- 4 August, 2026
Read breaking Middle East news with live updates on Arab world politics, economy and major regional developments.
Eight Still Missing After Tourist Dive Boat Sinks in Egypt’s Red Sea
The Egyptian authorities keep looking for eight individuals who were lost when a deluxe diving boat tipped over in the Red Sea on Monday morning.
Shiri Bibas not among returned hostages: Israeli military
The Israeli military has strongly stressed that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas to Israel on Thursday is not that of Shiri Bibas.
Middle East tensions: Multiple bus explosions put Israel on high alert
Three buses exploded in Israel on Thursday night, raising serious concerns about a possible terrorist attack and prompting authorities to halt all buses and trains
Symrise Signs Major Land Deal in Egypt’s Giza Industrial Complex for Regional Expansion
Symrise has gained possession of a 30,000-square-meter tract of land in the advanced e2 industrial complex of Giza to enhance its market presence in Africa
Hamas releases bodies of four Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners
Hamas has released the bodies of 4 Israeli hostages, including a mother (Shiri Bibas) and her 2 young sons, and Oded Lifshitz (84). The bodies
Egypt, Yemen Discuss Investment Opportunities in Petroleum and Mining
The petroleum and mining sectors of Egypt and Yemen have established a substantial economic bond that improves their prospects together. At the Egypt Energy Show
NetEase Games’ Marvel Rivals announces layoffs, faces backlash
Marvel Rivals, the multiplayer shooter by NetEase Games, has laid off scores of employees from its US team, despite the game seeing notable success since
Morocco to Face Benin in Friendly Rematch After 2019 AFCON Shock
Morocco schedules a friendly match against Benin in June to take place at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. In 2019 Benin defeated Morocco and
US and Russia Meet For Ending War in Ukraine
International diplomatic representatives from the United States and Russia discussed ways to end the Ukraine conflict at their meeting on Tuesday in Riyadh. The United
Ramadan 2025: Top items for your shopping list this year
The holy month of Ramadan is just around the corner. It is expected to start either at the end of February or at the beginning