US military coalition hits rocket launch sites in Syria
None of the three attacks in less than 48 hours resulted in casualties but came as Iraq marked the second anniversary of the US assassination of Soleimani.Arab Parliament reiterates call for a free Palestinian nation
The Arab Parliament has praised the results of the trilateral summit which was held on September 2 in Cairo between Egypt, Jordan, and Palestine. Saudi media reports said the meeting was attended by the foreign ministers and intelligence chiefs of Egypt and Jordan along with the minister of civil affairs...Foreign shoppers swarm Turkey after lira crash, rush likely to increase
Local traders say that the number of foreign shoppers has risen four to fivefold. Turkey's lira has crashed after Erdogan pushed the central bank to slash interest rates in fervently-held belief that this will finally cure Turkey's chronic inflation problem.Rossi appointed Acer Mideast VP
Michele Montecchio was appointed as Country Manager for the Middle East.Here’s why FIFA wants a biennial World Cup
A controversial proposal of staging the FIFA World Cup championship every two years rather than the current four-year cycle is on the table again. FIFA's central argument is that a biennial World Cup would create more profits that could be distributed to federations that rely more on its funds.Pentagon documents reveal ‘deeply flawed’ US air war in Middle East
Poor or inadequate surveillance footage often contributed to deadly targeting failures.Moro Hub breaks ground for largest solar data center in region
The center will offer digital products and services using Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, such as cloud services, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).Ben Sulayem first non-European president of International Automobile Federation
Mohammed ben Sulayem became the first non-European to be elected president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Friday and succeeds the retiring Jean Todt. The 60-year-old Emirati gained 61.62 percent of the votes cast compared to 36.62 percent for his sole rival Britain's Graham Stoker. The former rally driver...Automechnika Dubai exhibits technological changes in auto sector
The 18th edition of the show, organised by Messe Frankfurt Middle East, has exhibitors from 47 countries and 12 national pavilionsEmaar Properties tops Forbes list of 50 Middle East real estate firms
Forbes Middle East also unveiled a ranking of the "Top 10 Construction Companies in MENA 2021".Lockheed appoints Chief Executive for ME
Lockheed Martin has appointed retired U.S. Army Gen. John W. Nicholson as their new Chief Executive for the Middle East.Arab youths are increasingly saving, investing with fintech
The region's economic instability, exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, has spurred many to turn to online banking and financial tools.Iran-Saudi cooperation could set up new regional system: Johns Hopkins Prof
Negotiation is the first and foremost step, but not the last one, Nasr said, noting that there should be considerable agreements and outcomes to let the trust grow.Rules to obtain a Saudi passport, explained
Holders of Saudi passports can travel to up to 34 countries without a visa, and may obtain a visa at the airport in 42 countries.Jordan woos Russia for local investment
Russian representatives from three provinces met with commissioner general of the Jordan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai.London based firm seeks investment opportunities in Jordan
"Jordan represents a unique and strategic opportunity for global investors. We are looking forward to strengthening our ties further in the region", says Devan Gohil, Director at RiverBay Capital. The firm's new mandate is likely to see a significant flow of overseas capital being deployed in the country over the...Bahrain stresses need for Middle East free of nuclear weapons
Bahrain has stressed the importance of establishing a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction for maintaining regional and international peace and security. An atmosphere free of the weapons of mass destruction would be in the spirit of the implementation of the 1995 Review...Riyadh to host Middle East’s biggest musical event from Dec 16-19
Riyadh is scheduled to host Soundstorm Festival, the biggest musical event in the Middle East, between December 16 and 19. Noted international singers and musicians are expected to perform during the event at the Soundstorm Theater. Soundstorm Festival is among the top events on the calendar of events and seasons...Global ripples await MidEast markets on Sunday
Middle East markets were spared the November 26 bloodbath because they were closed on Friday and Saturday.Returned migrants still long for way out of Iraq
Around 400 Iraqi migrants have returned home after spending three weeks in freezing forest of Belarus, deep in debt but hopeful of reaching the European Union alive. They, however, still hope for a way out of Iraq in search of a better future.Meta launches MENA campaign against child abuse
In the eye of the storm of allegations that it did not act against child abuse, Meta said the campaign will prevent exactly those things.Mena students in US are a changing demographic
The factors that draw students to the US include the learning environment, a global perspective, and better employment prospects.Austin says US capable of deploying force in Middle East
The United States warned Saturday it was capable of deploying "overwhelming force" in the Middle East as it faced questions about its willingness to use its military power in the region.Hundreds of migrants try to cross EU border despite easing of crisis
Polish border guards said there were attempted crossings by two groups on what is the eastern border of the European Union and NATO -- one involving 500 migrants, some of whom threw rocks and tear gas canisters. The border guards said they had detained 45 migrants.Airbus predicts 3,020 ME orders
