Higher pay for service members, numerous amendments to the Defence and Armed Forces Act, and the arrival of the first eight F-16 Block 70 fighter jets were among the major developments affecting Bulgaria’s Armed Forces in 2025, while the personnel shortage in the army remained one of the main chall»»»

To ensure that investors and businesses feel securely protected by the state, law enforcement agencies in Kyrgyzstan will cease unjustified inspections starting January 1, 2026, in order to safeguard conscientious entrepreneurs. Ravshanbek Sabirov, head of the National Investment Promotion Agency, »»»

In a strategic initiative to modernize its mining sector, Egypt will launch a Digital Mining Platform in early 2025, as announced by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi. This platform aims to streamline operations and attract both local and international investors, aligning wi»»»

Egypt’s stock market closed the week ending Thursday, 25 December, in negative territory, with broad-based declines reflecting continued local profit-taking and year-end portfolio adjustments. Despite the losses, sustained buying by non-Arab foreign investors offered a partial buffer, reinforcing t»»»

Egypt has signed a new oil and gas exploration agreement with Terra Petroleum, marking the British firm’s first entry into the country’s upstream energy sector, as Cairo steps up efforts to attract foreign investment and lift hydrocarbon output. The deal, signed between the Egyptian General Petrole»»»

“When we founded the agency in 1995, we had to explain to clients what PR meant. At that time, the first communicators were being trained and came together in the first association of PR professionals—ARRP, which has since become a strong voice in the industry. I learned about communication through»»»

Alex Skouras and Leonidas Anastasopoulos, co-founders & managing partners of Alesonor, talked to Business Review about the company’s strategy to focus on delivering high-end, sustainable real estate projects on the local market and building resilient communities around them. By Anda Sebesi What wer»»»

2025 brought strategic expansion for SPEEDWELL Development, both in Romania and abroad. Country Manager Yannick Van de Parre tells Business Review about how the company navigated a volatile fiscal environment, transforming market challenges into opportunities through a focus on high sustainability »»»

Egypt and Japan on Sunday signed an executive agreement for a US$22 million grant project from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) – equivalent to one billion Egyptian pounds – to finance the construction and delivery of the first-of-its-kind DSV (Dive Support Vessel) for the Suez Can»»»

As 2025 draws to a close, we will all reflect on the year gone by- the highs, the lows and what to hope for in 2026. For me this year was marked by finding comfort in nostalgia. I can’t say 2025 has been a bad year for me personally but there were immense moments of stress. And for most of us, what»»»

Egyptian democracy activist Alaa Abdel Fattah has apologised for several of his old tweets that have resurfaced, as calls grow for him to be deported from the UK days after he arrived following his release from an Egyptian jail. The Conservative and Reform UK leaders say the home secretary should c»»»

by Amal Nabil Retail banking in Egypt is one of the sectors attracting the most customers as difficult financial conditions prevent many from acquiring products they need or capital for starting small businesses. The Middle East Observer discussed this issue with some retail experts from different »»»

In Plovdiv, students at Tsar Simeon the Great Secondary School are learning about the euro and how to handle money ahead of Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone. Special interactive lessons have been prepared for the fourth-graders, combining theory with practical exercises. Presentations introduce t»»»

Doha, Qatar: For the young musicians of Qatar Music Academy, a one-week camp at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid offered far more than intensive training – it was a transformative experience that boosted confidence, broadened horizons, and opened new pathways for the future. In the month w»»»

The UN is experiencing a financial crisis due to unpaid contributions from several countries, including the largest payer and, by extension, the largest debtor - the US, which owes over $3 billion. The UN is barely involved in resolving most of the world's conflicts today and must regain this role,»»»

Doha, Qatar: Mohammed Saleh struck deep into stoppage time to rescue Al Rayyan from defeat as they drew 2-2 with Al Arabi in a Qatar Stars League clash at Al Thumama Stadium yesterday. Al Rayyan had looked set to leave empty-handed despite scoring first, but Palestine international Saleh surged in »»»

