- 4 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Hamas to Release Hostage, Remains of Others as Negotiations Continue
Hamas has announced that they are ready to release an Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander. Hamas also said that they will release this hostage along with
Oman and Afghanistan Discuss Strengthening Economic Ties & Investment Opportunities
Oman and Afghanistan have planned to move in the direction of growth in the nations by enhancing their bilateral ties. The talks were held in
Canada Announces Plan to Ease Sanctions on Syria Amid Transition
The Canadian government has announced it will ease sanctions on Syria to support humanitarian work. It is also to further encourage the transition towards a
Jazeera Airways CEO Invests $15 Million in Own Airline
Jazeera Airways founder Barathan Pasupathi showed strong faith in his own company by spending more than $15 million to buy almost 50,000 shares of its
Israel Aerospace Industries Soars 55% Profit Increase and $6.1B Revenue During Wartime
State-run Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) reported a record breaking year in 2024 that earned them a net $493 million, up 55% from $318 million in
Lebanon Receives Fifth Detainee in Recent Release by Israel
The Lebanese army said it received a soldier taken by Israel last weekend. This soldier is the fifth detainee released by Israel. Earlier this week
India’s Steep 150% Tariff Hits American Alcohol Imports
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was recently speaking on tariff-related issues arising out of countries like India, Canada, and Japan, which had hiked tariffs
IFC Extends $30M Loan to Kazyon for Morocco Retail Expansion
Through a $30 million loan from IFC, the company is extending its collaboration with Kazyon Group to develop discount grocery retailing in Morocco. Kazyon will
Syria’s Interim President Signs Historic Deal with Kurdish-Led SDF to Merge Forces
Syria’s acting president, Ahmed al-Sharaa signed a major agreement with the Kurdish-led, U.S.allied Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to bring the SDF held in the northeastern
Egypt Poised for Chemical Sector Boom with $10 Billion Export Goal
Egypt’s chemical industry experiences strong growth because its leaders want to increase foreign sales to $10 billion by late 2025. Current industrial output produces 3%