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180 resultsFood Unfit for Human Consumption Seized in Qurain
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 26: The General Authority for Food and Nutrition, in cooperation with relevant government agencies, conducted a joint inspection campaign targeting food establishm...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Bandar Utama school murder trial: Defence closes case after boy testifies
SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — The defence in the case of a 15-year-old boy charged with murdering a female student at a seco...
Source: Malay Mail
No shutdown, but Fahmi says e-commerce platforms to face tighter rules over electrical, halal products
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The government will take immediate steps to tighten oversight of e-commerce platforms followin...
Source: Malay Mail
Indonesia, India pursue strategic industrial cooperation at BRICS
The governments of Indonesia and India discussed strategic cooperation spanning data centers, digital industrial ...
Source: ANTARA News English
Indonesia reaffirms ties with ILO on labor market shifts
Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing cooperation with the International ...
Source: ANTARA News English
GAAC expands reach, advances inclusion-focused initiatives
A global alliance founded by Qatar Foundation (QF), Autism Speaks, Unicef, and the Ministry of Social Development and Family, with support from the World Health Organisation (WHO), to unite the world ...
Source: Gulf Times: Business
Penang Education Dept sets up haze ‘war room’, schools to switch to home learning once API hits 200
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) will implement home-based teaching and learning (PdP...
Source: Malay Mail
Penang schools told to stay on alert as haze worsens
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang Education Department (JPNPP) has directed all District Education Offices (PPD) an...
Source: Malay Mail
Buying strata? New housing policy proposes showing long-term maintenance costs upfront, tighter management rules
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Buying a strata property could eventually involve more than knowing the purchase price, mon...
Source: Malay Mail
Qatar Photography Center, QCAA Organize Session on Drones Law
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Photography Center, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA), organized an introductory session today on Law…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local and Social
Saudi Arabia, Bureau International des Expositions sign 'SEE Agreement' for Expo 2030 Riyadh
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) signed the "SEE Agreement" to establish the legal and administrative framework governing the participation of countries and…
Source: Saudi Gazette
France becomes first official participant at Expo 2030 Riyadh
PARIS — France is the first country to officially sign its Participation Contract for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a major milestone in its preparations and growing international momentum. The signing took place on…
Source: Saudi Gazette
QCAA Holds Workshop on National Air Transport Facilitation Program
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) organized Tuesday a specialized workshop titled "National Air Transport Facilitation Program", with the participation of several…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Kuwait’s anti-corruption authority takes part in seventh Globe Network meeting in Vienna
The Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has stressed the importance of international cooperation in investigating cross-border corruption cases, highlighting the role of the Global Operational Network…
Source: The Times Kuwait
HMK Capital Completes QR 1.8 Billion in Real Estate Acquisitions for Salwa REIT
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - HMK Capital, an investment firm licensed under the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and regulated by the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA), has successfully completed…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
MoSA tightens co-ops ‘noose’
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 25: The Cooperative Sector at the Ministry of Social Affairs, in coordination with the Public Authority for Food and Nutrition (PAFN), is conducting surprise inspe...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Ashghal Completes Traffic Safety Measures Around 674 Schools Across Qatar
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - Coinciding with the start of the new academic year and as part of its commitment to safeguarding students, the Public Works Authority 'Ashghal' announced the completion of traffic…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Talks on medical co-operation with Egypt’s ambassador to Uganda
As part of Egypt’s efforts to strengthen African health partnerships, Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar met Egypt’s ambassador to Uganda, Sherif Mohamed Abdel Latif, at the ministry…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
Cabinet touts PACA ACI membership
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 25: The Kuwaiti Cabinet on Tuesday commended the Public Authority for Civil Aviation’s joining of the Airports Council International (ACI) as a step towards promot...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
MOEHE Organizes Annual Educational Meeting Ahead of New Academic Year
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) on Tuesday organized the Annual Educational Meeting for the 2026-2027 academic year, at the Qatar National Convention Centre,…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local and Social
QIA Leads USD 200 Million Series D Funding Round for US Company Gatik
Doha-Mountain View, August 25 (QNA) - The Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) on Tuesday announced that it has led a USD 200 million Series D funding round for US-based Gatik, alongside Koch Disruptive…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Saudi Arabia signs global anti-corruption information-sharing agreement
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has signed an information-sharing agreement among members of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law…
Source: Saudi Gazette
PHCC Concludes Summer Program with Participation of 123 Students
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) will conclude Wednesday the activities of the "Summer Care Activity," which PHCC organized for the first time with the participation of 123…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Qatar Chamber, Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Explore Cooperation Prospects
Sao Paulo, August 25 (QNA) - Qatar Chamber and the Arab-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) held a meeting in Sao Paulo to explore expanding trade and investment ties between Qatar and Brazil.
