- 8 October, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Tunisia Cybercrime Penalties: How the New Decree-Law 54 Amendment Changes Punishments
Tunisia is in the process of a huge transformation in digital landscape. As of recently, content creators, journalists, and everyday citizens have found themselves on
Deir Samaan Citadel Reopens After 14 Years: Tickets, Opening Hours, and How to Visit
History lovers and travelers of the world are in for a huge celebration when the gates of the Deir Samaan Citadel are reopened. This spectacular
Jordan Hajj 2026 Selection: When Will the 39,200 Applicants Know Their Status?
The registration period is officially over, and excitement is quickly mounting around the Kingdom. According to the Ministry of Awqaf, 39,200 persons have been able
Egypt and UAE Renew $1.36 Billion Currency Swap Deal: A New Era for Regional Trade
This week, a big economic development in the Middle East is having a positive effect on financial markets. Egypt UAE currency swap, Central Bank of
Why the New $5 Billion Trade Target Between Amman and New Delhi Will Completely Reshape Middle Eastern Supply Chains by 2030
The deal’s announced economic value is expected to change the economic dynamics between Jordan and India in a major geopolitical shift as it has been
Why Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam Pushes for the Swift Implementation of Regional Peace Frameworks in US Talks
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam has, in a key diplomatic gesture, increased pressure for fast-track implementation in the Middle East of regional peace plans in a
Petra Tourism 2026: 7 Things Visitors Should Know About the New Development Push
Jordan’s city of Rose-Red is changing. The ancient wonder of Petra is on the brink of a dramatic transformation that will enhance its appeal to
Saudi Arabia and Sudan: How Red Sea Strategy, Jeddah Diplomacy and Investment Could Shape Riyadh’s Influence
The conflict in Sudan goes beyond a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Saudi Arabia Red Sea strategy,
Jordan’s AML Law Could Bring Virtual Assets Under New Oversight: What Would Change?
Jordan is preparing for a big upgrade in its financial regulations in late September 2026. The digital economy is poised to become part of the
Sudan’s Islamist Networks and the SAF: Military Ties, Financial Networks and the Risks to Peace
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have brought Islamist networks operating within and alongside the SAF to the fore, as Sudan’s war has once again raised