Airbus says the Middle East will need more than 3,000 aircraft by 2040.ADNOC Logistics and AD Ports to build a port and logistics facility at TA’ZIZ
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) and AD Ports Group have signed an agreement to develop a new port and logistics facility at TA’ZIZ, the chemicals production and industrial hub currently under development at Ruwais. Under the agreement, ADNOC L&S and AD Ports Group will develop a liquids terminal and...Robots, big data as Gulf nations bet on AI
The annual growth rate of the Middle East AI market is about 20 to 34 percent, led by the UAE and Saudi Arabia.Middle East’s first waste-to-sustainable aviation fuel plant to come up in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre (Tadweer) has signed an agreement with Etihad Airways to facilitate the development of the first Waste-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (WtF) plant in the Middle East. The agreement was signed at Dubai Air Show 2021. Upon completion, the plant will have the potential to transform up to...L’Oréal Middle East taps Accenture
Accenture will help L'Oréal Middle East improve its consumer experience.Qatar Islamic Bank named world’s second strongest Islamic bank
The Qatar Islamic Bank (QIB) has been ranked as the "Fourth Strongest Bank in the Middle East" and "Second Strongest Islamic Bank in the World". The bank was also named as the 'Strongest Bank' and the 'Strongest Islamic Bank' in Qatar. In its 2021 Rankings for the 500 Strongest Banks,...Cham Wings halts Minsk flights
The airline cited the Belarus-Poland border crisis as a reason.UAE and US review strategic cooperation and events in MENA
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, reviewed strategic cooperation and joint coordination in a meeting with Brett McGurk, the US National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, at Al Shati Palace.Despite dangers, Iraqi Kurds crossing borders to reach Europe
About 3,000 Kurds have left the region in the past three months, of whom 1,600 have gone to Belarus on tourist visas, according to the Kurdistan Refugee Association.Belarus says West ‘provoking’ migrant crisis
Hundreds of desperate migrants are trapped in freezing temperatures on the Belarus-Poland border and the presence of troops from both sides has raised fears of a confrontation.DP World launches e-commerce site Dubuy in Kenya
Dubuy.com aims to provide Kenya a secure and reliable way for its businesses to grow.AD Ports Group to develop multipurpose terminal at Egypt’s Safaga Port
A multipurpose terminal in Safaga Port of Egypt will be developed and operated by AD Ports Group. Under an MoU signed with the Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals, the commercial arm of the Egyptian Ministry of Transportation, AD Ports Group will explore investment opportunities and conduct feasibility and local market...Mideast migrants trapped in border standoff
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko accused of luring migrants from the Middle East to his country to send them across the border in retaliation for EU sanctions.National Bonds ups stake in Taleem
Taleem Holdings is one of the largest education providers in the Middle East.Iran says fresh talks with Saudi if Riyadh ‘serious’
Iran said Monday any new talks with Saudi Arabia will depend on Riyadh's willingness to move ahead and be more "serious" to ease tensions after a five-year rift. The regional powers have been engaged in talks since April with the aim of improving ties, with four rounds of discussions taking...Poverty fuels despair in oil-rich south Iraq
Basra province gets only 1 trillion dinars out of the total Iraqi budget of 130 trillion Iraqi dinars ($89 billion), according to deputy governor Dorgham al-Ajwadi.Egypt’s Breadfast to expand to Middle East, gets $26M backing
The investors include lead investors Vostok New Ventures and Endure Capital and participating investors JAM Fund (led by Tinder co-founder Justin Mateen), YC Continuity Fund, a large unnamed Saudi-based fund, Shorooq Partners, 4DX Ventures and logistics giant Flexport.Airports grouping ACI Asia Pacific calls for reopening borders
70% passenger loss is forecast for the Middle East which is reeling under lockdowns, travel, and quarantine restrictions and 56% for the Middle East.Brazil’s InvestSP joins Global Logistics Passport initiative
InvestSP Corporation and the Global Logistics Passport initiative have signed a Memorandum of Understanding or MoU for better shipping and logistics.Iran intensifies cyber espionage in Middle East
Cyberattacks by Iranian spies have become more sophisticated and have intensified against Arab countries, say industry experts.Middle East to see boost in tourism in 2021 and beyond
The tourism and travel sector in the Middle East is expected to grow 27.1 percent in 2021, a little behind the global average of 30.7 percent.44 MNCs decide to set up regional HQs in Riyadh
Pepsico, Deloite, Siemens, Haliburton, KPMG, PwC, Novartis and OYO are among the companies that will establish their regional headquarters in Riyadh.Singapore-based Near acquires minority stake in MEmob+
Near will work with MEmob+ to continue its global expansion with a push into the Middle East and Africa.Sharp recovery to see Middle East box office revenue cross $800m in 2021
Box office revenue in the Middle East made the fastest recovery in the world, from $250 million in 2020 to over $800 million it is set to cross this year. The revenue is expected to continue to rise, reaching $1 billion in 2022 and $1.3 billion in 2024, research has...Pyypl, Ripple launch on-demand liquidity service in Middle East
ODL uses XRP for instant, low-cost cross-border payments.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.




















































