Middle East

Saudi Arabia and Italy sign strategic partnership deals worth $10 billion

Saudi Arabia and Italy strengthened bilateral ties with the signing of 26 memoranda of understanding worth approximately $10 billion between public and private sector entities. The agreements were finalized during a high-level roundtable meeting in AlUla on January 26, attended...

Etihad Rail announces 30-minute high-speed train between Abu Dhabi and Dubai

In a major milestone for the UAE’s transportation sector, Etihad Rail has officially launched plans for a cutting-edge high-speed rail service linking Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Arab and Western foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Syria’s future and easing sanctions

Ministers from 17 Middle Eastern and Western countries gathered in Riyadh on Sunday to discuss accelerating aid to Syria’s new government while maintaining pressure on the leadership to form a more inclusive administration.

Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza on New Year’s Day

Israeli strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s Day, mostly women and children, officials said, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year.

Iranian President calls for regional peace amid challenges and signals opening digital access

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the commitment of his administration to peace and security, both domestically and internationally. At the same time, Iran has announced to lift ban on WhatsApp and Google Play.

Space42 signs $5.1 billion contract with UAE government to deliver secure satellite services until 2043

Space42 has signed an AED18.7 billion ($5.1 billion) contract with the UAE government to provide satellite communication services until 2043.

Biden administration designates UAE as ‘major defense partner’ during MBZʼs first official US visit

U.S. President Joe Biden designated the UAE as a “major defense partner” following a historic meeting between the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the US President at the White House.

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill more than 550 people

Tens of thousands of people fled southern Lebanon as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed at least 558 people and injured more than 1,800, marking the deadliest escalation since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.

Pagers and walkie-talkies explode across Lebanon, causing thousands of injuries. Are your smartphones safe?

A coordinated explosion of thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon and Syria claimed several lives and left nearly 4,000 injured

First Hydrogen-powered skyscraper to rise in Egypt’s new capital

Forbes and Saudi Arabian real estate firm Magnom Properties are set to construct the Forbes International Tower, a $1 billion, 50-story office tower that aims to be the first hydrogen-powered building in the region.

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Trump says should be ‘mandatory’ for Muslim countries to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords as part of any future agreement with Iran