Abu Dhabi: Day Three of the Liwa International Festival 2026 kicks off today with the bike race, part of the festival’s sports programme, in a highly competitive and thrilling atmosphere, drawing broad participation from motorsports enthusiasts. The event features five categories and follows a stra»»»

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton yesterday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates have emerged as surprise semi-finalists at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with coach Cosmin Olaroiu crediting teamwork for his side’s fine run in the tournament. After advancing to the knockout stage from a tough group that also featured Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar once again united Arab nations in Doha during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, strong messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people were on display across the capital. For years, Qatar has spared no effort in supporting Palestinians, ranging from mediation initiatives and humanita»»»

KUWAIT -- Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Kuwait's strongest condemnation of the Israeli occupation forces' raid on the headquarters of the UNRWA in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem. CAIRO -- The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Ara»»»

Dubai: A family of five — a husband, wife and their three children — were found dead in their apartment in the Boulaq El Dakrour district of Giza, Egyptian authorities said, in what investigators believe was a gas leak that occurred while the family slept. Police received an emergency call reportin»»»

At 23, Noor Elakhdar is not just finishing marathons – she is changing perceptions. An artist and athlete of determination, Noor took on the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon for the third time on Saturday, turning one of the UAE’s biggest sporting stages into a powerful platform for inclusion. Born in Saud»»»

The new world order takes shape through pressure, rivalry, and the rise of several commanding powers, not through declarations of equality. Multipolarity emerges as a harsh contest of sovereignty in which only civilization-states with real strength shape events and the rest are pulled into the orbi»»»

Zohr 6 well in Egypt Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed the strategic importance of the bilateral relations between Egypt and Cyprus and their pivotal role in maintaining economic and energy stability in the Eastern Mediterranean region. The minister praised t»»»

Britain on Friday imposed sanctions on senior commanders of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accusing them of involvement in mass killings, systematic sexual violence and deliberate attacks on civilians in Sudan. The UK government said Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, the RSF’s deputy commander and br»»»

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Qatar on Friday rallied behind the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, UNRWA, stressing that its role in protecting Palestinian refugees and caring for their needs is both indispe»»»

Discussion has intensified over plans for partial reconstruction in parts of Gaza, even as official Arab statements insist that rebuilding must begin across the entire enclave. The debate comes nearly two weeks after the postponement of the Cairo Conference on Gaza reconstruction, intended to marsh»»»

Cairo is watching in fury as Sudanese army authorities in Khartoum and their peers in Moscow dust off a 2020 agreement to turn Port Sudan into Russia’s newest naval outpost on the Red Sea, right on Egypt’s southern doorstep. For Sudan’s embattled army, the rush to animate the deal is understandable»»»

Sitting in her wheelchair, Haneen al-Mabhouh dreams of rebuilding her family, of cradling a new baby. She dreams of walking again. But with her leg gone, her life in Gaza is on hold, she says, as she waits to go abroad for further treatment. An Israeli airstrike in July 2024 smashed her home in cen»»»

Egypt continues to exert efforts to ease tensions and prevent a new Israeli war on Lebanon as part of an initiative kicked off by its foreign minister Badr Abdelatty during a visit to Beirut two weeks ago. Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly is scheduled to visit Beirut next week. Cairo’s Amba»»»

(News report) KUWAIT, Dec 13 (KUNA) -- Kuwait has witnessed a diplomatic outreach enabling it to expand regionally and globally by broadening strategic partnerships via a series of deals and MoUs covering diplomatic, economic, military, security, health, scientific research sectors and artificial i»»»

Doha: The Foreign Ministers of the State of Qatar, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Republic of Egypt, reaffirm the indispensable role of the Unit»»»

NEW DELHI, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- The Al-Sabah Archaeological Collection under the Dar al-Athar Al-Islamiyah in Kuwait participated on Friday in the opening ceremony of the "Networks of the Past" gallery.The gallery, called a "Study Gallery of India and the Ancient World" organized by the Chhatrapati Shi»»»

CAIRO, Dec 12 (KUNA) -- The foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE affirmed on Friday the indispensable role of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in safeguarding the rights and well-being of Pale»»»

3265571 KUWAIT -- French Minister of Foreign Trade Nicolas Forissier hails the launching of the French Business Council in Kuwait. 3265454 WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump announces that the Gaza Strip "Peace Council" will be formed at the start of 2026. 3265618 WASHINGTON -- CENTCOM: The US»»»

Egypt’s Women in Energy Network successfully hosted the Lead Woman: Women’s Leadership event, sponsored by Shell, bringing together senior leaders and professionals to advance dialogue around women’s empowerment, leadership, and allyship in the energy industry. The event opened with remarks from El»»»

EIPICO announced a significant dual achievement regarding Obtains (EDA License for EIPICO 3 Factory) and the launch of its new biosimilar product (ADALIMAB), The event was chaired by both of Prof. Dr. Samir El-Badawi, Professor of Rheumatology at Cairo University and President of the Egyptian Socie»»»

A Sudanese paramilitary commander, whose role in the el-Fasher massacre was revealed by BBC Verify, has been sanctioned by the UK government. Brig Gen Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, was filmed shooting dead at least 10 unarmed captives after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized t»»»

The economic affairs committee at Egypt’s House of Representatives has released recently a statement following a closed meeting, attended by the governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Tarek Amer to discuss the monetary policies and the evolution of the foreign reserves from 2010 to 2016. Tarek»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jordan will look to maintain their flawless momentum when they face regional rivals Iraq in a highly anticipated FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final at Education City Stadium today. The Nashama have been one of the standout teams of the tournament, sweeping through a challenging Group C with v»»»

BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan parliament said it voted to repeal the law endorsing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). "The National Assembly of Venezuela has approved the repeal of the law endorsing the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court," the parlia»»»

Doha, Qatar: With Algeria aiming to continue their title-defence march, the United Arab Emirates come in brimming with confidence for their FIFA Arab Cup quarter-final clash against the defending champions at Al Bayt Stadium tonight. Madjid Bougherra’s Algeria topped Group D after an unbeaten run, »»»

Cairo: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Justice and Chairman of the National Committee for International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) H E Saeed bin Abdullah Al Suwaidi affirmed the State of Qatar’s commitment to the Global Initiative on Reinforcing Respect for International Humanitarian Law, which it »»»

Egypt and Romania flags The Egyptian Businessmen’s Association (EBA) hosted the Romanian Ambassador Olivia Toderean to enhance economic ties, celebrating 120 years of diplomatic relations and coinciding with Romania’s role as the Guest of Honor at the 2026 Cairo International Book Fair. Key trade f»»»

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Vinny Spera said Thursday his country was working with regional allies to facilitate a humanitarian truce in Sudan and end the conflict there."The horrific conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023, has cause»»»

Senior officials from the United Arab Emirates and the European Union formally launched negotiations on a Strategic Partnership Agreement today, marking what both sides described as a major step forward in bilateral cooperation. Opening the event at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, Afr»»»

CAIRO, Dec 9 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly praised the longstanding strategic relations between Egypt and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) which contributed to financing numerous development projects and supporting the private sector as a key pillar of economic»»»

Cairo (Egypt), December 11, 2025 (TAP Correspondent/Amira Jenzri) – The International Packaging and Processing Exhibition "Interpack" will be held from May 7 to 13, 2026, at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center in Germany. The event is organized by...»»»

Doha, Qatar: Algeria’s playmaking talisman Yacine Brahimi has been spreading joy both on and off the pitch at the FIFA Arab Cup, combining experience, intelligence, and flair to help the defending champions march on toward the knockout stages. At 35, the Paris-born forward is in the twilight of his»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jordan entered their encounter with Egypt at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 with nothing on the line, having already done the hard work to secure six points and put themselves at the top of their group after their second-round match against Kuwait – guaranteeing them a spot in the quarte»»»

Dubai: Dana Gas, the Middle East’s largest privately owned natural gas firm, has announced a new gas discovery at the North El-Basant 1 exploratory well in Egypt’s onshore Nile Delta. Initial results indicate reserves of 15-25 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas, with production expected to exc»»»

Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is heading into what it calls its biggest travel day of the year, with passenger numbers expected to peak at 303,000 on Saturday, December 20 – a few days ahead of Christmas. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.That’s not all. The y»»»

Groups operating in Israeli controlled pockets of the Gaza Strip say they will press ahead with their fight against Hamas despite the killing of their most senior commanders, insisting that they have expanded their ranks with new recruits since the October ceasefire as they seek a foothold in Gaza’»»»

Deli Group, one of the world’s largest companies in office supplies, stationery and workplace solutions, has laid the foundation stone for its new factory in 10th of Ramadan City during a high-level ceremony. The Group holds a strong global position, with international sales exceeding $6 billion an»»»

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met on Wednesday with Belarusian Ambassador Yevgeny Sobolevsky to discuss expanding cooperation in pharmaceuticals, medical technology and joint manufacturing, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Abdel Ghaffar underscored the str»»»

Egypt’s urban inflation eased slightly in November 2025, dipping to 12.3% from 12.5% in October, according to data released on Wednesday by the Central Agency for Public Mobilisation and Statistics (CAPMAS). Monthly inflation slowed markedly to 0.3%, compared with 1.8% in the previous month. CAPMAS»»»

Cairo: Egypt's beloved national dish Koshary has been officially inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture said Wednesday in a statement. T»»»

Football officials from Egypt and Iran have protested plans to stage an LGBTQ-themed event alongside their 2026 FIFA World Cup group match in Seattle, denouncing the move as incompatible with their national values. The match is scheduled for Friday June 26, which coincides with the start of Seattle»»»

Customers sit at a restaurant in Trastevere district on the first day of reopening from the COVID-19-related lockdown April 26, 2021, in Rome. On Wednesday, UNESCO declared Italian cuisine an intangible cultural practice. File Photo by Giuseppe Lami/EPA Dec. 10 (UPI) -- The United Nations' cultural»»»

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced the detection of 571 cases of citizens being employed fictitiously by the end of the third quarter of the current year, along with 52 establishments found in violation since the beginning of 2025 for engaging in recruitment activit»»»

The US has imposed sanctions on a network it says is recruiting former Colombian soldiers and training individuals to fight in Sudan's civil war. Eight entities and individuals - primarily of Colombian nationality - have been aiding the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the US Treas»»»

DOHA: beIN MEDIA GROUP (‘beIN’), the global sports, entertainment and media group, announced that its flagship sports channels, beIN SPORTS, will once again exclusively broadcast the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Qatar 2025 in 39 markets across the Middle East and North Afric»»»

The traditional knowledge of preparing the Kyrgyz national drink, maksym, has been inscribed on the UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The National Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic for UNESCO reported. The Commission clarified that the decision was unanim»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 9: The bidding war has begun after Paramount launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, days after shareholders accepted a Netflix deal. Who will prevail? Also: we learn about the growing Japanese community in India. Plus: YouTube launc»»»

Groups operating from Israeli-held areas of Gaza say they will continue to fight Hamas despite the killing of their most prominent commander, reporting more recruits since an October ceasefire as they eye a role in the enclave's future. The emergence of the groups, though they remain small and loca»»»