Saudi Arabia’s new national airline Riyadh Air has announced orders for 34 widebody aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, accelerating its ambitious strategy to build a global aviation hub and connect the Saudi capital with more than 100 destinations by 2030. The announcement, made during the Farnborough Airshow in the United Kingdom, marks......
Yemen's internationally recognized government has announced that it targeted Sanaa International Airport in an effort to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing, marking one of the most serious escalations between government forces and the Houthi movement in several years. The operation has prompted sharp reactions from the Iran-aligned......
Saudi Arabia and the United States have held discussions on regional developments and security coordination as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East following renewed hostilities involving Iran, Washington and its allies. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone......
Casablanca is set to host a new edition of the Arab Film Festival, an essential event for both professionals and enthusiasts of the seventh art. Scheduled from July 17 to 24, 2026, this festival will showcase the latest productions in Arab cinema while providing a privileged platform for Moroccan creations. Organized by the Imtidad Association......
The 2026 World Cup continues to build suspense with a highly anticipated quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. The two teams face off this Friday in Los Angeles for the second ticket to the final four, joining France, which has already qualified after its victory against Morocco. The winner of this match will meet the Blues in the semi-final,......
Deutsche Bank has strengthened its position in Saudi Arabia after obtaining a regional headquarters licence in the kingdom, allowing the German financial institution to expand its operations and pursue a wider range of business opportunities linked to the country’s economic transformation plans. The new licence enables Deutsche Bank......
Lebanon has renewed its appeal for greater assistance from Arab countries as it seeks to rebuild after months of conflict, with Information Minister Paul Morcos emphasizing that regional cooperation will be essential to the country's recovery. Speaking after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Lebanon, Fahd......
The OPEC+ alliance is expected to approve another increase in oil production targets, according to sources familiar with internal discussions, adding fresh supply to a market already under pressure from falling prices and shifting geopolitical conditions. The decision is expected to be formalised during an online meeting on Sunday. Planned......
Moroccan mixed martial arts athlete Badreddine Diani is set to represent Morocco at the upcoming PFL MENA 10 event, scheduled for July 10, 2026, in Riyadh, marking an important step in his rising international career. The bout, part of the Professional Fighters League’s regional expansion in the Middle East and North Africa, will see......
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level discussions on Sunday focused on the evolving Iran–US understanding and broader efforts to stabilise the Middle East, according to official Saudi media. The phone call, reported by the Saudi Press Agency, covered recent diplomatic developments......
Fourteen Saudi nationals were killed after a helicopter operated by state-owned energy giant Saudi Aramco crashed early Sunday near the eastern coastal city of Ras Tanura, Saudi authorities confirmed. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the aircraft went down at approximately 6:00 a.m. local time. All 14 people on board were Saudi......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has embarked on a crucial diplomatic tour of the Gulf region as Washington seeks to reassure long-standing Arab partners about its evolving relationship with Iran and the broader implications of ongoing peace negotiations. The visit comes at a sensitive moment for regional geopolitics. While recent discussions......
Award-winning American actor Giancarlo Esposito has attracted widespread attention following reports that he embraced Islam during a recent visit linked to the production of an international film project in the Middle East. The reports gained momentum after a video circulated on social media showing the actor participating in prayers alongside......
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