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ALGERIA PROJECTS SOVEREIGN
STRENGTH BY SEVERING TIES
WITH THE UAE AMID ALLEGATIONS OF A COORDINATED REGIONAL
DESTABILIZATION CAMPAIGN
INVOLVING MOROCCO AND


# DAY-AT-A-GLANCE


The Algerian state has dramatically escalated its regional posture by severing diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)and closing its airspace to UAEregistered aircraft.This decisive action is framed as a long-overdue response to years of systemic provocation,including allegations of UAE-funded espionage,election interference,and the financing of "hostile agendas"across the Sahel and North Africa.By cutting ties,the Algerian leadership is attempting to insulate the nation from what it characterizes as a "toxic trio"composed of the UAE,Morocco,and Israel,aimed at undermining Algerian national security and territorial


Simultaneously,the Algerian state media is focusing heavily on the migratory crisis in Ceuta,portraying Morocco as weaponizing human desperation to blackmail the European


Union.This narrative serves to contrast Algeria's "principled"stance against Morocco's "mercenary"foreign policy.Domestically,the government is highlighting its competence in disaster recovery,specifically regarding the rehabilitation of schools and agricultural assets following devastating forest fires,while simultaneously promoting high-tech entrepreneurship through the "Ecratec"startup salon to engage a restive youth


The geopolitical outlook is further complicated by the French presidential campaign,which Algerian analysts describe as being dominated by "Algerophobia"and an "international reactionary"movement.The state media maintains a defensive and skeptical tone toward Western and Gulf-state maneuvers,positioning Algeria as a bastion of resistance and stability in a fracturing Mediterranean and African


# MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS


# Algeria-UAE Diplomatic Rupture


Algeria announced the total severance of
diplomatic ties and closure of airspace to the UAE,citing threats to national security.
Commercial flights to Algiers will be permitted only until the end of 2026to
honor existing contracts.
State media released reports alleging a "fifth column"of MAS-face-covered individuals operating in Algeria under UAE direction to sow discord.
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# Weaponization of Migration in Ceuta


Analysis of the July 2026Ceuta crisis
describes it as a "migratory bomb"orchestrated by Rabat to pressure Spain and the EU.
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Reports allege Moroccan security forces
voluntarily relaxed controls and actively oriented migrants toward the sea based on false rumors of Spanish legal changes.
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The crisis reportedly resulted in 142
Moroccan deaths,with no official mourning declared by the Moroccan monarchy.
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# French Election Discourse and "Algerophobia"


Algerian state analysts condemn the
French presidential pre-campaign for focusing on annexed and "wacky"subjects like the repeal of the 1968Algeria-France agreements.
Allegations surfaced of a municipal police officer in Carcassonne linked to the RN making virulently racist and "putschist"remarks.
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# Post-Disaster Domestic Rehabilitation


The government completed the third batch
of livestock deliveries to farmers in Bejaya affected by recent fires.
Public works in Jigel are finalized to ensure schools are ready for the new academic year despite fire damage.
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# KEY GOVERNANCE TOPICS


# Armed Conflict &Militarization


Reports highlight efforts to draw the
Algerian National People's Army into a "conflict of attrition"along its borders through UAE-funded instability in Mali,Niger,and Libya.
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# Information Warfare &Disinformation


Algeria claims the UAE utilized AI-
generated videos and fake social media accounts to amplify domestic fire disasters and demoralize the population.
State media alleges a "toxic trio"(Morocco,UAE,Israel)uses the Pegasus spyware to target high-level Spanish and Algerian officials.
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# Diplomacy &Statecraft


Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held high-
level coordination calls with his Egyptian counterpart to discuss regional security,particularly the tripartite mechanism on Libya.
Algeria is actively seeking to index the UAE as a "pariah state"within Western diplomatic circles due to its activities in Yemen,Sudan,and Gaza.
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# Food &Water Security


Water transfer projects from desalination
plants to Sidi Bel Abbes are nearing
completion to address chronic drought issues.
A new water treatment plant in Tiaret has
entered technical testing to support agricultural irrigation for 700hectares.
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# Leadership Dynamics &Governance


The Algerian presidency is utilizing
sovereign foreign policy shifts to galvanize domestic support and project an image of a "New Algeria"that is immune to foreign financial pressure.
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# DEEP DIVE:TRENDS AND THEMES


# The "Toxic Trio"Narrative


Algerian state media has codified a strategic narrative that links the UAE,Morocco,and Israel into a singular hostile entity.This bloc is accused of using financial and technological tools to rewrite regional geography and sow discord.The emphasis on Pegasus espionage serves as a unifying threat that links the security of the Maghreb with that of Southern Europe,specifically Spain.By portraying these actors as lacking "scruples or morals,"Algiers justifies its diplomatic isolationism as a necessary defensive


