- 18 September, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Why Mahmoud Abbas Is Visiting Cairo Today: Key Talks With El-Sisi
The diplomatic spotlight will turn to North Africa on September 15, 2026, when the highly awaited Mahmoud Abbas visit Cairo officially kicks off. The President
The Red Sea Shift: Why the Latest Houthi Offensive Threatens Regional Energy Security
For months, the world watched one narrow strait for signs of an energy crisis. Now there are two. Houthi forces effectively completed control of Yemen’s
Nador-Portugal Shipping Route Launches: How Morocco’s Exports Could Reach Europe Faster
In a significant milestone in the logistics of North Africa, the eagerly awaited maritime trajectory, Nador-Portugal, was officially inaugurated on 10th September 10, 2026. Nador-Portugal
BRICS After Expansion: What Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia Bring to the New Global Power Balance
This is a historic point in time for international geopolitics. Since the BRICS bloc’s expansion, its influence on international economics has been enormous and cannot
Washington Declines Saudi Appeal For Bombings Following Houthi Gains In Yemen
Saudi Arabia asked the United States to bomb the Houthis this week. The White House said no. Saudi US Houthi Strikes, The request came after
Houthi Rebels Seize Mocha: Bab al-Mandeb Strait and Global Shipping at Risk
In the recent developments in Yemen, the Iran-allied Houthis have captured Mokha, a historic port located on the Red Sea coast. Their rapid military progress
Algeria Orders Immediate Economic Real-Estate Census: What Is the Government Trying to Measure?
The government kicked off a ground-breaking nationwide campaign to improve its business environment. Algeria ordered an immediate economic census of the real estate sector under
Yemen War Escalation: Reasons Why Houthis’ Attacks Against Saudi Arabia Threaten Four-Year Peace Deal
The ongoing Yemen conflict has reached a very serious point recently after Houthi forces have escalated attacks against Saudi Arabia, while the Saudi-supported Yemeni forces
Yemen Conflict Puts Bab el-Mandeb Strait at Risk as Houthi Forces Advance
For a few months, it looked like Yemen might finally get a break from war. Yemen conflict, That quiet is gone now. Fighting has flared
Iraq Decent Work Programme 2026-2029: Shifting from Recovery to Labor Protection
The capital of Iraq, Baghdad, has spent years focusing on recovery from all sorts of crises. However, now, it is on its way towards the