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Passports Directorate sets two conditions for electronic authorization via Absher
RIYADH — The Saudi General Directorate of Passports revealed that the electronic authorization service via the Absher platform is subject to two conditions for validation. The authorized person must be a…
Source: Saudi Gazette
El-Sisi, Eni Discuss $8.5 Bn Egypt Investments
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Italian Eni, in New Alamein to discuss the company’s $8.5 billion investments in Egypt and plans to expand exploration and production…
Source: Egypt Oil & Gas
PM highlights Egypt’s growing role in global outsourcing industry
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited on Tuesday several leading international companies in Alexandria that have expanded their outsourcing and digital services centres in Egypt. The tour reflects the…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
Tabuk Emir to meet half of establishment cost of private clinics for medical award winners
TABUK — Tabuk Emir Prince Fahd bin Sultan announced that his Scientific Excellence and Distinction Award will cover 50 percent of the establishment costs of private medical clinics for award winners in the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Proger, Drexel Advance $278 Mn Bioethanol Project in Egypt
Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, met with representatives of Italian companies Proger and Drexel to review a planned $278 million project to produce second-generation bioethanol from…
Source: Egypt Oil & Gas
Absher carries out over 50 million electronic transactions in July
JEDDAH — The Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher processed a total of 50,815,790 electronic transactions for beneficiaries during the last month of July. The number of transactions carried out…
Source: Saudi Gazette
QCB Issues Government Ijarah Sukuk Worth QAR 5 Billion
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Government Ijarah Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday.
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Border Guard arrests 8, seizes 240 kg of khat in Asir, Jazan
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested eight Ethiopian and Yemeni nationals in Asir and Jazan and seized a total of 240 kilograms of khat in two separate operations. In Asir, Border Guard land…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi non-oil exports fall 11.4% in June as trade surplus declines 10%
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia maintained a merchandise trade surplus in June 2026, despite national non-oil exports declining 11.4 percent compared with the same month last year, according to the General Authority…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia stresses need to keep vital waterways secure and threat-free
JEDDAH — The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman in Jeddah on Tuesday, emphasized the need to keep the straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, as well as all vital…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Wellness as new creative economy opportunity: Ministry
Deputy Minister of Creative Economy, Irene Umar, said the growing public interest in health and well-being has created ...
Source: ANTARA News English
Qatar Foundation Opens Applications for Akhlaquna Award 2027
Qatar Foundation’s (QF) Pre-University Education has opened registration for the 2027 edition of the Akhlaquna Award, with applications being accepted until 17 December 2026. Marking its 10ᵗʰ year, the…
Source: Marhaba Qatar
WCM-Q Welcomes 55 Medical Students, Including 22 Qataris, for New Academic Year
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's (WCM-Q) cohort of first-year medical students received their first white coats and stethoscopes at a ceremony celebrating the start of the medical…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Indonesia adds hydrant wells to prevent recurring peatland fires
The Indonesian government has pledged to add firefighting infrastructure, including hydrant wells, to prevent recurring ...
