- 30 October, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Morocco Confirms Jumada al-Awwal Starts October 13 According to the Official Islamic Calendar
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs said Tuesday, October 13, 2026, is the beginning of the new Hijri month. Jumada al-Awwal Date, After observing
Syria Executes First US Bank Letter of Credit in 14 Years to Secure Massive Saudi Aramco Energy Deal
The Central Bank of Syria carried out its first international letter of credit issuance in 14 years on October 11, 2026. Syria oil imports, This
Lebanon’s Exports to Iraq Jump 67% to Nearly $597 Million in Q2: Which Products Led the Growth?
Lebanon’s exports to Iraq jumped by a staggering 67.2% to nearly USD 597m in Q2-2026.In Q2-2026, exports to Iraq jumped by an exorbitant 67.2% to
Iraq 2027 Budget Unveiled with IQD 217 Trillion Draft, 50 Trillion Deficit, and New Dinar Exchange Rate
Today the Iraqi Parliamentary Finance Committee officially approved the giant Iraq 2027 budget, which includes an amount of IQD 217 trillion draft (around $165.6 billion)
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo Adds Cairo to Its Massive Winter Logistics and Passenger Network
Today, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo officially extends its enormous Cairo-based winter logistics and passenger network with the addition of Cairo. AFKLMP Cargo Cairo winter
U.S. F-35 Stealth Fighters Fly Over Marrakech Airshow 2026 as Morocco Signs New Defense Deals
The opening of Marrakech Airshow 2026 took place this week at the Royal Moroccan Air Force Base, including an historic airshow by two U.S. F-35
Iraqi Airways Restarts Najaf-Iran Flights 2026 with Tehran, Mashhad and Isfahan Services Today
Iraqi national carrier has officially lifted a seven-month aviation freeze, saying the flight of Najaf-Iran 2026 is to resume immediately. Najaf Iran Flights, From October
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