JEDDAH: For many people around the world, Saudi Arabia is more than a country they once visited or lived in. It is a place where they grew up, built friendships, created memories and formed bonds that have lasted for decades. Following the recent attacks targeting King Khalid International Airport »»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi said on Saturday that he requested Egypt’s parliament to hold an emergency session to authorize him to take any acts of defense if requested by Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a military academy graduation ceremony, Sisi said Egypt would take any measures ne»»»

Baghdad, Oct. 17 (SANA) Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.Th»»»

New York: The State of Qatar affirmed that the continued exploitation of natural resources in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and the Occupied Syrian Golan, and the undermining of the population's ability to access and benefit from them, constitutes an obstacle to achieving sustainable developme»»»

Sisi pledges support for Gulf security and seeks parliamentary approval for Saudi actions Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on Saturday called for an emergency session of parliament to authorise possible action to defend Saudi Arabia if requested by the kingdom, pledging that Egypt wou»»»

Egypt's Sisi commits to 2030 term limit, vows no amendments to constitution Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said his presidential term will end in 2030, stressing that the country’s constitution will not be amended to extend his tenure, state-run Al-Ahram newspaper reported on Saturday.»»»

CAIRO: On Friday evening, Palestinian factions concluded a new round of talks hosted by Cairo, agreeing to hold a comprehensive Palestinian national conference under Egyptian auspices in the coming period, with the participation of various Palestinian factions and forces, to discuss the issues of p»»»

Arab Finance: Ayman Abbas, CEO of Intro Holding Group, has acquired a 10% stake in the Aqar Exit platform, bringing its valuation to EGP 100 million ($2 million), Founder and Chairman Mahmoud Ammar told Al Arabiya Business. The platform will utilize the capital increase to launch new products and s»»»

SOFIA, Bulgaria: A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test their support for Ukraine in its »»»

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday announced the appointment of an interim administration to prepare elections in the northern Tigray region previously controlled by the Tigray People's Liberation Front that has clashed with government forces since September. The recent conflict rev»»»

Cairo: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force “Lekhwiya” HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Minister of Interior of the Arab Republic of Egypt HE Major General Mahmoud Tawfik, during His Excellency’s visit to the Egyptian capital, Cairo. During the »»»

NAIROBI: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilize the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within six months, after fighting erupted between a rebel alliance and federal troops. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) led an offensive last»»»

SOFIA: A string of drone attacks on at least seven cargo vessels in the Black Sea this month, off the coasts of NATO members Romania and Bulgaria, has some members of the alliance wondering if Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking escalation to test their support for Ukraine in its war agains»»»

RIYADH: The restraint shown by Saudi Arabia to prevent escalation is highly appreciated and demonstrates the Saudi leadership’s commitment to a return to normalcy in the region, the Indian ambassador to the Kingdom has said. In an interview with Arab News, Shri Vipul said: “India has consistently c»»»

Damascus, Oct. 16 (SANA) The foreign ministers of Syria and 18 other Arab and Islamic nations strongly condemned on Friday Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, saying the move contradicts relevant UN Security Council resolutions and undermines international efforts to achieve a j»»»

Israel said commercial goods usually delivered into Gaza by private merchants have not entered the beleaguered territory for days because of Hamas threats and a taxation scheme, an accusation the group rejected. Despite a fragile ceasefire observed since October 2025, the Gaza Strip remains engulfe»»»

Sharjah says it diverts 93 per cent of waste from landfills, with plans to double capacity Sharjah: The UAE plans to produce half of its crops locally as part of efforts to strengthen food security, while Sharjah is preparing to double the capacity of a waste-to-energy plant after diverting 93 per »»»

New York: The State of Qatar has called for further diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflicts, warning that continued tensions and restrictions on vital maritime routes threaten regional stability and the global economy. Addressing a quarterly open debate of the United Nations Securit»»»

By Staff, Agencies The foreign ministers of Turkey and 18 other countries on Friday strongly denounced Colombia’s inauguration of its embassy in occupied Al-Quds [“Jerusalem”], declaring that the move violates international law and undermines efforts to achieve a lasting peace based on a “two-state»»»

Doha: The second edition of the U-17 Gulf Cup will get underway today, with Qatar hosting 10 teams across 23 matches until November 4 in the largest edition in the tournament’s history. The tournament is organised by Qatar’s Local Organising Committee in coordination with the Gulf Football Federati»»»

Doha: The Foreign Ministers of Qatar, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Türkiye, and Yemen strongly condemn and express their unequivocal rejection of the inauguration by the Republic of Colombia of i»»»

Doha: The Katara Cultural Village Foundation announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Katara Prize for Arabic Novel during a ceremony held at the Katara Opera House. The event was attended by several ministers, ambassadors, diplomatic representatives, writers, intellectuals, media figures a»»»

By Staff, Agencies Iran and 12 other delegations walked out of a summit in Baku in protest against an address by “Israeli” President Isaac Herzog, as Tehran called for the regime’s expulsion from the regional forum. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi urged member states of the Confer»»»

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fights to retain power, loyalists are crediting him with strengthening the country and defeating its enemies, while former supporters blame his leadership for October 7 and are seeking alternatives on both the left and the right. With less than a month t»»»

BEIRUT: The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned “in the strongest terms” the escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and affirmed the Kingdom’s “inherent right” to self-defense. The presidential statement highlighted in particular the deadly strikes against Riyadh’s main airport this month»»»