Source: ANTARA News English
Alswaha discusses expanding AI, gaming, quantum computing partnerships in France
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of meetings with senior executives from leading global companies in artificial intelligence (AI), digital…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Egypt’s Mobile Theater Brings Culture to Underserved Villages
In the village of Baghdad, on the outskirts of Alexandria, a flatbed truck pulled up beside a primary school on 3 August and unfolded into a stage. A puppet show followed, then workshops in beadwork and…
Source: Egyptian Streets
What Americans Living and Working in Egypt Need to Know About Their US Tax Obligations
Egypt’s growing appeal as a base for international professionals — across energy, development finance, diplomacy, NGO work, and the expanding technology sector in Cairo’s New Administrative Capital — has…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
Saudi environment minister to visit Pakistan on Wednesday
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fadley will visit Pakistan on Wednesday as the two countries seek to deepen cooperation in food production, agriculture,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Hanan Balkhy says Saudi nomination for WHO chief builds on lifetime in global health
RIYADH — Dr. Hanan Balkhy has expressed her gratitude to Saudi Arabia following her nomination for Director-General of the World Health Organization for the 2027–2032 term, outlining a career spanning…
Source: Saudi Gazette
OpenAI subpoenaed by Alabama attorney general over Hugging Face hack
Alabama’s attorney general on Monday subpoenaed OpenAI for more information related to its AI agents autonomously hacking into another company’s servers in July. The subpoena is part of an investigation…
Source: Egypt Independent
NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNOUNCES UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2026
SINGAPORE, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider offering comprehensive one-stop…
Source: Kosmo!
Four leading real estate institutions join forces to launch Egypt’s 1st integrated “Open House” experience
In a first-of-its-kind collaboration in Egypt, Beltone Mortgage Finance, Property Finder, Coldwell Banker Egypt, and Al Ahly Sabbour have joined forces to introduce an integrated “Open House” concept.…
Source: Egyptian Gazette
Public toilets maintained, markets upgraded, drains improved: Housing Ministry says six initiatives surpass targets
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — Six significant initiatives implemented by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) un...
Source: Malay Mail
Agreements inked to enable investment in health sector
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Health on Tuesday signed two memoranda of cooperation with the Development Bank and Sohar International, as part of the strategic direction to strengthen pa...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Saudi Arabia welcomes US decision to remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism list
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the United States’ decision to remove Syria from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia welcomed the U.S.…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Governor of Dhofar felicitates GED top performers
SALALAH: HH Sayyid Marwan bin Turki al Said, Governor of Dhofar, today felicitated outstanding students who excelled in exams of the General Education Diploma (GED) in the governor...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Shop smart to avoid spending unnecessarily: CPA
"To make sure whether an advertisement is misleading or genuine, consumers should check the price of the product in the store before and after the promotion. The prices should be c...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Omran plans multi-storey car park at Port Sultan Qaboos Waterfront
MUSCAT: Omran, Oman’s tourism development company, has invited qualified contractors to undertake preparatory and enabling works for a multi-storey car park at the Port Sultan Qabo...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Qatar Central Bank issues government Ijarah Sukuk worth QAR 5 Billion
Qatar Central Bank (QCB) issued Government Ijarah Sukuk on behalf of the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday. The total allocated amount was QAR 5 billion. In a statement, QCB said the allocations were iss...
Source: Gulf Times: Business
Government School Registration and Transfer Applications Now Open
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) has announced that electronic registration and transfer applications for students of all nationalities in government schools will open from 25 August –…
Source: Marhaba Qatar
Türkiye reportedly weighs 10% withholding tax on money market fund gains
Türkiye's Treasury and Finance Ministry has completed its assessment and preliminary work on measures aimed at redirecting short-term capital flows concentrated in money marke...
Source: Daily Sabah: Economy
CPA seizes 1,668 soft drinks, 177 expired juice cans in Oman
MUSCAT : The Consumer Protection Department said the inspection uncovered 1,668 soft drink cans bearing two different product labels with conflicting dates, in violation of laws and regulations governing…
Source: The Arabian Stories
Kuwait Authorities Intensify Inspections of Cooperative Societies
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 25: The General Authority for Food and Nutrition, in coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs, conducted a joint inspection campaign at a cooperative socie...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Qatar, Turkiye hold talks on boosting economic, trade and investment ties
His Excellency Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr. Ahmad bin Mohammed Al Sayed held separate meetings in Ankara with Minister of Trade of the Republic of Turkiye Prof. Dr. Omer Bolat and M...
