Heavy thunderstorms threaten flash floods across parts of Saudi Arabia
Red fog alert covers six Eastern Province areas, with visibility falling to 1km or less Dubai: Heavy thunderstorms, flash-flood risks and dense fog are forecast across parts of Saudi Arabia on Sunday, with the National Center for Meteorology issuing severe-weather warnings for several regions. Mode»»»
Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for a week
Parents across Riyadh received emails from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to remote learning for a week, according to messages seen by AFP. "We have just been informed by Saudi authorities that schools must remain closed all week," read two separate messages seen by AFP. T»»»
Saudi authorities shift schools in Riyadh to remote learning for week: emails to parents
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Parents across Riyadh received emails from schools on Sunday announcing a last-minute plan to shift to remote learning for a week, according to messages seen by AFP. "We have just been informed by Saudi authorities that schools must remain closed all week," read two separate m»»»
More than 13,600 arrested in Saudi residency and labour crackdown
More than 31,000 expats are undergoing procedures linked to residency, labour violations Dubai: Saudi Arabia deported 12,628 illegal residents in one week following a nationwide security campaign that led to the arrest of more than 13,600 people for residency, border and labour violations, the Mini»»»
Beyond Lecture Rooms: Egypt Turns Higher Education Into an Export Arab Finance For Information Technology
Egypt is advancing a comprehensive strategy to position higher education as a cornerstone of its economic diversification and regional influence. The country is treating education as an export sector, seeking to attract international students, expand academic partnerships, and establish branches of»»»
Converted: Using AI to Reshape Digital Customer Acquisition in MENA Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) digital advertising market is expanding rapidly as businesses shift more of their customer acquisition and commerce activity online. The region’s digital ad spending reached $8.19 billion in 2025, up 17.8% year on year, according to IAB MENA, maki»»»
Qatar secures top-10 spot in latest Global AI Diffusion ranking
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has maintained its position among the world’s leading economies for artificial intelligence adoption, ranking 10th in Microsoft’s Global AI Diffusion Report for the second quarter of 2026. According to the report, released recently, 43.5% of Qatar’s working-age population (aged 1»»»
SCZONE to develop EGP 1B truck yard at Sokhna Port Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) inked a contract with Nafith Egypt Logistics to develop and operate a digitally managed truck yard at Sokhna Port, with investments exceeding EGP 1 billion, according to a statement. The 167,000-square-meter facility will have a daily capacity to »»»
Capricorn Energy logs $36M profit from Egypt business in H1 2026 Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Capricorn Energy’s profit from its Egypt business operating segment rose to $36 million in the first half (H1) of 2026, up from $9 million in H1 2025, according to a press release. The company generated total revenue of $100 million from Egypt at the end of June 2026. Liquids sales co»»»
Saudi Arabia travel update: Jeddah airport opens Terminal 4 — airline move dates revealed
Phased launch of Jeddah’s Terminal 4 to boost capacity to 15 million passengers King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah will begin the phased opening of Terminal 4 on Sunday, with selected airlines moving from existing terminals as part of a wider transition plan. Jeddah Airports Company sai»»»
Are the Houthis the new Hezbollah?
It is often forgotten that the Houthi militia dominating the world’s headlines began life several decades ago as a local movement born in the mountains of Saada, in north-west Yemen. Armed mainly with grievances, they vied with the Yemeni government. As their animosity grew, so too did their arsena»»»
US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today
Saudi Arabia has taken precautionary measures amid the wider regional security situation The US-Iran conflict has entered another uncertain phase after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, while Washington steps up economic pressure on»»»
Egypt plans 9 new investment zones over next 3 years: Farid Arab Finance For Information Technology
Arab Finance: Egypt plans to establish eight to nine new investment zones across its governorates over the next two to three years, Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Mohamed Farid said during talks with S&P Global Ratings. The initiative aims to attract investment, create jobs near population c»»»
Saudi Arabia shifts Riyadh schools to remote learning for a week
Teaching and administrative staff also ordered to work remotely via Madrasati Schools in Riyadh have been directed to suspend in-person classes for one week and shift to remote learning through the Madrasati platform. The decision applies to all students, as well as teaching, educational and admini»»»
Flying from UAE today? Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia delays and cancellations as Iran routes halted and Ebola curbs lifted
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah see disrupted schedules amid wider international suspensions UAE passengers are advised to check their flight status before travelling to the airport on Sunday, with delays and schedule changes reported at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports. Flydubai and Air Arabia have»»»
Trump rejects Iran’s Hormuz offer backed by Khamenei. What happens now?
Tehran says plan had top backing, but neither side wants to surrender its leverage first Dubai: US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, even as Tehran revealed that the offer had been coordinated with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei a»»»
Trump rejects Iran proposal for deal to reopen Hormuz
Hormuz reopening plan stalls as Trump dismisses Iran’s ceasefire proposal US President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected a truce deal proposed by Iran that Tehran said could have reopened the Strait of Hormuz to shipping within a week. The waterway is key to the world's energy supply and is now cen»»»
At UN, Saudi FM warns world failing to protect Gulf shipping
Faisal bin Farhan blasts global inaction as Iran, Houthis disrupt key oil routes United Nations: Saudi Arabia warned UN members Saturday that attempts to block Middle East waterways are a threat to global energy security and demanded the international community do more to defend freedom of navigati»»»
Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli enemy carries out a new bombing in Al-Mansouri town, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 26-09-2026 21:37 PM Latest News Urgent News I»»»
36 Jordanian food companies to participate in Saudi Food Show — JEA
AMMAN — Thirty-six Jordanian food companies will take part in the Saudi Food Show, which opens Sunday in Jeddah, according to the Jordan Exporters Association (JEA).The association, which is organising the Jordanian pavilion, said that the participating companies represent a range of sectors, inclu»»»
Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli artillery shelling on the town of Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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CBE lowers inflation forecasts, keeps key rates unchanged
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has lowered its inflation forecasts, expecting annual headline inflation to stabilise in the third quarter of this year before gradually declining towards its target of 7% (±2%) in the second half of 2027, following recent inflation developments that were more favour»»»
Syrian children’s wear makers see export growth through Syriatex
Damascus, Sept. 26 (SANA) Manufacturers of children’s clothing participating in the Syriatex exhibition have stressed that the competitiveness of Syrian products in terms of quality, pricing and design diversity is enhancing their access to foreign markets, describing the event as an effective plat»»»
New Yemeni Footage Shows Drone Attacks on Saudi Military Gatherings
Yemeni military media released new footage showing strikes on Saudi regime troop concentrations and vehicles using “Rujoum” drones across several fronts. New Yemeni footage shows the targeting of Saudi enemy gatherings and vehicles with Rujoum drones across several fronts https://t.co/UpdzwgkdHE — »»»
IOF bombard Haddatha with artillery shells, carry out new bombing in the towns of Mais Al-Jabal, Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
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