Middle East

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen over shipment of weapons for separatists that arrived from UAE

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said it bombed the port city of Mukalla in Yemen...

It’s Christmas…in Dubai! Desert is a winter wonderland complete with ski slopes, blinged-up Christmas trees and penguin meet and greets

It’s Christmas…in Dubai! Desert is a winter wonderland complete with ski slopes, blinged-up Christmas trees and penguin meet and greets

It’s Christmas…in Dubai! Desert is a winter wonderland complete with ski slopes, blinged-up Christmas trees and penguin meet and greets

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

Christmas has become somewhat of a spectacle in the Emirate where Islam is the...

UAE, Egypt move to finalise comprehensive economic partnership agreement negotiations

UAE, Egypt move to finalise comprehensive economic partnership agreement negotiations

UAE, Egypt move to finalise comprehensive economic partnership agreement negotiations

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

Egypt and the United Arab Emirates are working to conclude negotiations on a comprehensive...

‘Spoiled his legacy’ – Mohamed Salah told to apologise to Liverpool – but club still have to sell him in January

‘Spoiled his legacy’ – Mohamed Salah told to apologise to Liverpool – but club still have to sell him in January

‘Spoiled his legacy’ – Mohamed Salah told to apologise to Liverpool – but club still have to sell him in January

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

Liverpool have to cash in Mohamed Salah once the transfer window reopens next month...

Vice Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Chinese Counterpart

Vice Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Chinese Counterpart

Vice Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Chinese Counterpart

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji met today in Tehran, Iran, with Miao...

Saudi Arabia Powers Syria’s Recovery with Landmark Energy Deals

Saudi Arabia Powers Syria’s Recovery with Landmark Energy Deals

Saudi Arabia Powers Syria’s Recovery with Landmark Energy Deals

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

The Syrian Petroleum Company has signed four agreements with Saudi firms focused on technical...

Forex Outlook 2026 Brightens After IMF Raises Gulf Growth Expectations

Forex Outlook 2026 Brightens After IMF Raises Gulf Growth Expectations

Forex Outlook 2026 Brightens After IMF Raises Gulf Growth Expectations

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s economic outlook received a significant boost this month after the International Monetary...

Iran’s China pivot deepens as Tehran’s thaw with Saudi Arabia gets reality check

Iran’s China pivot deepens as Tehran’s thaw with Saudi Arabia gets reality check

Iran’s China pivot deepens as Tehran’s thaw with Saudi Arabia gets reality check

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

At a Tehran trilateral meeting between China and Saudi Arabia, Iranian officials performed careful...

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand

Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World...

‘Imagine 300 years of World Cups sold in two weeks,’ says FIFA chief Infantino as ticket demand hits 150 million

‘Imagine 300 years of World Cups sold in two weeks,’ says FIFA chief Infantino as ticket demand hits 150 million

‘Imagine 300 years of World Cups sold in two weeks,’ says FIFA chief Infantino as ticket demand hits 150 million

Jonathan Jeriah January 6, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices. He cited immense demand and...