Source: Gulf Times: Business
Schools and Students Affairs Director to QNA: 282 Public Schools, 69 Kindergartens Ready to Receive 148,000 Students in New Academic Year
Doha, August 25 (QNA) - Director of the Schools and Student Affairs Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) Maryam Ali AlNesef Al Buainain, confirmed that all preparations have…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
US considers new 7.5 percent China tariff to counter cheap goods, excess capacity
US President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods as his administration moves to penalize China for what it views as excess industrial capacity and the flooding of global markets…
Source: The Times Kuwait
Shell Takes FID on Phase 12a Development in Egypt’s WDDM Concession
BG Delta Limited, a subsidiary of Shell plc, and its partners have taken a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Phase 12a development project in Egypt’s West Delta Deep Marine (WDDM) concession offshore…
Source: Egypt Oil & Gas
MCA Oman gathers business leaders on e-invoicing
MUSCAT, AUGUST 25BALARAB AL TAMIMIAround 50,000 companies in Oman are expected to come under the country's national electronic invoicing system, Fawtara, as the Oman Tax Authority...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Kızılay expands health care support for Gaza patients in Egypt
Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) President Fatma Meriç Yılmaz visited Palestinian patients evacuated from the Gaza Strip and receiving treatment in Cairo, Egypt, and announced a new...
Source: Daily Sabah: Türkiye
Türkiye’s Transport Ministry call centers handle 22M calls annually
Türkiye’s Transport and Infrastructure Ministry and its affiliated institutions respond to an average of 22 million calls each year, with citizen satisfaction reaching 94%, Transpo...
Source: Daily Sabah: Türkiye
GU-Q Welcomes 150 New Students and Launches New Academic Programmes
Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) has welcomed 150 students to its incoming Class of 2030, with the cohort selected from a highly competitive applicant pool and representing 42 nationalities. According…
Source: Marhaba Qatar
Forestry Ministry readies support for Jambi's weather modification
Indonesia’s Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni pledged government support for weather modification operations in ...
Source: ANTARA News English
Indonesia urges forest permit holders to scale up fire safeguards
Indonesia’s Forestry Ministry has urged forest utilization permit (PBPH) holders to implement extraordinary ...
Source: ANTARA News English
No headache for NRIs: From plot selection to handing over the keys, BuiltTech has India’s real estate covered
For non-resident Keralites (NRIs) and global investors dreaming of owning land or building a high-yield property back home, the distance often brings a cloud of anxiety. Historically, building in Kera...
Source: Gulf Times: Business
Aramco Signs Agreements Worth More Than $3.7 Bn With French Companies
Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s state-owned energy giant, has signed agreements and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with French companies with a potential combined value exceeding $3.7 billion, as part of…
Source: Egypt Oil & Gas
Studying in Bahrain vs UAE vs Saudi Arabia: Where Should GCC Students Go?
Families across the Gulf now compare universities the way they once compared schools, and the shortlist usually comes down to three markets: Bahrain, the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Each has expanded its higher…
Source: Gulf Insider: Bahrain
Al Hamra records Oman’s highest rainfall at 28mm
Muscat: The Wilayat of al Hamra recorded the highest rainfall in Oman at 28mm between August 22 and 24.According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (M...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Katara Opens "Artistic Expressions" Exhibition by Qatar University Students
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) opened on Monday the "Artistic Expressions" exhibition by female students from Qatar University, at Building 47 in Katara.
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local and Social
Saudi citizen arrested for transporting 13 Ethiopian violators
JAZAN — Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a citizen for transporting 13 Ethiopian nationals, who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia, France sign MoU to enhance health cooperation
PARIS — Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim, on behalf of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the French Ministry of Health, Families,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
282 public schools, 69 kindergartens ready to receive 148,000 students
Director of the Schools and Student Affairs Department at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) Maryam Ali AlNesef al-Buainain, confirmed that all preparations have been completed for...
Source: Gulf Times: Qatar
Katara, Al-Aqraboon partner to support students in Qatar
As part of efforts to strengthen community partnerships and advance educational support, Katara Cultural Village announced its collaboration with Al-Aqraboon Centre, affiliated with Qatar Charity, un...
Source: Gulf Times: Qatar
Safer school bags start with smarter packing
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has urged families to choose and pack school bags carefully, warning that excessive weight and poor carrying habits can contribute to pain and posture problems am...
