Passenger bus collides with heavy truck, leaving dozens injured Dubai: At least 13 people were killed and dozens injured on Tuesday when a passenger bus collided with a heavy goods vehicle on Egypt's Cairo–Assiut Western Desert Road, according to local media reports. The crash occurred at kilometre»»»

Indian Embassy aids recovery and return of Riyadh attack victim Dubai: An Indian national injured in the October 10 attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport is returning home after being discharged from hospital, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday. Mohammed Fazal Pasha, »»»

Saudi flight disruptions continued, with 45.49% of departures affected since October 8. Flight disruptions continued to affect UAE travellers on Tuesday, October 20, with Saudi Arabia cancellations and delays at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports. DXB reported cancellations to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, wh»»»

Police captain and officer die after car overturns on Sharm El Sheikh–El Tor road Dubai: Two Egyptian policemen, including a police captain, were killed and a senior security official injured when a car overturned on a highway in South Sinai, according to local media reports. The accident occurred »»»

Doha, Qatar: Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will showcase an eclectic selection of international films, documentaries and immersive cinema experiences, highlighting compelling human stories and pressing global issues from November 19 to 27. The Gala and Special Screenings programme brings together a»»»

A refreshing stroll: Al Khalidiya's cooled track redefines outdoor leisure Abu Dhabi: The walkway at Al Khalidiya Park has walls and a roof, and still it does not feel like being indoors. Look out and the park is right there: lawns, trees and play areas in plain view, nothing between you and the ga»»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the occupation and de facto annexation of around 60% of the Gaza Strip, saying the Palestinian territory should be brought under “Israeli” control and “become our land.” Smotrich further called for the annexation of Leban»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 will present an inspiring programme of Gala and Special Screenings that honours the power of cinema to challenge perspectives and bring audiences closer to universal stories. Taking place from November 19 to 27, the selection spans acclaimed i»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Exploring the concept of ‘The Invisible World’ – examining the forces quietly reshaping how the world works, CNN’s Middle East chapter of its Global Perspectives events franchise will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 29 October 2026. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Aff»»»

Doha: Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad participated today in a focus panel titled "Bridging Humanitarian Diplomacy to Water Security," held as part of the Global Security Forum 2026 in Doha. In her opening remarks for the session, Her Excellenc»»»

Annual urban headline inflation decelerated to 13.9% in September 2026, down from 14.5% in August, according to the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The decline was mainly driven by a softening in annual non-food inflation, which eased to 18% in September from 19.5% in August, coupled with a favourable»»»

Egypt’s exports of chemicals and fertilisers to India surged 325% year on year to $627m during the first eight months of 2026, up from $147m in the same period last year, according to the Chemical and Fertilisers Export Council. The increase amounted to approximately $480m, making India the third-l»»»

CAIRO: Egypt’s parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s request to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier. The sessions over the past two days were convened»»»

Doha, Qatar: With one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, ticket sales are now live at www.roadtoqatar.qa, beginning with an exclusive presale period for Visa cardholders. General public sales will open on October 26, 2026. The tournament, taking place at the state-of-the-art Comp»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia should not expect political negotiations with Yemen’s Houthi militia to deliver a solution, as previous attempts at dialogue have failed to change the group’s behavior, according to Dr. Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Gulf Research Center. Appearing on the Arab News program “A»»»

Etihad extends Saudi flight cancellations, Hormuz shipping faces fresh threats The Middle East conflict intensified on Monday after a deadly Houthi missile attack on a military camp in Yemen, while Gulf shipping continued to face serious security threats. Etihad Airways extended cancellations to th»»»

NAIROBI, Kenya: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for making peace with neighboring Eritrea. A year later, their armies joined forces against Tigrayan fighters in northern Ethiopia. Now the alliance has unraveled, raising fears of war between the former allies. T»»»

Nine days before Israeli elections on October 27, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a new national security doctrine advocating preemptive strikes and border buffer zones, drawing sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who slammed it as ‘empty slogans’ ahead of the vote. The three-page »»»

