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Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and Indonesia sign a defense pact to boost military capabilities, joint training and defense production, Turkey's ministry says.
Putin and Witkoff held Ukraine war talks in Saint Petersburg after Witkoff met Zelensky in Norway, as Russia freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard.
Iraq closes border crossing with Iran until an unspecified date, as two sources say the US is pressing Baghdad to shut more crossings and squeeze Tehran.
The UAE launches a paperless, AI-powered VAT refund app for tourists. Claim your refund within minutes at Zayed, Dubai and Sharjah airports.
Sheikh Hamdan invites 500 leaders from five sectors to Dubai Future Week, running November 18 to 21, to shape priorities for Dubai’s future.
The UAE climbs in the 2026 Global Pension Index, raising its score to 70.0 and earning A grades in adequacy and integrity for its pension system.