Source: Gulf Times: Qatar
Saudi Arabia, France extend AlUla partnership to 2035
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France have extended their strategic partnership for the development of AlUla until 2035.The extension was formalized through an agreement amending and extending the existing…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia, France push diplomacy on Iran and reject threats to Hormuz
PARIS — Saudi Arabia and France called for a negotiated solution on Iran to prevent further escalation and safeguard regional security, while condemning attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Qatari Diar Signs Cooperation Agreement with QOC to Advance Sports and Community Initiatives
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - Qatari Diar signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), aimed at strengthening joint collaboration on sports and community initiatives, in support of greater…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Crown Prince, Macron hold talks and chair first Saudi-French Strategic Partnership Council meeting
PARIS — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron held bilateral talks at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Monday before chairing the inaugural meeting of the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Trump admin promotes new $103K fee for skilled worker visa
The Trump administration on Monday moved to introduce a new, over $100,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers through a high-skilled visa program, after facing a legal setback...
Source: Daily Sabah: Economy
Kuwait Introduces Stricter Nationality Rules and Digital Citizenship Certificates
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: Kuwait has outlined the main objectives behind recent amendments to its Nationality Law, stressing the protection of national identity, strengthening national...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Macron announces €6 billion Saudi-backed theme park project, biggest since Disneyland Paris
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced a €6 billion Saudi-backed investment to develop three theme parks in Cergy-Pontoise, northwest of Paris, describing the project as unprecedented and the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Aramco signs agreements with French companies worth more than $3.7 billion
PARIS — Aramco announced agreements and a memorandum of understanding with French companies with a potential combined value of more than $3.7 billion.The agreements and MoU were announced during the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Naturalized Kuwaitis lose vote or poll run
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: The explanatory memorandum for Decree-Law No. 79/2026, amending certain provisions of Amiri Decree No. 15/1959 concerning the Kuwaiti Nationality Law, was publ...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
PAM ups skills filter for expats
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: The Public Authority for Manpower (PAM), in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Takamol Holdin...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Egyptian Agriculture Minister discusses localising pesticide production, technology transfer with China’s ICAMA
Egyptian Aladdin Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, received a high-level delegation from China’s Institute for the Control of Agrochemicals (ICAMA), the government authority responsible…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Egypt’s FRA pursues criminal charges and suspends consumer finance firm over data breach
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has initiated criminal proceedings, revoked a chief executive’s licence, and imposed a one-month ban on new contracts for a consumer finance company found to have…
Source: Daily News Egypt
QFC Sustains Growth Momentum in H1 2026 with 37 Percent Increase in Firm Registrations
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) closed the first half (H1) of 2026 with a 37 percent rise in firm registrations from the same period in 2025, underscoring the strength of its…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Egypt’s supply ministry and World Food Programme launch joint plan to develop market efficiency index
The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and the World Food Programme (WFP) have agreed to a joint action plan running until July 2027 to develop a comprehensive market efficiency index and shift state…
Source: Daily News Egypt
MATAR Joins United for Wildlife to Strengthen Action Against Illegal Wildlife Trade
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management (MATAR) has joined the Transport Taskforce of United for Wildlife, an initiative founded by HRH Prince William of Wales, and…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
Ministry of Social Development and Family Launches "Walk Your Kids to School" Drive Ahead of New School Year
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MOSDF) has launched the "Walk Your Kids to School" ("Wassel Eyalak") campaign ahead of the new school year as part of its "Back to…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local and Social
Private sector secures 60% of investments as economic risk falls, Egypt finance minister tells premier
The private sector currently accounts for nearly 60% of total investments in Egypt as improving economic indicators drive international risk assessments to their lowest levels since 2014, Finance Minister…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Foreign exchange reserves at safe levels, Egyptian premier and central bank governor affirm
Egypt currently holds safe levels of foreign exchange reserves capable of securing strategic requirements for basic commodities, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor…
Source: Daily News Egypt
US firms offered port and terminal operations as Egypt seeks regional manufacturing status
Transport Minister Kamel El-Wazir has pitched opportunities for US companies to manage and operate key port terminals and establish joint industrial zones in a bid to position Egypt as a regional…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Madinah drives SR200 billion development push, creating 125,000 jobs
MADINAH — The commercial sector accounts for approximately 80 percent of the total development projects currently being implemented in the Madinah region since 2025, with 206 of the 280 projects distributed…
Source: Saudi Gazette
US and Egyptian officials explore port partnerships as SCZone touts expansion
