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The pharmaceutical sector in the Mena region has witnessed tremendous growth over the last few years. (Shutterstock)

March 10th, 2019 - 09:37 GMT

Pharmaceutical Sector in MENA to Hit $60 Billion by 2025

The pharmaceutical sector in the Mena region has witnessed tremendous growth over the last few years and is set to reach around $60 billion by 2025, said the organisers of the upcoming Middle East Pharma Cold Chain Congress in Dubai, UAE.

U.S. Mission brings "Act of Congress" musical troupe to UAE (Image courtesy of the band's website)

September 25th, 2013 - 10:18 GMT

An 'Act of Congress' brings music to the UAE

'The Muslims are coming!' in documentary form. (Image: Facebook)

September 18th, 2013 - 10:30 GMT

Islamophobia is no laughing matter! Muslim entertainers take the show on the road

Hezbollah on Monday re-pledged its support to the Syrian regime and vowed to attack Israel. Lebanese children fly the national Lebanese flag (L) and the Hezbollah flag. (AFP/File)

September 17th, 2013 - 06:50 GMT

Hezbollah pledges support to Syria, calls on supporters to attack Israel

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman in particular will have dense urban conglomerations, with 45.1 million people expected to reside in GCC cities by 2020 – 85 percent of the total estimated population.

September 15th, 2013 - 01:01 GMT

Talk about a boom: MENA cities to be occupied by 226 million in 2020

In a televised address, President Obama promised to pursue a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Syria.

September 11th, 2013 - 03:50 GMT

Obama vows to pursue diplomacy, but keeps military option open

A protester holds a poster burning on which is depicted former US president George W. Bush taking off a mask of current President Barack Obama during a demonstration of in Beirut. (AFP)

September 10th, 2013 - 10:20 GMT

Obama dismisses Hezbollah, Iran threats

The United States appears to be willing to embrace a Russian diplomatic solution to the Syrian crisis.

September 10th, 2013 - 04:22 GMT

US could halt military strike on Syria

These are the videos the White House is using to persuade Congress to vote Yes on a military strike against Syria. Here, Syrians stand in a makeshift hospital caring for those affected by an alleged chemical weapons attack in Damascus on August 21. (AFP)

September 9th, 2013 - 05:21 GMT

White House uses videos to persuade Congress on a strike against Syria

U's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton addresses the media after a meeting of Ministers for Foreign Affairs in Vilnius on September 7, 2013. (AFP)

September 8th, 2013 - 08:00 GMT

EU: Clear, strong response to Syria crisis needed

Head of the Free Syrian Army, Salim Idriss. (AFP/File)

September 7th, 2013 - 09:36 GMT

US Congress likely to vote against Syria strike - FSA Chief

Samantha Power, United States Ambassador to the United Nations, speaks about Syria at the Center for American Progress, September 5, 2013 in Washington, DC. (AFP)

September 7th, 2013 - 05:00 GMT

US has 'exhuasted all alternatives' to military action in Syria

Lebanese soldiers block a road leading to the American embassy in eastern Beirut. (AFP)

September 6th, 2013 - 08:22 GMT

US evacuates Beirut staff ahead of Congress decision on Syria strike