# Youth Integration through Technology


Faced with potential social instability,the government is leaning heavily on the "startup"and "innovation"discourse.The Ecratec Salon in Oran is positioned as a platform for "young talents"to move from "conception to concretization."This trend seeks to channel the energy of medical and engineering students into state-aligned economic projects,providing a counter-narrative to the "despair"and migration themes seen in neighboring


# Reclamation of Revolutionary Identity


The death of American activist Ailin Muchtfi and the focus on historical fidayine (revolutionary commandos)like Ahmed Charchari signal a renewed effort to use the War of Independence as the primary source of state legitimacy.By honoring an American who supported the FLN,Algiers projects an internationalist revolutionary heritage,contrasting it with the "reactionary international"currently rising in Europe and the


# INTERNAL DYNAMICS &DOMESTIC INSTABILITY


The domestic focus remains on restoring normalcy after the summer's wildfires.The state is keen to demonstrate its responsiveness through rapid indemnification of farmers and the rehabilitation of schools before the term begins.This is a critical legitimacy-building exercise designed to counter the "discouragement and discord"allegedly fueled by foreign disinformation.However,the heavy emphasis on these "victories"of governance suggests a persistent underlying anxiety about the state's ability to maintain social peace in the face of environmental and economic


Institutional Capacity:The launch of the National Center for Drone Systems and its digital portal (dronet.dz)indicates a drive toward technocratic modernization and stricter control over sensitive technologies.•


Elite Sentiment:The consensus among
domestic commentators supports the rupture with the UAE,viewing it as a necessary step to protect the "New Algeria"from the corrupting influence of foreign wealth.
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# EXTERNAL DYNAMICS &GLOBAL POSTURE


Algeria is pivoting toward a defensive multipolarity.It is actively distancing itself from the Abraham Accords bloc (UAE,Morocco,Israel)and seeking closer coordination with Egypt on the Libyan file and Spain on counter-Moroccan narratives.The framing of the international system is one of "imperialisms returning,"where Algeria


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must fight to remain an "obstacle"to regional


Mediterranean Posture:Algeria is
positioning itself as a partner to Spain in resisting Moroccan "chantage,"highlighting Spanish intelligence reports that point the finger at Rabat for the Ceuta invasion.
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African Presence:Despite attempts to
isolate it,Algeria is maintaining its positions in Chad,Mali,and Niger,emphasizing "balanced partnerships"with international powers of the "first plan."
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# THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT


The economic narrative is characterized by state-led development in water infrastructure and transport,juxtaposed with the "failing"social model of Morocco.The government is highlighting the launch of a new drone services platform to regulate imports and manufacturing,signaling a move toward tech


Frontex Budgeting:Analysts noted the
massive increase in the European Border and Coast Guard Agency budget,from 5million euros in 2005to 1.12billion euros in 2025,framing the EU's reliance on Moroccan border "outsourcing"as a strategic failure.
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Moroccan Economic Fragility:State
media pointed out that despite "shiny tourist brochures"and a TGV,only 2.2million Moroccans have access to social security,framing the Ceuta migration as a symptom of deep-seated social underdevelopment.
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Critical Infrastructure:Continued investment in desalination and irrigation projects in Sidi Bel Abbes and Tiaret are central to maintaining agricultural output.•


# LEADERSHIP CHANGES


The diplomatic rupture with the UAE suggests a consolidation of the National Security Faction within the Algerian leadership,prioritizing intelligence-led foreign policy over traditional commercial


Ahmed Attaf (Foreign Minister):
Appears to be the primary executor of this new assertive stance,shifting focus to Egyptian and Spanish alignment.
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Mehdi Hijawi (Ex-Moroccan
Intelligence):His "shock revelations"in the Canard Enchaîné regarding the planned invasion of Ceuta are being heavily leveraged by Algerian state media to delegitimize the Moroccan security apparatus.
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Abdellatif Hammouchi (Moroccan
DGST):Framed as a lead architect of the "toxic"security policy that orchestrated the Ceuta crisis.
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# EDITORIAL POSTURE &STORY HIERARCHY


The lead story across all platforms was the diplomatic break with the UAE,treated with a high degree of nationalistic fervor and technical detail regarding airspace closure.This was closely followed by the Ceuta migrant crisis,used as a moral bludgeon against Morocco.Reconstruction efforts in fire-affected areas were presented as evidence of state efficiency.Buried stories included the specific economic impacts of the UAE rupture on Algerian businesses and the


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ongoing internal political divisions within the Algerian opposition.The tone was one of embattled sovereignty,mixing pride in domestic innovation (Ecratec)with a siege mentality toward the "Toxic Trio."The omission of any critical view on the domestic impact of cutting Gulf investment was


