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MOSCOW : The Kremlin on Monday strongly rejected the U.S. claims of a Russian troop buildup near Ukraine, saying it could be a ruse intended to cover up what it described as Ukrainian leadership’s aggressive intentions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed U.S. media allegations of Moscow’s purported plans to invade Ukraine as part of efforts to discredit Russia. He insisted that troop movements on Russia’s own territory shouldn’t concern anyone. Ukraine complained earlier this month that Russia has kept tens of thousands of troops not far from the two countries’ borders after conducting war games in an attempt to further…

LOUISVILLE : Cadell Walker rushed to get her 9-year-old daughter Solome vaccinated against COVID-19 — not just to protect her but to help stop the coronavirus from spreading and spawning even more dangerous variants. “Love thy neighbor is something that we really do believe, and we want to be good community members and want to model that thinking for our daughter,” said the 40-year-old Louisville mom, who recently took Solome to a local middle school for her shot. “The only way to really beat COVID is for all of us collectively to work together for the greater good.” Scientists agree.…

Bahrain : Vice President of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and President of the Court of Cassation Counsellor Abdullah bin Hassan Al Buainain said that the council is preparing the procedural requirements to implement the Decree-Law 22/2021, promulgating the issuance of the Execution Law in the Civil and Commercial Matters. The counsellor affirmed that this improvement in the judicial and justice system is an embodiment of the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Al Buainain issued instructions…

Bahrain : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today chaired the weekly Cabinet Meeting, at Gudaibiya Palace. The Cabinet noted the outcomes of the discussions held by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Jair Bolsonaro, and their importance in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The Cabinet highlighted that the agreements and memoranda of understanding signed during the visit of the Brazilian president will enhance coordination and cooperation between the two countries across the investment, political, and…

Riyadh : Minister of Defence Affairs, Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, chaired today the meeting of the GCC Ministers of Defence for the 18th session of the Joint Defence Council, which convened in Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Discussions focused on issues on the meeting’s agenda that aim to boost joint military cooperation to achieve the desired goals and unify efforts to promote regional security and stability.

Bahrain : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held talks with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the Al-Sakhir Palace today. HM the King welcomed HM King Abdullah II, stressing the depth of the solid fraternal relations between the two countries, and the advanced level of bilateral cooperation at various levels. HM King Hamad and HM King Abdullah II expressed satisfaction with the level of joint trade exchange, as well as with the advanced level reached by the economic and commercial relations between the two brotherly countries. The two monarchs affirmed the two brotherly countries’…

Abu Dhabi’s LuLu Group will spend Dh1 billion in the next three years on its ecommerce and logistics capabilities and be a Top 3 online retailer in the Middle East. “In the last three years, we have moved from being a brick-and-mortar retailer to having a presence in online shopping as well,” said Yusuff Ali M.A., Chairman. “In the next three years, we will build on what’s been achieved so far and be among the Top 3 ecommerce names in the UAE and Gulf. We can do it.” Spending big Currently, online sales form around 5 per cent of LuLu’s…

Etihad Rail has completed the excavation work on all nine tunnels on the UAE National Rail Network. Once completed, the network will measure about 1,200 kilometres, connecting Shah and Habshan to Ruwais, and link the UAE to Saudi Arabia. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, the Ruler of Fujairah, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, and Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed, chairman of Etihad Rail, visited the Sakamkam area in the emirate to mark the completion of the excavation works. The tunnels extend over 6.9 kilometres and were completed two months ahead of schedule. More than 600…

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, will lead the way as thousands step out in force for the return of the Dubai Run on Friday. Sheikh Hamdan is urging the public to lace up their running shoes and hit the road for a showpiece event aimed at seasoned racers and newcomers alike. He shared an Instagram story with his 12.7 million followers to promote the festival of fitness – and called on all to “join me”. Sheikh Zayed Road will again be transformed into a running track for the morning as one of the highlights of the annual…

Jeddah : Jeddah City, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will host the meeting of the Group of Strategic Vision “Russia – Islamic world”, to be held this year under the theme “Dialogue and Prospects for Cooperation”. The meeting, to be held on Wednesday, will be attended by officials, scholars and thinkers from Russia and the Islamic world, to discuss common issues between the two sides and enhance cooperation in facing the existing challenges. The meeting comes within the framework of Russia’s efforts to strengthen its relations with the Islamic world. It also comes as part of Saudi Arabia’s initiative for…