- 20 December, 2025
UN raises a quarter of $1 bn Turkey earthquake funds target
The United Nations (UN), an intergovernmental organization, has so far raised $268 million of the $1 billion fund target it needed for relief work in…
The rise of Ramadan football competitions: from Cairo’s streets to the greatest Arab clubs
Football competitions have been among the most well-liked Ramadan-related special events in Egypt for more than 25 years. They started when friends would get together…
Snapchat promises new lineup of over 100 shows for Ramadan
For scores of people in the Middle East, the holy month of Ramadan ushers in a memorable period for enjoying local shows. While these would…
New collaboration guidelines are introduced by the World Bank Group for Egypt
According to Emirates News Agency, the World Bank Group’s board of executive directors approved a new Country Partnership Framework for Egypt on Wednesday. The document…
The best places to visit during Ramadan
The days of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia are slow and calm, but the evenings post-iftar are a flurry of activity until suhoor. Visit Ramadan-related activities,…
New Houthi strike in Yemen results in 10 fatalities
In a fresh Houthi militia onslaught on Wednesday in the contentious central province of Marib, at least 10 Yemeni government soldiers died. The latest attack…
Mapping water stress across MENA countries on World Water Day
This World Water Day, celebrated each year on March 22, let’s measure the world’s progress towards offering every human clean, affordable, and accessible water. One…
China’s Xi in Russia: Have West’s efforts to isolate Moscow fallen short?
Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, in a highly anticipated trip that potentially sent a powerful…
Iran violations may amount to crimes against humanity: UN expert
On Monday, a UN-appointed expert testified before the Human Rights Council, detailing recent breaches by the Iranian regime that may constitute crimes against humanity, including…
Hajj 2023 From Oman- Here’s the Information
The registration period for the Hajj this year has begun in February, the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs reported in Muscat. Individuals who wish…