Doha, Qatar: Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond, Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026. The Summit will be held from December 7 to 9, 2026 at t»»»

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni govt drags in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels on Wednesday of targeting Islam's holy city Mecca, sparking outrage across the Muslim world and deepening the conflict roil»»»

Pipeline strike, Red Sea attacks force Saudis to weigh war or diplomacy CAIRO (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s crown prince sought backing Tuesday from the president of Egypt, his ally across the Red Sea, as the kingdom faces increased attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Saudi shipping and infrastructure that»»»

First, there was Donald Trump’s surprise decision to strike Iran. Then, came the quagmire of a war without an exit strategy. Now, six months later, with access to the Gulf all but shut… global shipping holding its breath over the other end of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia drawn back into Yeme»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Marking 12 years of advancing precision medicine and genomics in Qatar, the MENA region and beyond,Sidra Medicine - a member of Qatar Foundation - is set to host the Precision Medicine and the Future of Genomics (PMFG) Summit 2026. The Summit will be held from December 7 t»»»

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty and Acting Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) Carl Sako met on Tuesday to discuss the humanitarian crises in the Gaza Strip and Sudan, focusing on aid access and regional food security. Abdelatty outlined Egypt’s ongoing efforts »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi received Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman in Cairo on Tuesday during a working visit focused on bilateral relations, regional security, and developments in Gaza, Sudan, and Yemen, according to the Egyptian presidency. The visit began »»»

Egypt strongly condemned recent attacks inside Saudi Arabia, warning that their continuation could heighten tensions and deepen regional escalation, according to a Foreign Ministry statement issued on Tuesday. Egypt said the attacks constitute a clear violation of international law and pose a direc»»»

Egypt and Finland discussed cooperation on water issues and preparations for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference during a virtual meeting between Egyptian Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam and Finland’s Special Envoy for Water Antti Rautavaara. The meeting was also attended »»»

Egypt has recorded a sharp decline in anaemia and stunting among children since 2019, Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said during the 2026 National Day to Combat Stunting. The event, held under the theme “Early Detection Is Only the Beginning,” was organised in cooperation with »»»

Nonpartisan report details Pentagon spending surge in Iran conflict The war with Iran has cost the United States around $38 billion as of August 1, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday, estimating monthly expenses could rise by billions if the conflict wears on. "As of August 1,»»»

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar BenGvir has put forward the “Disengagement 710” plan as the political platform and central electoral programme of his party, Otzma Yehudit (Jewish Power). The name itself is a symbolic reference to the Hamas attack on Israeli communities on October 7, 2023»»»

Barak Ravid, political analyst for Channel 12 and Axios, reported that the Chief of Staff of the Israeli Occupation Army, Eyal Zamir, met last week in Germany with military leaders from several Arab nations to discuss the war with Iran and escalation with the Houthis, according to two senior Israel»»»

Oil tops $100 as Red Sea, Hormuz disruptions threaten trade and energy flows The Middle East conflict is putting renewed pressure on two of the world’s most important shipping routes, while fresh fighting in Yemen and attacks on Saudi Arabia are raising concerns that the war could spread further. F»»»

Kazim says DWC shift will happen in phases, with cargo and Dubai South's 2032 target Dubai: Emirates' move to the Dubai’s new passenger terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC) is progressing in phases, with Dubai South's investment on track for a 2032 target, the airline's Deputy President and Chief »»»

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Cairo on Tuesday ahead of meetings with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, Egyptian state-linked media said, as the kingdom reels from strikes by Yemen's Houthis. The Saudi de facto ruler "arrived in Egypt on an official visit", reported Al-Qa»»»

Arab Finance: Passenger traffic growth in Egypt is expected to exceed the global average, ranging between 3.4% and 3.8% over the 2024–2050 period, the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) said, citing the International Air Transport Association (IATA). According to OAG, a global travel da»»»

Arab Finance: Real estate developer Emaar Misr has signed two construction contracts totaling EGP 14 billion with Rowad Modern Engineering and Innovo Group for the Infinity Beach and Island Living projects at Marassi Red Sea, as per an emailed press release. The agreements bring the total value of »»»

Cairo: Top diplomats of Egypt and Germany stressed the need to step up efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, as well as the importance of safeguarding maritime security in the Red Sea and ensuring the uninterrupted flow of international trade in accordance with international law and the UN»»»

Bus collides with truck on Cairo-Ismailia desert road before bursting into flames Dubai: Three people were killed and 11 others injured on Tuesday morning when a bus collided with a truck on Egypt’s Cairo-Ismailia desert road before catching fire, local authorities said. The crash occurred near the»»»

Doha, Qatar: England’s Rachel Arnold yesterday sealed the biggest win of her career, overcoming eight-time World Champion Nour ElSherbini of Egypt, coming from a game down to book her spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Qatar Classic in Doha. The Malaysian World No.26 lost the first game but fou»»»

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Public Prosecutors Association, held in the city of El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The participation marked the first involvement of Qatar’s Public Prosecution after it joined the membership of the Arab Public »»»

Tribune News Network Al-Alamein, Egypt The Public Prosecution participated in the 6th meeting of the Association of Arab Public Prosecutors, held in the city of Al-Alamein, Egypt. This marks the Public Prosecution of Qatar’s first participation since joining the association, a move that reflects th»»»

