- 17 January, 2026
Omar Haddad
Omar Haddad is a technology and business journalist who writes about startups, fintech innovations, and digital growth in the Middle East.
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Israel Govt Rakes Gigi Hadid for Supporting Palestine
Israel is not open to criticism, especially from Hollywood celebrities. In the past, the Israeli government had locked horns with award winning actress Natalie Portman,
Bahrain: Manama is the Capital of Gulf Tourism for 2024
Manama, in recognition of Bahrain’s outstanding contributions and efforts in elevating the Gulf tourism sector, has declared it as the capital of Gulf tourism for
Saudi Arabia Conservation: Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve
Saudi Arabia is set to establish the “Imam Faisal bin Turki Royal Reserve” as the kingdom’s eighth conservation project, spanning three administrative regions. It includes
Death Toll Tops 500: Exploring Big Updates On Israel-Palestine War
In one of the most serious escalations in the Israel-Palestine conflict in decades, the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel early
Saudi Arabia Set for MENACW 2023
The pressure is building for the world to tackle the climate crisis and governments around the world are striving to take positive steps in 2023.
Currency Crisis Forces Egyptian Banks to Halt Debit Card Use for Foreign Transac
Amid the escalating currency shortage in Egypt, at least two prominent banks have taken decisive action by suspending Egyptian pound debit cards for transactions outside
OPEC Urges Increased Investment in Oil and Gas Sector.
During an energy industry event in Abu Dhabi, OPEC’s Secretary-General, Haitham Al-Ghais, expressed the organization’s optimism about energy demand and highlighted the risk to energy
AI Chips Key Ingredient for Military Modernization: US
The US wants to restrict AI chips because of its potential usage for military hardware breakthroughs and modernization. With China paying close attention to these
Human Rights Concerns Prompt US to Pause Egypt’s $235mn Military Aid
A range of critical human rights issues has pushed the US to pause Egypt’s military financing. Ben Cardin, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, said
KFH’s Digital Advancements: Leading in Financial Innovation
The digital transformation plan of Kuwait Finance House (KFH) has advanced significantly, with a steady rise in client involvement thanks to online banking services. The