Egypt and Bahrain have signed eight major agreements to strengthen their economic and cultural ties. The deals, witnessed by Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and...
Emaar Misr Seals $18B Red Sea Tourism Deal
Egypt has taken a major step to boost its tourism sector with a new multi-billion-dollar project on the Red Sea coast. On September 7, 2025,...
Met Opera Signs Saudi Deal Amid Controversy
The Metropolitan Opera, one of the world's leading opera companies, has signed a major agreement with Saudi Arabia's Music Commission and the Royal Diriyah Opera...
Tel Aviv Greenlights Huge South Glilot Housing Plan
Israel's National Committee for Planning and Construction has approved a major development project in South Glilot, paving the way for nearly 20,000 new homes in...
Cyprus Deputy Minister Attends Saudi Maritime Conference
Cyprus Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis traveled to Saudi Arabia on September 2, 2025, to speak at the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Industry...
Jordan Army Stops Drug Balloon Smuggling from Syria
Jordanian forces successfully foiled two drug smuggling attempts using balloons on the eastern border with Syria early on September 1, 2025. The Eastern Military Zone...
Belgium Recognizes Palestine, Sanctions Israel
Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot announced on September 2, 2025, that his country will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations General Assembly...
63-Year-Old Man Hurt in Cairo Black Bear Attack
A 63-year-old man in Cairo, New York, ended up in the hospital after a black bear attacked him inside his home on August 30, 2025....
China Boosts Arab Tourism Ties in Yinchuan
China and Arab states took major steps to strengthen tourism links at a key meeting in Yinchuan. Over 300 delegates from 28 countries gathered to...
Syria Tourism Revival Sparks Saudi Interest at Fair
Syria is gearing up for a major tourism comeback, with Saudi travelers at the forefront, as highlighted at the 2025 Damascus International Fair. This event,...
Israel Eyes West Bank Annexation Amid Palestine Recognition Push
Israeli officials are weighing plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as a direct response to growing international moves to recognize a Palestinian...
Munify Secures $3M for Egypt Diaspora Banking
Khalid Ashmawy, a former Microsoft and Uber executive, launched Munify in 2025 to tackle the headaches of sending money to Egypt from abroad. The Y...
UK Closes Cairo Embassy Over Activist Arrest Row
The United Kingdom has shut down its main embassy building in Cairo temporarily after Egyptian officials took away security barriers outside it. This move comes...
Riyadh Air’s First Boeing 787-9 Rolls Out
Saudi Arabian startup airline Riyadh Air has marked a key step in its launch plans as its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled off the assembly...
Arkia Flight Diverted to Cyprus Over Passenger Attack
An Arkia Airlines flight from Paris to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Paphos, Cyprus, on August 27, 2025, after a passenger attacked a...
Egypt UAE Ties Strengthen Arab Unity and Energy Ties
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli praised the recent visit of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Cairo as a clear sign of...