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World - / Apr 12, 2026 - Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs, linking Gulf ports faster - Saudi Arabia has launched five new rail logistics routes to accelerate cargo movement and reduce transport costs, connecting Gulf ports with key economic hubs. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, ease highway congestion, and position the Kingdom as a vital link in global trade under Vision 2030.

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World - / Apr 12, 2026 - UAE: BAPS Hindu Mandir to reopen from April 14 in Abu Dhabi after temporary closure - The UAE Ministry of Defence recently announced on April 9, 2026, that the country's skies were free from aerial threats after 40 days of war. Now, religious institutions that had been closed for a limited period of time due to the regional tensions

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