Doha, Qatar: Norwegian maestro Magnus Carlsen underlined his dominance of elite chess by winning the 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship in Doha yesterday, finishing a point clear of the field with 10.5 points from 13 rounds. At Qatar University’s Sports and Events Complex, the world No. 1 cla»»»

Dubai: As of Monday morning, December 29, 2025, motorists traveling between Dubai and Sharjah are experiencing significant congestion across the major arterial networks. Real-time data from Google Maps and Waze highlights a heavily congested morning rush hour, with travel times nearly doubling on s»»»

French cinema legend Brigitte Bardot, whose death at 91 was announced on Sunday, was well known for her status as a 1960s sex symbol. In later decades, Bardot became a militant animal rights activist and then veered to the far right, making disparaging remarks about the LGBTQ+ community, Musli»»»

A fresh major corruption scandal has erupted in Kyiv, putting more pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, just as he arrives in Mar-a-Lago for crucial peace deal negotiations with US President Donald Trump on December 28. »»»

A fresh major corruption scandal has erupted in Kyiv, putting more pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, just as he arrives in Mar-a-Lago for crucial peace deal negotiations with US President Donald Trump on December 28. »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather conditions on Monday, with cloud cover, gusty winds and a chance of rainfall in parts of the country, according to the National Center of Meteorology. In its daily weather bulletin, the centre said conditions are being influenced by an extension»»»

The much-anticipated talks lasted two-and-a-half hours, and that's an achievement in itself. Presidents Trump and Zelensky had never before spent this long in one room, negotiating. Afterwards, optimism was much on display at Mar-a-Lago. It was a "terrific meeting", according to Donald Trump. Volod»»»

Silva Gu's eyes dart back and forth across miles of tall grassland, scouring it for signs of life in the darkness. He speaks in less than a whisper as we try to find a spot to hide in the fields. Behind us, the vast metropolis of Beijing has yet to wake. As we wait, we hear only our own breath. And»»»

Tribune News Network Doha On a dramatic day of twists and turns, Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen captured his sixth world rapid championship title on Sunday winning the Qatar 2025 FIDE World Rapid Chess Championship a full point ahead of the field with 10.5/13 . It’s the Norwegian’s 19th world champions»»»

QNA Beijing China’s core artificial intelligence (AI) industry exceeded one trillion yuan ($142 billion) in 2025, reflecting the country’s rapid advancements in emerging technologies and its growing global influence in AI development, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) annou»»»

Cairo: The Arab League Council, at the level of permanent representatives, strongly condemned Israel's recognition, on Dec. 26, of the secession of the northwestern region of Somalia, known as "Somaliland," considering it a move driven by ulterior political, security, and economic agendas that are »»»

Jawad Developments has announced a partnership with Eltizam Egypt, a provider of integrated asset and facilities management services, to manage and operate the Val Plaza project in 6th of October City, west Cairo, ahead of the mall’s opening in the first half of next year. Commenting on the agreeme»»»

The Administrative Capital for Urban Development (ACUD) has announced the completion of the first phase of its smart licensing and ministerial approvals system, marking a major transformation in the review of urban designs and the issuance of construction permits in Egypt’s New Administrative Capit»»»

Mahmoud Essmat, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, concluded his meetings and field visits during his current trip to China with a series of discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing the localisation of electrical equipment manufacturing in Egypt. The meetings brought »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said that he had held a good and productive phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday. "I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. [18:00 GMT] today, with Pre»»»

Kuwait: The Arab Investment & Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that the Arab region’s food and beverage sector attracted 516 foreign direct investment (FDI) projects with Capex of $22 billion and 93000 jobs between January 2003 and December 2024. In its third sectoral report fo»»»

