Iran’s navy says it will hold an annual drill in the strategic Strait of Hormuz as pressure mounts on the country months after the United States re-imposed sanctions on Iran, targeting its vital
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran announces ‘Velayat-97’ navy drill in key Strait of Hormuz
Who owns smart city data?
Open source data platform and marketplace Streamr aims to give citizens control of their data
Source: ITP.net
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Moscow plans automation for smart city projects
Moscow is launching the next stage of its city-wide smart projects, including AI automation, and a new Smart District project
Source: ITP.net
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Innovation a key trait of young tech talent in the Middle East
Kassem Wridan of Bloomberg says hackathons show the wealth of young talent in the region
Source: ITP.net
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KIWIride brings e-scooter service to Dubai
KIWIride will launch fleet of 600 electric scooters to serve riders in Dubai
Source: ITP.net
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Iraq's ancient city of Ur: source of law, site of wonder
Tourists are slowly beginning to return to the ancient Sumerian city of Ur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, raising hopes among some locals.
Source: Al Monitor
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Iraq on high alert for ISIL fighters fleeing Syria
There are concerns that the fleeing ISIL members could regroup in areas they once controlled in northern and western Iraq..
Source: Albawaba
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Gazans give thanks as Egypt opens border to Umrah pilgrims
In-depth: After four years, Egypt is opening its border to Palestinians in Gaza who want to take part in the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, reports Rami Almeghari..
Source: Albawaba
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ISF disperses inmates' families rioting outside Qibbeh prison
Security forces used live gunfire to disperse the families of inmates at Tripoli’s Qibbeh prison who had rioted outside the facility after a fire had broken out inside..
Source: Albawaba
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Largest IS mass grave yet found outside former IS-stronghold Raqqa
An estimated 3,500 corpses have been discovered after another mass grave in the former IS-stronghold of Raqqa has been found..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Largest IS mass grave yet found outside former IS-stronghold Raqqa