- 8 October, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Syria Free Mammograms 2026 Campaign Launches Across 132 Health Centres
The Syrian Health Ministry officially announced the commencement of the highly awaited national campaign of the Syria free mammograms service today, 7 October. Syria free
Morocco’s National Apple Fair Returns to Midelt: Dates, Location, and What to Expect
Morocco’s National Apple Fair (Salon National de la Pomme or SAPOM) will officially launch on October 8-11, 2026, in the Moroccan city of Midelt. Morocco
Why the New $88 Million EGAS and Chevron Exploration Deal Signals a Resurgence in Mediterranean Energy Confidence
This week, the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company, known as EGAS, and the US oil giant Chevron have entered into an expansive minimum investment agreement
Jordan’s $2.5 Billion Railway Breaks Ground: Inside the Transformative Aqaba-Maan Railway Project
On Monday, King Abdullah II of Jordan and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Jordan railway project,
Energy Minister Joe Saddi Suspends Cabinet Role Over Lebanon Electricity Crisis
Lebanon electricity crisis, Lebanon’s Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi, on Tuesday, called off his Cabinet meetings due to the government’s “severe mismanagement” of the
Breaking: Iraq Targets 10 Million Barrels a Day by 2031 to Reshape National Economy
Iraqi prime minister Ali Falih Al Zaidi announced on Monday that the country’s oil production should reach 10 million barrels per day in 2031. Iraq
Syria Eagle Hills Deal Launches Multi-Billion Urban and Tourism Development
The framework agreement between Eagle Hills, the UAE-based real estate developer, and the Syrian government was signed on October 5, 2026, thus commencing large-scale urban
Jordan Public Transport Tenders 2026 Open for 22 Jerash and Mafraq Routes
Today, the Land Transport Regulatory Commission (LTRC) has launched the tenders for public transport in Jordan for the year 2026, Jordan Public Transport Tenders, opening
Egypt and Chevron Ink $88 Million Offshore Exploration Deal in the Mediterranean
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) entered into a $88 million minimum investment agreement with the Chevron energy corporation based in the United States
UN Chief António Guterres Demands Permanent Gaza Ceasefire Ahead of October 7 Anniversary
On Monday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made a call for Gaza ceasefire ahead of the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel on October