Middle East

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.

Saudi Arabia grants citizenship to scientists, innovators and talented individuals – meet the first recipients

Saudi Arabia has granted citizenship to a selected number of scientists, doctors, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and talented people who have unique capabilities, expertise, and specializations.

China hosts Arab leaders to bolster ties with MENA states, pledges more aid for Gaza

China hosted the 10th ministerial conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum on May 30 in Beijing, in an attempt to deepen its relationship with Arab states in the MENA region.

Dubai unveils plans for world’s largest coastal regeneration project with 100 million mangrove trees

Dubai revealed its plan to revitalize its coastline by planting more than 100 million mangrove trees, covering a vast stretch of 72 kilometers, aligning with the goals of the Dubai 2040 Master Plan, focusing on urban resilience, biodiversity, and...

Turkiye and Egypt agree on joint Middle East approach as Erdogan visits Cairo first time in a decade

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a fresh start in their relations after more than a decade of estrangement.

Iran begins building four new nuclear power plants

Iran has started constructing four additional nuclear power plants in the southern coastal province of Hormozgan with expected total capacity of 5,000 megawatts, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Saudi Arabia is launching its luxury train ‘Dream of the Desert’ in 2025

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) sealed a whopping 200 million Saudi riyals ($53.33 million) deal with Italian hospitality giant Arsenale Group to launch first-ever luxury train, dubbed “Dream of the Desert.”

More than $100 billion aviation deals signed at Dubai Airshow 2023

UAE recently concluded up a successful Dubai Airshow 2023 witnessing significant aviation deals worth more than $100 billion and key industry announcements.

UAE unveils world’s largest Solar Power Plant in Abu Dhabi’s desert ahead of COP28

UAE has launched the Al Dhafra solar farm – the world’s largest single-site solar plant ahead of the COP28 climate conference.

Turkish parliament boycotts Nestle and Coke from menus over Israel support

Türkiye's parliament has ordered to remove Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its restaurants in response to their alleged support for Israel in the ongoing Israeli airstrikes

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Trump says US-Iran peace deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday

U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that a framework agreement aimed at ending the war involving Iran would be...