From Fiji to Vanuatu, Indians get up to 180 days in 25 visa-free destinations Dubai: Indian passport holders can travel to 25 destinations without a visa in advance, while 40 countries offer visa on arrival, according to the latest September 2026 Passport Reports ranking. The Indian passport ranks »»»

Saudi Arabia launched dozens of airstrikes on western Yemen on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked military facilities in the kingdom. The renewed fighting around the Red Sea comes as the wider US-Iran war threatens vital shipping routes across the region. Yemen's Houthis said on Monday»»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar, represented by the Public Prosecution, participated in the sixth meeting of the Arab Association for Prosecutors, held in New Alamein City in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Public Prosecution delegation to the meeting was headed by First Attorney General and Director of »»»

Top UAE, Egyptian diplomats review efforts to bolster regional security, stability Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed developments in the region and ways to strengthen efforts aimed at consolidating regional security and stability d»»»

Cairo is seeking to upgrade its relationship with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to “sectoral dialogue partner” status, as Egyptian diplomacy also focuses on escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and Yemen, as well as efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. »»»

Europe increasingly recognises Palestinian statehood as a political objective while watching the territory required for it being steadily eroded. European governments oppose settlement expansion, settler attacks, land confiscation and the E1 project; a growing number have recognised the State of Pa»»»

Egypt’s Minister of State for Military Production Salah Gamblat said the ministry is committed to implementing President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi’s directives to strengthen international cooperation, expand partnerships with global companies, and benefit from advanced expertise and technologies to deve»»»

The Pakistan-Africa Economic Council has been launched in Islamabad, opening a new chapter in economic engagement between the two sides. Pakistan and African countries have once again reaffirmed their determination to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion by 2030 and to diversify economic and tra»»»

Authorities contain leak as southern port is evacuated as a precaution Dubai: Eleven people suffered breathing difficulties after an ammonia gas leak at an industrial complex in Jordan’s Red Sea port city of Aqaba on Monday, state television reported, adding that authorities had brought the leak un»»»

Xiengyod - Wikimedia Commons Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa affirmed the Egyptian government’s keenness to develop cooperation with Thailand across various sectors, especially economic, industrial, educational, and cultural fields, noting that the state prioritizes attracti»»»

Gaza’s youngest already face an extremely precarious entry into the world Khan Younis: As monitors beep and doctors consult near them, two tiny newborns lie silently side-by-side, sharing a single incubator in a southern Gaza hospital running short on space and supplies. Gaza’s youngest already fac»»»

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to regional governments and indirectly to “Israel” for assistance as Saudi-backed forces suffer major battlefield setbacks, Israel Hayom reports, citing diplomatic officials in the region. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to governmen»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hundreds of combat launches of Russia's new Dan-T drone have already been carried out during the special military operation, and the munition is demonstrating high effectiveness, Bekkhan Ozdoev, the industrial director of the armaments, ammunition, and special chemicals cluster a»»»

Shortly after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi bid farewell to Chinese President Xi Jinping at Cairo Airport on 2 September, he called Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The timing and substance of the call were significant. They discussed regional security and coordination between Cair»»»

Paris, France: Edouard Mendy, 34, the Senegal national team goalkeeper, announced through his social media handles his retirement from international football on Sunday. "Jerejef (Thank you) Senegal," Mendy posted in Wolof, the principle language of the country, above a video montage showing his gre»»»

Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of Jordan Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of Libya Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Dr. Ruba Jara»»»

ABB Egypt has begun implementing a rooftop solar energy project across several of its factories in partnership with the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE), as part of efforts to reduce industrial carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy. The project»»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi said Egypt aims to increase bilateral trade with India to $12bn and attract more Indian investment in manufacturing, technology, clean energy, and the automotive industry, while separately urging Iran to help halt regional escalation and attacks on Arab state»»»

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed the signing of a contract to establish an electric battery manufacturing plant in Egypt through a partnership between Egyptian battery manufacturer BME and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), one of the world’s largest elect»»»

The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative projects and solutions in financial technology, in collabor»»»

Cairo: Minister of Labour HE Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri met separately with Minister of Labour of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan HE Dr. Nidal Al Qatamin, Minister of Labour and Rehabilitation of the State of Libya HE Eng. Ali Al Abed Al Rida, along with Regional Director for Arab States at the In»»»

The decision to replace Cityscape Egypt’s 2026 real estate exhibition with a one-day forum has raised questions over whether the move reflects a broader shift in the Egyptian property market, as developers reassess marketing spending, sales strategies, and investment priorities amid rising costs an»»»

Murtaqa Developments is preparing to announce a new residential project on a net area of 210 feddans along the Ismailia Road, adjacent to Misr International University (MIU), the company said. The project falls administratively within the New Sheraton and El Nozha areas of Cairo and will consist en»»»

Marsoum Developments has launched The Central Gate, its second project in the Egyptian market, in Hadayek October, as the company expands its presence in West Cairo. The mixed-use project covers 80 feddans and is located directly on the Central Ring Road. It will include residential, commercial, ad»»»

Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall. More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations speciali»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed creating a new insurance mechanism and a joint grain market initiative among BRICS countries, as he called for stronger economic cooperation within the grouping. Speaking at the concluding session of the 18th BRICS summit in New D»»»

New Delhi, Sept. 13 (SANA) Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed five initiatives to strengthen BRICS cooperation in artificial intelligence, trade and investment facilitation, the digital industry, smart manufacturing and talent development. Speaking on the second day of the 18th BRICS Summit in N»»»