# GEOPOLITICAL FRAMING


The world is portrayed as an increasingly hostile arena where imperialist and reactionary forces are attempting to dismantle independent states.Algeria is framed as a principled survivor in a neighborhood of "mercenary"and "toxic"


United Arab Emirates:Framed as a
malevolent,sub-contracting power that uses "dirty money"and "toxic influence"to interfere in sovereign affairs.Portrayed as a "pariah state"in the making.
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Morocco:Depicted as a "colonial regime"
that blackmails neighbors with "migratory bombs"and sacrifices its own people for geopolitical leverage.Framed as a weak proxy for Israel.
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Spain:Framed as a victim of Moroccan
aggression and Pegasus espionage,but criticized for being "prudent"and hesitating to point the finger directly at Rabat.
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France:Portrayed as a nation in "decline"where the political class uses Islamophobia as a "diversion"from real social problems.•


Israel:Consistently framed as the "Zionist
Entity,"the ultimate malicious actor providing the espionage tools to destabilize the region.
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# INFORMATION WARFARE ENVIRONMENT


Narrative Seeding:The term "Toxic Trio"is being aggressively seeded to link the UAE,Morocco,and Israel into a single cognitive target for the Algerian public.•


Counter-Espionage Messaging:By
focusing on Pegasus,the state is justifying increased surveillance and the crackdown on the alleged "fifth column"as a matter of legitimate self-defense.
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AI as a Threat Vector:The explicit
mention of AI-generated disinformation regarding the fires suggests the state is preparing the public for stricter social media regulations.
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# HYPOTHESES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK


Escalation with UAE:Expect the total
nationalization of UAE-held assets in Algeria before the 2026commercial flight deadline as relations continue to deteriorate.
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Moroccan Internal Unrest:The framing
of the evictions in Morocco and the "Prince playing jet-ski"while migrants die suggests Algiers is betting on—or attempting to foster—popular unrest within Morocco.
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Tech-Sovereignty Crackdown:The new
Drone Center and "Ecratec"initiatives will likely lead to a state-monopolized tech sector under the guise of security and innovation.
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# STRATEGIC FORESIGHT


Short Term (1-4Weeks):Potential for localized border skirmishes or "gray zone"activities as Morocco and UAE react to the


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diplomatic rupture.Increased security sweeps within Algeria for the alleged "fifth


Medium Term (1-6Months):The French election cycle will likely lead to further diplomatic friction between Algiers and Paris as RN candidates escalate rhetoric against the 1968


Long Term (1-5Years):Structural decoupling of North African states into two distinct blocs:the "Abrahamic/Gulf-aligned"bloc (Morocco/UAE)and the "Revolutionary/Independent"bloc (Algeria/Tunisia/Libyan factions),leading to a permanent regional cold


# RISK ASSESSMENT


Sahel Regional Contagion:Escalation of
UAE-funded proxy conflicts in Mali/Niger drawing Algerian forces into direct intervention.Triggers:A collapse of state forces in northern Mali.Likelihood:High.Impact:Catastrophic.Mitigations:Strengthening Attaf's tripartite neighboring countries mechanism.
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Cyber-Security Collapse:Successful high-
level breach of Algerian critical infrastructure by Pegasus-linked actors.Triggers:Advanced phishing attacks on MDN officials.Likelihood:Medium.Impact:Severe.Mitigations:Immediate migration to sovereign tech platforms.
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Domestic Social Unrest in France:Far-
right election victory leading to mass deportations or violence against the Algerian diaspora.Triggers:Marine Le Pen winning the presidency.Likelihood:Possible.Impact:High for remittance flows and social peace.Mitigations:Defensive negotiation of the 1968agreements.
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Hydrological Crisis:Failure of
desalination projects in Sidi Bel Abbes causing urban unrest.Triggers:Technical failure or sabotage of the Shott El Hilal plant.Likelihood:Low.Impact:Medium.Mitigations:Rapid completion of Tiaret treatment plants.
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Commercial Aviation Shock:Sudden total closure of Algerian airspace to all Gulf-linked flights causing economic isolation.Triggers:Retaliatory flight bans by Abu Dhabi.Likelihood:Medium.Impact:Moderate.Mitigations:Diversifying partnerships with Mediterranean powers.•


# GAPS &BLIND SPOTS


The transcripts do not provide the UAE's
official response or evidence for the "fifth column"allegations,which remains unverified by independent sources.
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There is no mention of how the rupture
with the UAE will impact joint energy projects or existing Gulf-financed real estate in Algiers.
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The reporting on the French election omits
any mention of Left-wing French parties or their stance on Algeria,focusing solely on the far-right threat.
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Detailed economic data on the cost of fire
damages versus the cost of rehabilitation was absent,making a true assessment of recovery success impossible.
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# CONTRARIAN NARRATIVE SCENARIOS