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) attracted 117 new projects in its industrial areas with investments totalling approximately $7.3bn during the concluded fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, its chairperson…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Crown Prince receives official welcome at Les Invalides
PARIS — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrived at Les Invalides in Paris on Monday, marking the formal start of his state visit to France.The Crown Prince was accorded an official…
Source: Saudi Gazette
QF Opens Registration for 2027 "Akhlaquna" Award
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation's (QF) Pre-University Education has announced the opening of registration for the 2027 edition of its Akhlaquna initiative. Applications can be submitted on…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local and Social
Mark Your Calendar: What Dubai’s Business Events Lineup Means for the Months Ahead
Professionals across trade, finance, aviation, technology and energy have a packed calendar to plan around this year. Dubai runs a heavier schedule of business events over the next four months than any…
Source: Dubai Chronicle
French FDI stock in Saudi Arabia doubles to €16.3 billion: Investment Minister
PARIS — French foreign direct investment stock in Saudi Arabia reached SR63.9 billion (€16.3 billion) in 2024, more than doubling from its 2021 level and making France the Kingdom’s fourth-largest source of…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Expats face fines, jail and deportation for illegal self-employment
RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior warned that expatriates engaged in self-employment shall face penalties such as fines of up to SR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and deportation. The ministry…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Financial Expert to QNA: QSE's Randomized Mechanism for Opening and Closing Auctions Enhances Market Integrity
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) has introduced a randomized uncrossing mechanism for its opening and closing auction sessions to curb potential attempts to manipulate share prices at…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Local Economy
ICESCO delegation to advance cultural diplomacy
SALALAH: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, will host a delegation from the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Commerce ministry tightens compliance, warns of six franchise violations
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce emphasized the importance of complying with the regulations and provisions of the Commercial Franchise Law and its executive regulations when granting or exercising a…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Development programme for rehabilitation centre staff begins
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Social Development has launched a professional development programme for staff of government rehabilitation centres for the 2026-2027 academic year, on Sund...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Qatar Foundation to Host Second QIYADA Conference in September
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation will host the second edition of the QIYADA conference on September 25-26 under the theme "Guided by Faith: Thriving in a Changing World", bringing together Muslim…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Saudi public bus ridership rises 23.2% to over 26.34 million in Q2 2026
RIYADH — More than 26.34 million passengers used public buses across Saudi Arabia’s cities and governorates during the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 23.2 percent compared with the same period last…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Education Ministry Advances Curriculum Development Ahead of New Academic Year, Curriculum Department Director Tells QNA
Doha, August 24 (QNA) - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education is stepping up efforts to develop curricula that equip students with knowledge, life skills and future-ready competencies, while…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Bitumen traders meet amid RO 1.2bn road drive
MUSCAT, August 23BALARAB AL TAMIMIThe 20th edition of the Rex Fuels Global Expo and Conference will be held in Muscat on August 31, bringing bitumen producers, traders, refiners, l...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Samayil Industrial City Localises 12 New Projects
Samayil Industrial City, affiliated with the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn), received 24 investment applications during the first half of the current year, re...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Oman moves to accrual accounting in major public-finance reform
MUSCAT, AUGUST 24 Oman’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) is preparing to transition the government’s financial reporting system to accrual accounting, marking a significant step in the m...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Review rules governing use of sirens and beacon lights by emergency vehicles, VIP escorts – road safety experts
While PDRM has said that government vehicles using beacons and sirens must prioritise other road users’ safety, this hasn’t always been the case, and road safety experts say that the rules governing the use…
Source: Paul Tan’s Automotive News
2026 ARIIC Touch 250 scooter now in Malaysia, RM13,688
The ARIIC Touch 250 scooter has arrived in the Malaysian market, priced at RM13,688 excluding road tax, registration and insurance. The scooter is offered in three colour options – Matt Black, Urban Green…
Source: Paul Tan’s Automotive News
Border Guard thwarts smuggling of 301 kg of drugs, 40,100 tablets in Asir and Jazan
JAZAN/ASIR — Border Guard land patrols arrested five Ethiopian nationals in Asir and Jazan and thwarted the smuggling of a total of 301 kilograms of drugs and 40,100 tablets in separate operations. In Asir,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Know Your Rights: Kuwait Rules on Firing, Resignation and Contract Termination
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 24: Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) has issued an advisory outlining when employment contracts can be terminated, emphasizing that both workers and em...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
HONOR Pad 20 Series Launched In Malaysia With 10,100mAh Battery, Snapdragon SoC
HONOR has officially launched the HONOR Pad 20 series in the Malaysian market. The series consists of two different models: a standard version and a Pro model. As we’ve discussed previously, the tech…
Source: Lowyat.NET
'Muscat Sign' is switched on after maintenance
Muscat: Muscat Municipality completed its routine maintenance work and turned on the Muscat Sign on Al Jabal Street (Bausher-Al Amerat Mountain Road).Muscat Municipality had as ann...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Georgetown University Qatar Welcomes 150 New Students, Announces New Academic Programs