Doha, Qatar: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, held a telephone call today with HE Maj. Gen. (Eng.) Murhaf Abu Qasra, Minister of Defense of the brotherly Republic of Syria. During the call, the two sides discussed to»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Hezbollah and the Islamic Resistance liberated entire Lebanon, not just the south, in cooperation with various factions as w»»»

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, attended today "Ghamran Camp", a unique initiative that brings together fathers and sons in a hands-on experience designed to s»»»

Waha Oil Company announced today that it had successfully completed the drilling, testing, and commissioning of gas wells BB19 and BB20 in the Faragh Field. Waha said this comes in line with the National Oil Corporation’s directives aimed at increasing production rates, enabling it to continue to a»»»

‎Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba,‎ participated in the official reception and memorial ceremony held at the Tripoli headquarters of the Ministry of Defence yesterday in honour of the late Field Marshal Mohamed Al-Haddad ‎‎and his comrades, who were killed in a over Ankara»»»

The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), led by Mohamed Farid, announced the issuance of a specialized document under the name “Real Estate Ownership Bond Insurance.” This new model allows insurance companies to provide coverage for buyers against any risks related to the validity of ownership or »»»

In a progressive display of economic resilience, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) reported a significant rise in its net foreign assets (NFA), reaching LE 520.121 billion by the end of October. This marks an increase from LE 505.074 billion at the end of September, as per the latest data released by»»»

Egypt has signed a $200 million agreement with Qatar’s Al Mana Holding to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the Egyptian Cabinet said. The project will be developed in three phases on a 100,000-square-metre site in the Integrated Sokhna Zone at Ain Sokhn»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian-Indian BrahMos supersonic cruise missile project is attracting many countries worldwide, Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Sputnik. "It is also well known that the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation from procurement of equipment to joint »»»

Doha, Qatar: Mohamed Bader Sayyar scored a brace as Al Shahania resumed the Qatar Stars League (QSL) in emphatic fashion, pulling off a major upset by thrashing table-toppers Al Gharafa 3-0 at Al Khor Stadium yesterday. Al Gharafa came into the match as firm favourites, aiming to extend their four-»»»

For over a year, Elías Padilla had been saving up to make the journey from Honduras to the United States as an undocumented immigrant. As an Uber driver in the snarled streets of the capital, Tegucigalpa, it hasn't been easy for him to put money aside. On bad days he makes as little as $12 (£9) in »»»

Dubai: The UAE is set to experience unsettled weather conditions today and over the coming days, as an extension of a weak surface low-pressure system continues to influence the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Sunday is expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, with»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s luxury property market has entered a phase where square footage alone no longer explains price. Two homes with similar layouts, finishes and even locations can now sit millions of dirhams apart. The difference increasingly comes down to one factor that cannot be replicated or expande»»»

Ethiopian jazz musician Mulatu Astatke smiled as he held his arms aloft to acknowledge his audience for the last time. Last month in London, the 82-year-old pioneer, who has done much to bring his blend of musical styles to the world, played his final live concert after a six-decade performing care»»»

Former Democratic Party MP Ervin Salianji continued today his series of meetings with party members, holding a gathering in Shkodër at 18:00. The hall was filled with supporters, following previous stops in Elbasan, Durrës, and Gjirokastër. Earlier in the day, Sali Berisha and the Democratic Party »»»

Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked militant group Al-Shabaab vowed Saturday to fight any attempt by Israel "to claim or use parts of Somaliland" following its recognition of the breakaway territory. "We will not accept it, and we will fight against it," Al-Shabaab said in a statement. Its spokesman Ali Dhee»»»

Cairo: Egypian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart, Espen Barth Eide, discussed, during a phone call on Saturday, the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in the Gaza Strip. The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement today that the two ministers »»»

Uzbekistan has, for the first time in its history of independence, begun work on launching an artificial satellite into space and sending its first astronaut—a citizen of the country—into orbit. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced this in his address to Parliament. «The astronaut will visit the »»»