Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi plans to visit Washington later this month for crucial talks with US President Donald Trump. The discussions will focus...
Cebu Pacific Starts Manila Riyadh Flights in 2026
Cebu Pacific, a major low cost airline in the Philippines, has announced the launch of direct flights between Manila and Riyadh starting March 1, 2026....
Israel Eyes Asian Supply Chains to Counter China and Iran
Israel is facing rising antisemitism, diplomatic strain with Western partners, and growing pressure from adversaries in the Middle East. Policymakers and analysts say this moment...
Egypt Opens New Automotive Wiring Harness Plant as Madbouly Highlights Industrial Growth
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated a major automotive wiring harness factory in Badr City on Tuesday, in a move signaling the country’s growing influence...
Mobileye Cuts 200 Jobs in Israel Revenue Slump
Mobileye, a leading developer of autonomous driving technology based in Jerusalem, announced on December 8, 2025, that it will lay off about 200 employees, which...
Egypt Aims for Vital Win Against Jordan as Arab Cup Group Stage Reaches Decisive Moment
Egypt enters a must-win final group match against Jordan at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, knowing that quarter-final qualification hangs entirely on Tuesday night’s...
Guggenheim Eyes Saudi Office as Gulf Investment Strategy Gains Momentum
U.S. asset manager Guggenheim Investments, which oversees roughly $357 billion, is now weighing the establishment of a physical presence in Saudi Arabia as part of...
Tel Aviv Beach Thrives on Sunday Mornings
Tel Aviv Beach turned into a lively hub of activity on December 7, 2025, as locals and visitors defied the winter chill for fitness, games,...
Egypt Urges Inclusive Nile Basin Talks, Warns Against Escalating Rhetoric at Burundi Meeting
Egypt has called for a renewed spirit of cooperation across the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI), stressing that unilateral decisions over shared water resources can only...
Turkish Banks Report Strong Profits as Sector Pushes Through Economic Uncertainty
Türkiye’s banking sector posted net profits of nearly $18 billion in the first ten months of 2025, a sign the industry is holding steady despite...
Retal Lands $1.4 Billion Deal to Build Nearly 5,000 New Homes in Expanding Riyadh Suburb
Saudi real estate developer Retal has secured a massive contract to build almost 5,000 housing units in Riyadh’s fast-growing Al-Fursan district, marking one of the...
Washington Presses Israel to Recalibrate Strategy as Trump Backs Syria’s Transitional Leader
A diplomatic push from Washington is nudging Israel into unfamiliar political territory, with US President Donald Trump urging Tel Aviv to adjust its long-held posture...
UAE Fans Gear Up as Arab Cup 2025 Schedule Locks In and Broadcast Plans Take Shape
The Arab Cup returns this December, and UAE supporters already feel the buzz building as Qatar prepares to host a packed 18-day football showcase loaded...
Saudi Arabia and Russia Seal Landmark Deal Granting 90-Day Visa-Free Travel
Saudi Arabia and Russia have struck a milestone agreement allowing citizens of both countries to visit each other for up to 90 days without a...
Greece Confronts Demographic Pressures as Migration Debate Reopens Focus on Middle Eastern Christian Communities
Greece is wrestling with a demographic crisis that’s casting a long shadow over policy debates, pushing migration back to the center of national conversation. At...
Trump’s Saudi Makeover Piles Pressure on Israel — Normalization Prospects Grow Harder
Tight smiles, big cheques and a raft of new deals in Washington have elevated Riyadh — and dimmed Jerusalem’s leverage over Saudi normalization. The crown...