- 27 August, 2026
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Saudi Arabia and Bahrain began the bilateral naval exercise
The naval forces of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Bahrain began bilateral maritime training in Bahrain on Sunday. The Saudi Defense Ministry announced
Warning issued after flash floods rock Mecca in Saudi Arabia
Only one month after Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, had record-breaking rainfall, flash floods engulfed Mecca, the Muslim holy city and site of pilgrimage. After a night
Israeli authorities claim to have blocked Iran nuclear deal
This week, a single word said by US Vice President Joe Biden to a protester caused a great deal of commotion in Israel. The activist
Saudi’s non-oil exports rise 4 per cent to $6.6 bn in October
According to figures issued on Thursday by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics, the country’s non-oil exports increased by more than 4% year over year
Russia to expand military links with Iran, says UK
Russia has planned to expand military links with the Islamic Republic of Iran in return for drones, according to Britain’s defence secretary, Ben Wallace. On
Houthi-controlled court sentences 16 Yemenis to death and 13 others to prison
The Houthi-controlled court has sentenced 16 Yemenis to death and 13 others to prison, accusing them of working with the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in
Top Successful Female Entrepreneurs In Qatar Who Made An Impact
There has been an increase in female entrepreneurs in Qatar, due to the fact that many of the most successful initiatives were spearheaded by women.
US commitment to Egypt’s security intact: El-Sisi
Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the president of Egypt, has gained the US’s assurance that Cairo will be able to defend its citizens and territory. On the
World Cup proves their cause not buried, Palestinians say
Jibril Rajoub, the president of the Palestinian Football Association, claims that Morocco’s support for the Palestinians during the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup run demonstrates
Houthis accused of torturing, concealing death from family for years
An Iranian-backed Yemeni human rights organisation and the victim’s family claim that the Houthis tortured and killed a prisoner of war before keeping his death