Defensive Diversion:The sudden rupture
with the UAE may be a "rally around the flag"tactic to distract from internal economic stagnation or secret leadership health issues.The emphasis on "espionage"provides a convenient catch-all for arresting domestic dissenters as "foreign agents."
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The Ceuta False Flag:If Moroccan
security forces truly relaxed borders,it may have been a controlled failure to flush out intelligence assets or force an EU aid package,rather than a genuine attempt at invasion.
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Black Swan:A sudden rapprochement
between Spain and Morocco that leaves Algeria diplomatically isolated on the Western Mediterranean flank,potentially following a Spanish political shift.
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# RECOMMENDATIONS &IMPLICATIONS


# For Statecraft/Public Sector:


Accelerate the Attaf-Abdelatty (Egypt)
partnership to create a counter-weight to UAE influence in Libya.
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Establish a Cyber-Defense Agency
specifically tasked with auditing all government communication for Pegasuslike vulnerabilities.
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Engage the Spanish public through cultural
and energy diplomacy to capitalize on current anti-Moroccan sentiment (90%polling against Rabat).
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For Private Sector/Investors:


Regulatory Compliance:Companies
using drone technology must immediately register with the National Center for Drone Systems to avoid sanctions under new security protocols.
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Supply Chain Resilience:Diversify
logistics routes away from UAE hubs (Jebel Ali)toward Egyptian or Mediterranean ports to avoid potential retaliatory trade disruptions.
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Startup Opportunities:Capitalize on the
Ecratec momentum by seeking government-backed medical-tech and engineering partnerships in Oran.
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# LEGISLATIVE ROUNDUP


Legislative activity centered on technocratic regulation and electoral administrative procedures.The government is tightening control over emerging technologies while preparing for the 2026local


# BILLS DISCUSSED/DEBATED:•


National Drone Regulation:New
guidelines for the import,manufacturing,and operation of drones via the dronet.dz portal,intended to enhance technological sovereignty and security.
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1968Franco-Algerian Accord
Review:Ongoing debate regarding the abrogation or denunciation of these agreements within the French legislature,with significant implications for Algerian migration policy.
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ANIE Press Briefing:The Independent
National Authority for Elections launched the extraordinary revision of electoral lists (Sept 6-17)under the slogan "I register,I choose."
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Attaf-Abdelatty Call:A strategic
diplomatic press release detailing strengthened Algeria-Egypt ties in economic and trade sectors.
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# KEY STORIES


Algeria-UAE Diplomatic Cut:Algeria
officially severs ties and closes airspace to the UAE,except for commercial flights to Algiers until 2026(20260911-1).
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Ceuta Migrant Invasion Analysis:Deep-
dive into Morocco's "planned invasion"of the Spanish enclave in July,alleging 142deaths and intentional security relaxation by Rabat (20260911-1).
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French Presidential Campaign Critique:
Analysis of "Algerophobia"and Islamophobia in French politics,focusing on RN and Article 68agreements (20260911-1).
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Ecratec Startup Salon:Second edition of
the technology and entrepreneurship fair in Oran featuring 30exhibitors and university clubs (20260911-1).
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Post-Fire Recovery in Bejaya:Delivery of
the third batch of sheep and cattle to farmers who lost livestock to summer fires (20260911-1).
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School Rehabilitation in Jigel:
Finalization of repairs to educational facilities damaged by fires ahead of the new term (20260911-1).
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Death of Ailin Muchtfi:US friend of the
Algerian revolution dies in New York at age 98;she held Algerian citizenship for her support of the FLN (20260911-2).
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Attaf-Egypt Diplomacy:Foreign Minister
Ahmed Attaf holds phone call with Egypt's Badr Abdelatty to discuss Libya and regional security (20260911-2).
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Moroccan Domestic Evictions:Footage
of "violent"and "abusive"evictions of Moroccan families from their homes,contrasting with monarchy extravagant lifestyle (20260911-1).
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Dronet.dz Launch:The National Center
for Drone Systems launches a new electronic portal for managing authorizations and service permits (20260911-1).
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CAC Biscuit Tradition:Feature on the
artisanal production of the traditional CAC biscuit in Tlemcen (20260911-1).
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Itusa Transport Museum:Report on the
preservation of Algiers'transport history,including restored buses and tramways (20260911-1).
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Football Match -CRB vs Sétif:Detailed
coverage of the match at the 5th July Stadium,ending in a 1-0victory for CRB on a penalty by Bouzouk (20260911-3).
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Revolutionary History -Ahmed
Charchari:Commemoration of a fidayin leader of the 1958Marseille fuel depot sabotage (20260911-3).
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Water Projects in Sidi Bel Abbes:
Update on desalination transfer projects reaching 85%completion to provide 70,000cubic meters daily (20260911-1).
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Religious Discourse:Analysis of Quranic
references to angels and demons,emphasizing speed of light and imponderable matter (20260911-3).
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