Belgium drew Egypt 1-1 at Seattle Stadium as Romelu Lukaku forced an own goal 28 seconds after coming on, cancelling Emam Ashour's first international goal.
Saudi Housing Sales Halve in Q1 2026, but Demand Holds Firm
Knight Frank says Saudi housing transactions fell 50% in Q1 2026 as the Iran war spooked buyers, but prices kept rising and long-term demand held...
ISSF Puts $7M Into Endeavor Catalyst V to Plug Jordan Into Global VC
ISSF commits $7M to Endeavor Catalyst V, opening Jordan's startups to a $300M global fund. Fund II launches after a World Bank Highly Satisfactory rating.
Hany Own Goal 23 Seconds After Lukaku Sub Denies Egypt World Cup Win
Ashour's first goal gave Egypt a 19th-minute lead in Seattle. Hany's own goal 23 seconds after Lukaku came on handed Belgium a 1-1 draw at...
Gulf States Welcome US-Iran Deal, Press for Hormuz Implementation
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other Arab states welcomed the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan and Qatar led mediation.
Israel’s $390M, 540-Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Rises in Tel Aviv
Israel's largest rehabilitation hospital will rise in Tel Aviv with 540 beds, a $390 million budget, and a NIS 200 million Jusidman family gift.
Egypt Approves Yahya Diab to Head Syria’s Mission in Cairo
Egypt approved Yahya Diab to lead Syria's mission in Cairo, ending a months-long impasse. His rank is unsettled, and security questions still bind the relationship.
Belgium 1-1 Egypt World Cup 2026: Lukaku Forces Own Goal in 23 Seconds
Belgium drew Egypt 1-1 at the 2026 World Cup after Romelu Lukaku came off the bench and forced Mohamed Hany's own goal within 23 seconds...
EU Presses Egypt on Russia in Luxembourg, Unveils €690M Energy Deal
The EU unveiled a €690 million energy deal for Egypt in Luxembourg and asked Cairo to help enforce sanctions on Russian ghost ships. Egypt stayed...
Sweden vs Tunisia: Group F Opener Predicted XIs and Stakes
Sweden meet Tunisia at Estadio BBVA in their 2026 World Cup Group F opener. Predicted XIs, the stakes, and what three points would mean for...
Turkey and Saudi Arabia Revive the Hejaz Railway, Skipping Israel
Turkey and Saudi Arabia signed two rail MoUs in Riyadh to revive the Hejaz line, linking Syria, Jordan, and the Gulf to Europe, and bypassing...
Jordan Breaks Ground on 46,000-Seat Al-Hussein Stadium
Excavation has begun on Jordan's 46,000-seat Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Stadium, the keystone of the 25-year Amra City development, opening late 2029.
Lia Nayt Deported From Jordan Hours After Landing at Queen Alia
Adult content creator Lia Nayt was turned back at Queen Alia Airport hours after landing in Amman. Authorities cited Jordan's laws on pornographic content.
Egypt’s Highest Court Voids Baha’i Marriage, Citing Public Order
Egypt's Court of Cassation has voided a 45-year Baha'i marriage, ruling the faith is not a 'heavenly' religion and foreclosing the last legal path.
Jordan Real Estate Trading Falls 5% in First Five Months of 2026
Jordan real estate trading volume fell 5% to JD 2.458 billion in the first five months of 2026, with apartment sales to non-Jordanians rising 6%...
Saudi Business AI Adoption Climbs to 33% in 2025, GASTAT Says
GASTAT says 33.1% of Saudi establishments used AI in 2025, up 20% from 2024, with finance, education, and transport all crossing 40% adoption.