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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 ...

Lebanon believes that its economic waters contain 850 million barrels of oil and no less than 2,700 BCM of natural gas, similar to Israel's potential, including the fields that have already been discovered. (Shutterstock)

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Saudi Arabia is also developing a study into solutions for concealed commercial activities, in which expats work in the name of Saudis, such as allowing foreigners to invest within regulations by paying tax.(Shutterstock/Fitria Ramli)

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According to Royal Jordanian, the new rule applies to flights both to and from the US. (AFP/File)

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The current portfolio of the World Bank in Egypt includes 22 projects for a total commitment of about $8.1 billion. (File photo)

March 21st, 2017 - 05:17 GMT

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Lebanon will not be affected by hikes in US interest rates. (Shutterstock)

March 20th, 2017 - 12:51 GMT

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March 20th, 2017 - 11:35 GMT

Is Kuwait’s foreign bond sale enough to balance its budget?

Qatar's Hamad International Airport. (Shutterstock/ Elena Mirage)

March 20th, 2017 - 10:15 GMT

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Women face a number of social obstacles in obtaining suitable jobs and they often cannot find reliable transportation. (Shutterstock)

March 20th, 2017 - 09:00 GMT

Saudi remote working program targets 141,000 jobs for women

Main Hot Springs, Jordan. (Flickr)

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Arab Water Week: Regional water availability problem is financial