DUBAI: Egypt’s state grain buyer Future of Egypt has tightened quality requirements for wheat imports by requiring a minimum ‘baking-strength’ rating of 160W, three traders said, a move that could further narrow sourcing options as disruptions to Black Sea grain exports increase. FoE did not issue »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt will not accept any threat to Saudi Arabia’s security or borders, or to Red Sea security, warning that deep geopolitical shifts in the region will have consequences. He described Egypt and Saudi Arabia as the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds an»»»

Arab Finance: Orascom Real Estate has opened the 17-feddan first phase of O West Sports Club in 6th of October City, with work underway on a second phase covering another 9 feddans, as per an emailed press release. Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil attended the inauguration alongside governm»»»

The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran, along with delegations from 12 other countries (out of a total of 28), walked out of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) as the President of the Zionist entity, Isaac Herzog, began his address. Delegations lef»»»

Egypt will host the third edition of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival (GEF) from 6 to 8 November 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel in New Cairo, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs from more than 70 countries. Held under the patronage of Prime Minister Mos»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, which concluded today in Cairo, Egypt. The session was held under the theme: "Together for a Healthier Future: Action, Access, and Equity." Assistant M»»»

Arab Finance: Minister of Housing, Utilities, and Urban Communities Randa El-Menshawy has discussed a proposal to establish a real estate investment fund to maximize returns on assets owned by the New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA), as per a statement. This aligns with the government’s plans to»»»

Abu Dhabi Energy Centre to host ADIPEC 2026 leadership programme kickoff Abu Dhabi – The energy industry has moved beyond debating whether to digitise and is now focused on where to deploy artificial intelligence and how to scale it, according to a senior ADNOC executive ahead of the Abu Dhabi Inte»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment inflows grew 33.5 percent year on year in 2025 to SR159.1 billion ($42.26 billion), with construction and manufacturing sectors accounting for the largest shares, official data showed. According to the latest report by the General Authority for Stati»»»

Cairo/Kuwait, Oct. 15 (SANA) Arab countries have condemned Colombia’s opening of an embassy in occupied Jerusalem, saying the move violates international law and United Nations resolutions, undermines the city’s legal and historical status, and infringes on the legitimate rights of the Palestinian »»»

CAIRO: Egypt and Saudi Arabia aim to officially launch the electricity interconnection project between the two countries in mid-November, after completing operational tests for the first and second lines within the next three weeks, according to statements made by Mahmoud Esmat, the Egyptian Minist»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar National Library has opened the fifth edition of its Libraries Lead Forum, bringing together library professionals, industry experts, and community leaders from Qatar and around the world. Running from October 14 to 15 at the Library under the theme “Reimagining Libraries as Soci»»»

Arab Finance: Automotive sales in Egypt increased by 25.76% to 135,445 vehicles during the first eight months of 2026, compared to 107,710 units in January-August 2025, according to the latest report from the Automotive Market Information Council (AMIC). Sales of passenger cars hiked by 22% year-on»»»

The Peninsula Doha: Qatar yesterday named a 23-member squad for the second edition of the Gulf Cup Under-17, which will be held in Doha from October 16 to November 4, featuring 10 teams. Head coach Nicolas Arnaldo will lead the young Qatar side as they aim to make the most of home advantage and com»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Institute (DFI) has announced 22 films for the International Short Film Competition at Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026, taking place from November 19 to 27. Spanning cultures, continents and cinematic approaches, the selection of two world premieres and 19 MENA pre»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi urged citizens to “fortify your country against this conspiracy.. and I do not say fortify the president,” while asserting Egypt harbours no hidden ambitions following recent remarks by an Israeli official regarding Sinai. Speaking at the 44th Educational Sem»»»

Egypt currently accounts for 20% of global date production and 25% of Arab production, Minister of Industry Khaled Hashem announced on Monday as the government outlined plans to update its sector strategy to boost exports and value-added manufacturing. The figures were presented during the 9th Inte»»»

Egyptian Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom and Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty met with Yuko Mitsui, First Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in Bangkok to discuss enhancing economic cooperation and attracting Japanese investment»»»

Transport Minister Kamel Al-Wazir has inaugurated Amreya Dry Port in Alexandria, in the presence of Magdy Anwar, Director of the National Service Projects Organisation; Amira Yassin, Deputy Governor of Alexandria; and Sayed Metwally, Head of the General Authority for Land and Dry Ports. The ministe»»»

Egypt and Djibouti have signed a framework agreement protocol aimed at enhancing bilateral trade and opening new avenues for companies from both nations, the Egyptian Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade announced on Wednesday. The agreement was signed by Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Fore»»»

BEIRUT: Yemen’s foreign minister warned on Wednesday that the Houthis would become “undefeatable” if the world allowed them the time to do so, and her government sought neither a ceasefire nor negotiations with the Iran-backed militia. “If the Houthis are given more time, they will become an undefe»»»

Local Development and Environment Minister Manal Awad travelled to Yerevan on behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to take part in the “Leaders for Nature” biodiversity summit on October 16-17, ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, or COP17. T»»»

Egypt’s Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has announced the offering of 400 ready-to-operate industrial units across 11 industrial complexes in 10 governorates, with applications open from October 15 to 29, 2026, through the Egypt Industrial Digital Platform. The fully constructed units are eq»»»

DOHA: Al Shamal officially signed Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez yesterday, with the experienced winger joining the Qatar Stars League club for the ongoing season. Mahrez signed his contract in the presence of Al Shamal football department head Meshaal Al Ali after arriving in Doha last week to compl»»»