By Staff, Agencies “Israeli” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a new "national security" doctrine centered on preemptive military strikes, expanded deterrence, and buffer zones along “Israel’s” borders, prompting fierce criticism from opposition leaders who dismissed the document as a »»»

Guests fall ill after eating lupin beans at wedding reception in Giza Governorate Dubai: Twenty people were hospitalised with suspected food poisoning after eating lupin beans served at a wedding reception in Egypt's Giza Governorate, according to local media reports. The guests began experiencing »»»

Family questions circumstances of 12-year-old's death in Ismailia Governorate Dubai: An Egyptian schoolgirl died after falling from the fourth floor of her school in Ismailia Governorate, prompting her family to demand an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. Hana Sherif, a fi»»»

Etihad extends Saudi flight cancellations, Iran renews Hormuz reopening offer The Middle East conflict continues to affect regional aviation, maritime trade and energy markets on Monday, despite renewed diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Etihad Airways has extended cancellations to »»»

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's announcement on Saturday that his country would take any measures necessary to protect and defend its Saudi brothers, "in accordance with the directives of King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman," has gained considerable momentum wit»»»

The Gold and Precious Metals Division of the Federation of Egyptian Industries announced that gold prices in the local market rose by 1.63 percent during last week’s trading. 21 karat gold, the most widely traded type in Egypt, reached its highest level in three weeks, bolstered by the rise of the »»»

Cairo: Qatar will be the guest of honour at the 58th Cairo International Book Fair. Qatar’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States H E Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Thani received the guest-of-honour insignia on behalf of Qatar at the closing c»»»

CAIRO: Saudi Arabia has formally joined the Arab Union of Administrative Judiciary as its 16th member after signing an accession document at the Egyptian State Council headquarters in Cairo, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday. The accession document was signed by Board of Grievances Ch»»»

IRGC threatens displacement of Israelis to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened devastating retaliation against Israel if Iranian energy infrastructure is attacked, warning that the occupied territories would be turned into “scorched land” and their»»»

Hangzhou: The Council of the Alliance for Cultural Heritage in Asia (ACHA) on Sunday approved Egypt as a partner state and Kazakhstan as an observer state at its fourth meeting in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, bringing the total number of member states, partner states and observer state»»»

SIDON, Lebanon: Rabbi Elie Abadie left his native Lebanon more than five decades ago and has not even visited since, but his Lebanese roots remain an integral part of his identity. He has 3,000 Arabic songs on his smart phone. His wife, an American, learned from his mother how to cook the Lebanese »»»

QNA Cairo Qatar will be the guest of honour at the 58th Cairo International Book Fair. HE Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Thani, Qatar’s ambassador to Egypt and permanent representative to the League of Arab States, received the guest-of-honour insignia on behalf of Qatar at the closi»»»

The Houthis have repeatedly attacked airports and oil infrastructure across Saudi Arabia Cairo: Egypt's top security body said Sunday it has agreed to support close ally Saudi Arabia in the major escalation of fighting between the kingdom and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, which has marked »»»

Cairo: The State of Qatar participated in a memorial event for victims of the genocide committed against the Palestinian people, especially in the Gaza Strip, organized by the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in coordination and cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the State of»»»

CAIRO: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi chaired a meeting of the National Defense Council on Sunday, during which Egypt reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and pledged all necessary support to protect the Kingdom’s security and stability amid escalating regional tensions. Presid»»»

Egypt’s real estate sector needs a clearer regulatory framework to protect buyers, strengthen developer accountability and support sustainable investment, participants at the second Osoul Masr forum said, as government officials and industry executives discussed proposals to address delayed deliver»»»

Foreign investment in Egypt’s real estate sector rose 47.4% year on year to $2.8bn in the fiscal year ended June 2026, up from $1.9bn in the previous fiscal year, marking an increase of approximately $900m, according to the latest balance of payments report issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE)»»»

