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Under the new rules, foreigners will be able to buy in specific areas of cities, including Riyadh. Getty Images

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The UAE golden visa has clear categories under which people working in the country or living overseas can apply. The National

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A Palestinian child in Gaza holds a stuffed animal while standing at a school sheltering displaced Palestinians, which was hit by an Israeli strike. AFP.

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Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, a former rebel fighter, has recast himself as a pragmatist leading a transitional government. Reuters

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The Opec+ decision comes despite oil prices languishing far below the highs after the start the Ukraine war in 2022. EPA

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John Cena defeated CM Punk to retain his championship belt during Night Of Champions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images

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UAE firm named among TIME100 Most Influential Companies

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IMF revises 2025 Saudi growth upwards to 3.5%

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Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guide, and Mayada Badr, chief executive of Saudi Culinary Arts Commission. Photo: Michelin

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Inaugural list will be revealed at the end of the year, with a focus on Riyadh and Jeddah

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