UAE has secured a massive $6.8 billion in defense contracts during the 2025 International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East’s largest defense expo.
Hamas freed eight hostages on Thursday, including three Israeli and five Thai nationals, while Israel released more than 100 Palestinian prisoners in the third round of exchanges under the ongoing ceasefire deal.
There were emotional scenes in Israel, Gaza and...
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...
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.
France solidified its position as the world’s most popular tourist destination in 2024, attracting 100 million visitors, the French Tourism Ministry announced on January 21.
The Olympic host nation held off strong competition from Spain, which also reported record-breaking numbers.
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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 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 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.
Saudi Arabia is ready to become a global tourism powerhouse by securing the rights to host two major events, the 2034 FIFA World Cup and the 2030 World Expo.
“The next decade we’ll host two of the largest events,” said...
Uzbekistan has officially launched construction of its first nuclear power plant with Russian support, marking a major milestone in the country's long-term energy strategy.