Sisi chairs defence council meeting, with MPs due to debate a defensive mission on Sunday Cairo: Egypt’s National Defence Council has approved sending troops to Saudi Arabia on a defensive mission, an Egyptian MP announced on Sunday, with parliament due to consider the deployment at an emergency se»»»

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Saturday, October 17, 2026, reviewed the economic agenda for Egypt Forum 2026 and the country’s National Economic Transformation Program, aiming at building on previous reforms and strengthening sustainable and resilient growth. Madbouly chaired a meeting attended»»»

CAIRO: Egypt ​will provide ‌Saudi ‌Arabia ​with all ‌necessary ⁠and ​possible support ⁠to ⁠defend ‌its ‌security ​and stability, ‌its ‌presidency ‌said on Sunday. The Egyptian presidency also said it will continue and intensify political and diplomatic efforts in coordination with regional and inte»»»

Rabbi Elie Abadie left his native Lebanon more than five decades ago and has not even visited since, but his Lebanese roots remain an integral part of his identity. He has 3,000 Arabic songs on his smart phone. His wife, an American, learned from his mother how to cook the Lebanese dishes he loves.»»»

Saudi Arabia said that it had intercepted a fresh wave of incoming drones, as its ally Egypt weighed sending the kingdom help in defending against repeated attacks from Yemen's Houthis. Riyadh leads a military coalition supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government in its war with the Ho»»»

Travel warnings issued amid UAE-Saudi flight cancellations and delays UAE travellers face another unsettled day of air travel on Sunday, October 18, as cancellations and schedule changes affect flights between the Emirates and Saudi Arabia, alongside delays on other international routes. Emirates, »»»

Doha, Qatar: Egypt opened their campaign in the U17 Gulf Cup Qatar 2026 with a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia at Hamad Al Kabeer Stadium yesterday. After a goalless first half, Mohamed Gamal broke the deadlock in the 54th minute before substitute Ziad Saudi doubled Egypt’s lead in the 80th minute. A»»»

Arab Finance: Travel and tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to the global economy in 2025, equivalent to 9.8% of global gross domestic product (GDP), and supported 366 million jobs worldwide, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, the sector’s economic importance comes wit»»»

Arab Finance: Egypt has retained Africa’s top ranking for fixed internet speed for a fifth consecutive year and received Ookla’s Speedtest Award for the continent’s fastest fixed internet in the first half (H1) of 2026, according to a statement issued by the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (N»»»

Saudi flight disruptions, security alerts and Iran war: Key developments for UAE residents UAE residents are keeping a close watch on the latest regional developments on Sunday, October 18, as updates emerge on flights, maritime security and diplomatic efforts across the Gulf. Saudi Arabia has repo»»»

Arab Finance: Moody’s Ratings has raised Egypt’s long-term local- and foreign-currency issuer ratings and foreign-currency senior unsecured ratings to B3 from Caa1, maintaining a positive outlook, the rating agency stated. The rating agency also lifted Egypt’s foreign-currency senior unsecured medi»»»

WASHINGTON: Rosemary DiCarlo, UN under-secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, said Sudan’s warring parties remain unwilling to negotiate, even though neither side has achieved a military victory. This raises concerns about further escalation in the coming months. Her assessment »»»

WASHINGTON — Moody's on Friday raised Egypt's long-term debt rating by one notch from Caa1 to B3, also noting a positive outlook, meaning a further upgrade could be considered in coming months.The ratings agency cited fiscal reforms that Egypt has undertaken as part of its $8 billion funding packag»»»

The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), South Korea’s official development cooperation agency, and the National Council for Women (NCW) jointly held a Knowledge Sharing Seminar on October 15, 2026, at The St. Regis Cairo, marking the successful conclusion of the three-year “Capacity Bui»»»

MIDYAN Developments has unveiled its 2027–2030 growth strategy, targeting expansion into new asset classes and geographic locations while adding one asset to its operating portfolio annually under its built-to-own model. Established in 2017, the group has a portfolio spanning K-12 education, univer»»»