Doha, August 23 (QNA) - Georgetown University in Qatar, one of the partner universities of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, welcomed 150 students during its orientation…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Macron says Crown Prince’s France visit marks ‘important step’ in Saudi-French ties
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday that the visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to France marks an “important step” in relations between the two countries,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Embassy in Syria opens Tasheer Center in Damascus
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Embassy in Syria announced the opening of a Tasheer center for visa services in the Syrian capital Damascus to receive all visa applications. The services also include those related…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Kuwait Tightens Nationality Law: Fraudulent Additions Could Put Descendants’ Citizenship at Risk
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23, : A decree-law was issued on Sunday, amending certain provisions of Amiri Decree No. (15) of 1959 regarding the Kuwaiti Nationality Law. As per the decree law,...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
CBE issues regulations governing eKYC services to support digital banking, financial inclusion
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has approved regulations governing the services of the Digital Financial Identity (DFI) Platform for identifying bank customers and electronically verifying their identities…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Egypt’s investment risk rating falls to lowest level since 2014, finance minister says
International investors have lowered their assessment of investment risk in Egypt to its lowest level since 2014 in response to recent economic reforms, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk said. Speaking at an…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Egypt strengthens position as regional investment, digital services hub
Egypt is strengthening its position as a regional investment and business hub as Gulf companies and international investors increasingly look to the country as a long-term base for expansion, according to…
Source: Daily News Egypt
HSE remains KNPC’s top priority, says CEO
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Kuwait National Petroleum Company (KNPC) CEO Wadha Al-Khatib affirmed that health, safety, and environment (HSE) are top priorities for the Company’s managemen...
Source: Arab Times Business
Aqar Exit launches in Egypt to aid distressed property buyers
Aqar Exit has launched operations in Egypt’s real estate market, aiming to help customers facing difficulties meeting property-related financial obligations exit their units and recover amounts already…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Education Above All Foundation Supports More Than 10,000 Vulnerable Children to Stay in School in Zambia
Doha, August 23 (QNA) - Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, with support from its strategic partner, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and in…
Source: Qatar News Agency: Qatar
Makkah deputy emir distributes land titles to 1,480 citizens in Jeddah
RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal distributed land titles to several citizens as part of the Jeddah Mayoralty's efforts to resolve land disputes in the Al-Malisaa township. Several…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Investment Ministry: 1,730 investment opportunities across 15 sectors in 1H 2026
RIYADH — The total number of investment opportunities reported during the first half of this year reached approximately 1,730, spanning 15 sectors, according to a recent report published by the Ministry of…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Cash Violations, Counterfeit Goods: Two Salmiya Health Institutes Shut Down
KUWAIT CITY, Aug 23: Kuwait authorities have shut down two health institutes in Salmiya for violating regulations governing cash transactions and other licensing requirements.The e...
Source: Arab Times Kuwait
Industry ministry issues over 50,000 certificates of origin in July
RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued a total of 50,030 certificates of origin during the last month of July. This was part of the ministry’s efforts to support and facilitate…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Riyadh Security and History Dialogue Conference to explore Saudi history through the lens of security and development
RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will patronize the Security and History Dialogue Conference, to be organized by the Ministry of Interior, in Riyadh from September 6 to 8,…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Explosives, toxic substances banned for hunting marine wildlife
RIYADH — Penalties for failing to take the necessary measures to contain leaks in the marine and coastal environment can reach up to SR5 million. This is part of the revised punitive measures in the updated…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Makkah administrative court overturns university’s two-semester suspension of a student
RIYADH — The Administrative Court of Appeal under the Board of Grievances in the Makkah region overturned a university’s decision to suspend two semesters of a student.The court affirmed that disciplinary…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Paris to host Saudi-French investment roundtable during Crown Prince’s visit
RIYADH — Paris will host the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable on Monday, attended by senior government officials and business leaders from both countries, as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in ICT Development Index, CST sustainability report reveals
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the International Telecommunication Union’s ICT Development Index (IDI), one of the key national achievements highlighted in the fifth edition of the 2026…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Ministry weighs reflective bands for camels to curb road accidents
MUSCAT: The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources (MoAFWR) is considering making reflective bands compulsory for free-roaming camels in Dhofar to reduce road accid...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Al Wusta road projects exceed RO 120m
HAIMA: The total cost of road maintenance and construction projects being implemented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology in Al Wusta Governorat...
