GENEVA: An Indian-born billionaire and three family members were sentenced to prison on Friday for exploiting domestic workers at their lakeside villa in Switzerland by seizing their passports, barring them from going out and making them work up to 18 hours a day. A Swiss court dismissed more serious charges of human trafficking against...
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Saudi Arabia and Switzerland strengthen economic ties at 4th Financial Dialogue in Zurich
Giga-projects propel Saudi Arabia’s construction boom amid global interest, study says RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s state-backed initiatives, including NEOM and Vision 2030, are driving growth in the construction sector, attracting substantial domestic and international investments, an analysis showed. In its latest report, global consultancy firm Turner & Townsend highlighted that the construction activities are also driven...
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Shaqiri scores stunning goal in Switzerland’s 1-1 draw with Scotland at Euro 2024
Lionel Messi could be playing in his final tournament with Argentina at Copa America BUENOS AIRES: It’s sad but true, Copa America could mark Lionel Messi’s final chapter with Argentina’s national soccer team. The World Cup winner will turn 37 during the tournament in the US, which kicks off Thursday. He’s clearly past his peak...
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Why summit in Switzerland is so important for global peace
Why summit in Switzerland is so important for global peace Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference in Paris. (AFP) Ukraine stands resolutely for undisputed peace. This peace must be just, comprehensive and lasting. To meet these criteria the very essence of the peace must comply with the rules and main principles of the...
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UAE delegation in Switzerland to boost bilateral trade relations
RIYADH: A high-level UAE delegation to Switzerland, led by the minister of state for foreign trade, is set to boost growing business relations between the two countries. The UAE and Switzerland saw non-oil trade reaching $22.3 billion in 2023, a record increase of 41.2 percent compared to 2022, due to growth in imports, exports, and...
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Saudi Arabia and Switzerland ink tourism agreement to enhance visitor experiences
IHG’s luxury brand Hotel Indigo set to debut in Alkhobar, expanding Saudi footprint RIYADH: The Saudi hospitality landscape is poised to welcome a new luxury hotel brand following a management agreement between UK-based IHG Hotels & Resorts and REFAD Real Estate Co. Signed on the sidelines of the Future Hospitality Summit in Riyadh, the deal...