslim Administration of Uzbekistan, Mr. Jehangir Salamov, Chairman of the Board of Charitable Endowments Fund, and the center team.The project aims to distribute…