(MENAFN) Israeli military units entered Syria’s Quneitra countryside on Wednesday, local media sources report. According to Syrian media, Israeli troops moved into the village of Al-Owainia in northern Quneitra, where they reportedly raided two...
(MENAFN) Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa declared on Wednesday that his country is ready to renew its longstanding alliance with Russia, emphasizing the importance of their historic cooperation and mutual strategic interests. “We respect all the...
(MENAFN) The Kremlin revealed on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa for his inaugural official trip to Russia. According to a statement from the Kremlin, "The leaders intend to discuss the...
(MENAFN) Israel has made the decision to resume operations at the Rafah border crossing, located in the southern area of the Gaza Strip, as reported by regional media outlets. According to a national public broadcaster, “the political echelon”...
(MENAFN) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported that one of the bodies handed over by Hamas on Tuesday is not linked to any of the hostages previously held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza. This revelation came after the examination of...
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Moscow on Wednesday, highlighting the long-standing historical and friendly relations between the two nations. According to reports, al-Sharaa emphasized Moscow’s...
(MENAFN) A 57-year-old Palestinian man died after being severely beaten by Israeli army personnel in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, medical sources confirmed. The Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reported that it received the man’s...
(MENAFN) Egypt will convene an emergency international peace summit on Monday in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and U.S. President Donald Trump set to co-chair the high-level talks, according to a...
(MENAFN) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reiterated Türkiye’s full commitment to the Sharm el-Sheikh declaration, a peace initiative aimed at achieving a lasting truce in Gaza. Following a Cabinet meeting in Ankara, Erdogan...
(MENAFN) Qatar and Saudi Arabia have officially booked their places at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after decisive performances in the fourth round of Asia's qualifying campaign on Tuesday. Under the current format, six teams were split into two...
On a mission to innovate and disrupt, Middle Eastern scale-ups are thriving as the ecosystem matures rapidly. While there are many success stories – especially in fintech and ecommerce – challenges remain for the broader market to reach its next...
Abdullah Al Watban, founder of Saim AI, states that their platform is built to bridge the gap and deliver the same level of intelligence for small businesses in the Middle East. Saim AI is an innovative business platform using next-generation...
CruiseXplore Middle East successfully hosted its Cruise Workshop 2025 in the UAE, drawing participation from over 80 travel trade professionals across the region. The annual event, exclusively designed for travel agents and industry partners,...
One of Türkiye’s oldest and most influential educational and cultural institutions, the Ilim Yayma Cemiyeti (Society for the Dissemination of Knowledge) celebrated its 75th anniversary at a press meeting in Istanbul on Thursday, highlighting its...
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for a mineral fertilizer production complex at the Turkmenabat Chemical Plant named after S.A. Nyyazov, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov emphasised that the new complex will ensure a reliable...
The owners of a Middle Eastern takeaway and restaurant in Glasgow have closed after a year in business. Habibi, in the west end, closed its doors for the final time on Wednesday, October 15, much to the disappointment of loyal customers. The...
Türkiye's 2026 draft budget was set to be presented to Parliament on Thursday, foreseeing TL 18.93 trillion ($452.4 billion) in expenditures and TL 16.22 trillion in revenues, according to Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. Speaking at a news...
Ankara and Beijing signed deals on the export of aquatic products and almonds from Türkiye to China, as well as on their inspection and health requirements, during a recent visit by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumaklı to China....
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled its new “Fire Storm 250” armed drone at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., showcasing a compact but highly capable aerial weapon system developed in...
RBL Bank has been in the limelight after reports of a potential acquisition by Emirates NBD emerged earlier this week. Emirates NBD, one of the largest lenders in the Middle East, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire a majority stake...
