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1st batch of female soldiers graduate in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia announced the graduation of the first batch of female soldiers from the Saudi armed forces. The Saudi Defense Ministry posted a video of the graduation ceremony of the female soldiers after they completed a 14-week military training that started on May 30. According to the...

Qatar sets Oct. 2 for first legislative elections

Qatar's first legislative polls for two-thirds of the advisory Shura Council will be held on Oct. 2, according to a decree issued by Qatar's emir on Sunday and published by his office. Qataris will elect 30 members of the 45-seat body while Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will continue...