Zakopane, Poland -- Saudi photographer Fahad Alayyash gazed over the Alpine-like panorama of the Tatras, Poland's highest mountain range -- and a surprising new hotspot for Arab tourists. The 38-year-old is among thousands of Gulf residents spending their summer vacation in Zakopane, a resort known for its ski lifts and...
40th Sharjah International Book Fair is now world’s largest
Held under the theme 'There's always a right book', SIBF has been leading international efforts to enable the publishing industry chart its post-pandemic recovery.
Tunisia film festival opens with ‘taboo’ abortion movie
The festival showcases 57 diverse films from 45 Arab and African countries, with screenings not only in cinemas, but in prisons and military barracks too.
Half million visitors to Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
The total number of visitors to the Saudi pavilion exceeded 30 percent of Expo 2020 Dubai's total number of visitors.
Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia call for calm in Sudan after coup
In the wake of the military coup in Sudan, many countries of the Middle East have called for peace and calm in the country. The military overthrew the transitional government, imposing a state of emergency.
Israel approves $10bn to improve conditions in Arab sector
The expenditure is expected to improve socio-economic conditions for Israel’s Arab minority, which has long complained of marginalization.
How major Arab economies performed since 1975
At a time when the future of the global economy is going to change following the trends from regional economies, TRENDS Infographic of this week reviews the region's performance in terms of GDP growth between 1975 and 2021.
Khamenei urges reversal of Arab-Israeli normalization
The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco all agreed to normalize ties with Israel in 2020, as Washington under the administration of then US President Donald Trump made Arab-Israeli rapprochement a foreign policy priority.Award-winning Egypt film on poverty ruffles feathers
Feathers is a film about the struggles of a woman whose husband has been turned into a chicken.
Arab youth name UAE country of choice for the tenth consecutive year
For the tenth consecutive year, Arab youth have said the UAE is the country they would like to live in the most and the one they would like their own countries to emulate, according to a survey. The 13th Annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey, conducted this year by global...UAE, Saudi Arabia lead regional innovations
The Arab countries have their own share in terms of investment in innovations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia leading from the front, a latest report has pointed out.
Lebanon reaches out to Arab countries
Lebanese Prime Minister has confirmed that his country has reached out to Arab and Gulf nations for help, but the much-needed financial and economic aid to crisis-hit Lebanon is still locked until the government accomplishes fundamental reforms.
Iraq PM visits Iran to discuss economic relations, mutual interest
As Iran's neighbour to the west, Iraq has sought a mediating role between Tehran and Arab nations and since April, it has tried to broker talks with Saudi Arabia to soothe tensions between the regional rivals.Iraqis saddest people in Arab region: Report
Political, economic and social crises in the Middle East countries has led to an implosion of negative emotions among their citizens.Colonial-era architectural heritage at risk in Tunis
Built by Italian and French architects and businesspeople, such buildings are associated with colonialism
Visa signs MoU with AMF
They will explore ways to boost cross-border payments.
Emiratis in 18-24 age group 61 percent of Expo 2020 volunteers
The Expo Volunteers Program is an opportunity to gain lifelong skills and build connections, say Expo statement.
Iran sees water protests in Tehran, again
The demonstration was a spillover from protests in the oil-rich Khuzestan province, where water protests began more than 10 days ago
Emirates Mars Mission marks first anniversary, to study Mars’ aurorae now
Hope is following its planned 20,000 – 43,000 km elliptical science orbit, with an inclination to Mars of 25 degrees and will complete one orbit of the planet every 55 hours
Meet Nora Al-Matrooshi, first Arab woman astronaut in training
Matrooshi, 28, hopes she will have the opportunity to visit space one day She and her fellow countryman, Mohammad Al-Mulla, will train at NASA DUBAI: The UAE’s Nora Al-Matrooshi is the first Arab woman to start training to be an astronaut, one of two Emiratis picked from thousands of applicants...Europe-Gulf parliament talks soon, says top Kuwait lawmaker
The talks expected to address 'matters of mutual concern'  The Palestinian cause is one of the key issues Lawmakers from countries from the Gulf and Europe are slated to come together soon for talks in Kuwait that will address "matters of mutual concern," said local reports recently, quoting Kuwait’s National...
Arab countries vie with each other in $200 billion green hydrogen race
With its abundant sunlight and wind resources, the Middle East could be the hub of renewable energy The latest country to enter the race is Egypt with its $4 billion investment plan Hardly a week goes by when there is not a new announcement made by a...
Saudi economy is 30% of $2.39 trillion Arab economy
The kingdom is almost twice the size of the region’s second-largest economy, Egypt The UAE is the third largest Arab economy with GDP of $354.3 billion The Saudi economy alone was 29.3 percent of the $2.39 trillion Arab economy in 2020. The Kingdom’s $700.1 billion in nominal GDP was almost...
