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Gaza rubble to be transformed into island

October 23rd, 2025 - 07:10 GMT

Al Bawaba Staff

Island to be created off the coast of Gaza from war rubble

ALBAWABA - From the rubble, a new hope will rise, slowing down the misery of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Palestinian minister said an island will be constructed from the debris of the 2-year war in the enclave. Palestinian Minister of Public Works and Housing, Ahed Bseiso, unveiled a plan to build an island off the coast of the Gaza Strip, adding that the project will be overseen by the ...

Saudi Aramco's IPO is scheduled in the second half of 2018. (AFP/Fayez Nureldine)

March 23rd, 2017 - 11:03 GMT

Saudi Aramco chooses Islamic bonds in the run-up to its much-anticipated IPO

The banned Middle East carriers include Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudi Airlines, and Turkish Airlines. (File photo)

March 23rd, 2017 - 10:14 GMT

US electronics ban: A valid security measure or anti-competitive practice?

Chinese 3D printing firm will build 1.5 million 3D printed houses in Saudi Arabia. (Shutterstock)

March 23rd, 2017 - 09:34 GMT

China helps Saudi Arabia reduce labor, material costs with 3D printed houses

Several countries are suspending their imports of meat from Brazil in the wake of allegations that companies had been exporting rotten meat. (File photo)

March 23rd, 2017 - 08:00 GMT

Jordan has no plans to suspend imports in wake of Brazil's meat scandal

The UAE has seen a 12 percent increase in tourists after it offered visas on arrival to visitors from China and Russia. (File photo)

March 23rd, 2017 - 07:00 GMT

Dubai is reaping the fruits of its 'visa on arrival' policy

Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the signing ceremony in Ankara. (QNA)

March 23rd, 2017 - 06:00 GMT

Kuwait, Turkey sign agreements in military, tourism and Syrian refugee crisis

Syrian army troops near the war-torn ancient city of Palmyra. (AFP/File)

March 23rd, 2017 - 05:00 GMT

UAE announces $15M donation to safeguard heritage sites in war zones

Egypt is raising the fees for its multiple entry visa from US$25 to US$60. (File photo)

March 22nd, 2017 - 04:00 GMT

Egypt to raise visa entry fees

The train will cover the distance between Jeddah and Mecca in 30 minutes. (Shutterstock)

March 22nd, 2017 - 03:00 GMT

High-speed train connecting Mecca-Medina-Jeddah will see the light in 2018: Saudi Railways

Syrian refugees in Jordan represent almost 20 percent of the country's population. (AFP/File)

March 22nd, 2017 - 02:18 GMT

Jordan receives only 3 percent of funding required for its 1.3M Syrian refugees

Amazon has restarted talks to acquire Souq.com for as much as $650M. (Shutterstock/ Eric Broder)

March 22nd, 2017 - 01:17 GMT

Amazon resumes takeover talks with UAE's Souq.com

Field and well development plans are already underway and the first development well has been drilled. (File photo)

March 22nd, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

New project to increase Oman’s gas production by 40 percent: BP