Arad

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A·rad

(ä-räd′)

A city of western Romania on the Mureşul River near the Hungarian border. Historically ruled by Hungary, by the Ottoman Turks, and then by Hungary again, it became part of Romania in 1919.

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Arad

(ˈæræd)

(Placename) a city in W Romania, on the Mureş River: became part of Romania after World War I, after belonging successively to Turkey, Austria, and Hungary. Pop: 155 000 (2005 est)

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A•rad

(ɑˈrɑd)

n.

a city in W Romania on the Mureş River. 191,000.

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"The population in Arad is growing rapidly," Ms Al Dossary told the GDN.

Population growth hits Arad services

The Shi'ite terror group reportedly expressed optimism regarding the prospects of uncovering the details of Arad's captivity, noting progress in recent months.

Israel, Iran Join Together to Uncover the Fate of Ron Arad

The statement came after the Israeli '0404' news website claimed that "some negotiations were made with Iran about Ron Arad, the missing Israeli pilot one month ago".

Iran Denies Talks with Israel over Ron Arad

Grammy-award winning artist Seal, who has sold 30 million records worldwide, will perform on March 24 from 8.30pm at Arad Fort.

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The revamp of Avenue 46 in Arad is now 96% complete.

Avenue 46 revamp inspected

Councillors yesterday gave the project the green light despite concerns it will be built on land that has yet to be reclaimed and could harm the protected Arad Bay, said a report in the Gulf Daily News (GDN), our sister publication.

$145m resort to be built in Bahrain's Muharraq

Despite the success of experience, there were many delays and unforeseen production problems in Arad's design and moulding process.

Computer optimisation of moulding turns costs to profits

17 August 2010 - US-based cancer metabolism company Cornerstone Pharmaceuticals Inc today announced that it has appointed Dorit Arad director of research and development (R&D) for the company's operations in Israel.