Middle East

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.

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.

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US pulls last aircraft carrier from Western Pacific as Iran War stretches navy

US is preparing to pull its last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific, temporarily leaving the region without one of the most visible symbols of American military power as the Trump administration continues its war against Iran