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On today's episode, UAE universities will be allowed to set their own entry requirements for pupils studying at publicly run schools.
US President Joe Biden hosts Jordan's King Abdullah II at the White House while the Central Bank of Egypt keeps interest rates steady at its first meeting of the year despite soaring inflation.
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan visits Baghdad for talks on regional security with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
A State of Passion
Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi
Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Rating: 4/5
NO OTHER LAND
Director: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal
Stars: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham
Rating: 3.5/5
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
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Test
Director: S Sashikanth
Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan
Star rating: 2/5
Indoor Cricket World Cup - Sept 16-20, Insportz, Dubai
Brief scoreline:
Al Wahda 2
Al Menhali 27', Tagliabue 79'
Al Nassr 3
Hamdallah 41', Giuliano 45 1', 62'