- 16 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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Imran Khan Smiles Over His Arrogance As Court Drops Charges After Formal Apology
Imran Khan might have realised he can’t get ahead of the judicial system after all. After the ex-Pakistani PM apologized, charges have been dropped against
At least 92 killed in Iran’s protests over the death of Mahsa Amini
At least 92 people have been killed in the Islamic Republic of Iran as the security forces have cracked down on women-led protests sparked by
Has Ukraine Claimed Back What Belongs To It?
As Russia thinks it is doing a great thing by fighting Ukraine out of its guts and taking the whole western world by storm, it
Critics worry Saudi prince may use PM title as legal defence
This week, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was given the new position of prime minister, which may have more significance outside of the kingdom
Saudi’s $10 billion pledge to Egypt delivers first deals
Saudi arabia –In order to support the faltering economy of a nation regarded as a keystone in the Arab world, a unit of Saudi Arabia’s
Iran’s closeness with Venezuela is a concern for the US
Iran– Since the Iranian Revolution in 1979, the Iranian government has come under fire from a number of nations for allegedly supporting and arming non-state
Is Lebanon the world’s biggest Ponzi scheme?
Lebanon– Since 2019, Lebanon has been suffering a severe economic crisis and poverty. Lebanon is in the third year of an economic meltdown. Power cuts
Oil prices rise as supply concerns outweigh demand worries
According to Reuters, oil prices increased on Friday after falling to their lowest levels since February in the previous session as supply deficit worries outweighed
Saudi Arabia: AlUla ‘snapper’ uses drone to catch 550m-year-old Fish Rock
Saudi arabia– The desert of AlUla in Saudi Arabia, home to UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) World Heritage sites, has a new
Iran will keep IAEA cameras turned off until the nuclear deal is restored
Iran– Iran will keep the United Nations-backed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cameras turned off until a 2015 nuclear deal is restored. The head of