Source: Oman Observer: Oman
Ban on sale of 21 types of used auto spare parts
MUSCAT: The Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) has issued a decision regulating the trade and use of used vehicle spare parts, on Wednesday.The decision applies to workshops, repa...
Source: Oman Observer: Community
FSA issues regulation on insurance loss assessment
BUSINESS REPORTERMUSCAT, AUGUST 23The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued the Regulation Governing Insurance Loss Assessment and Estimation Activities pursuant to Decisio...
Source: Oman Observer: Economy
Universities in Bahrain 2026: Fees, Programmes and How They Compare
Bahrain has more than a dozen licensed universities packed into one of the smallest countries in the Gulf, so school leavers have genuine choice without leaving home. The options run from a heavily…
Source: Gulf Insider: Bahrain
CPA seizes several school products in Muscat
Muscat: As part of the regulatory efforts accompanying the 'Back to School' campaign, the Consumer Protection Authority (CPA) seized the non-compliant products and took the necessa...
Source: Oman Observer: Community
SEN and Learning Support in Bahrain Schools: A Parent’s Guide
Finding the right support for a child with additional needs is one of the hardest school searches a family can face, and parents researching special needs schools in Bahrain quickly discover that the…
Source: Gulf Insider: Bahrain
A broken family led children into a trap of online human trafficking
The Public Prosecution of Oman has released a new issue of its magazine, Society and Law, which features specialized articles and addresses critical issues facing the community.Thi...
Source: Oman Observer: Community
Egypt Approves New Oil and Gas Free Zone in New Alamein
Egypt has approved the establishment of a special free zone for the newly established Fujairah Alamein Oil and Gas Company in New Alamein on Friday, 21 August, as part of a project focused on the storage…
Source: Egyptian Streets
Study uncovers earliest known trademark concept in 3,600-year-old Saudi pottery
RIYADH — A study by the Heritage Commission has uncovered the oldest known concept of a trademark in pottery, dating back around 3,600 years, at Qurayyah Oasis in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Conducted in…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Royal Order transforms charity platform 'Ehsan' into independent non-profit foundation
RIYADH — A Royal Order has been issued to transform the National Platform for Charitable Work, “Ehsan,” into an independent, non-profit organization under the name Ehsan Foundation for Charitable Work. The…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi operating revenues rise 6.1% as building permits surge 20.3% in June
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Operating Revenues Index increased 6.1 percent year-on-year in June 2026, while the number of issued building permits jumped 20.3 percent, according to preliminary results from the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Pakistani arrested for transporting 15 Ethiopian violators in Jazan
JAZAN —Patrol teams from the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Pakistani resident for transporting 15 Ethiopian nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The…
Source: Saudi Gazette
AUC-led study explores turning e-waste into materials for next-generation sensors
An international study led by The American University in Cairo (AUC) has found that electronic, industrial and plastic waste could serve as a valuable source of high-performance materials for…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Egypt signs $168m worth of export contracts with Chinese importers
Egyptian exporters signed 17 contracts worth an estimated $168m with Chinese importers during the “Export to China” event, as the government seeks to expand and diversify Egyptian exports to the Chinese…
Source: Daily News Egypt
$658m phosphoric acid complex launched in Egypt’s New Valley to boost mining exports
Egyptian officials laid the foundation stone on Wednesday for a $658m industrial complex to produce phosphoric acid from phosphate ore at the Abu Tartour plateau in the New Valley Governorate. The facility…
Source: Daily News Egypt
CBE to decide on EGP rates Thursday amid strong expectations of fourth consecutive hold
The Central Bank of Egypt’s (CBE) Monetary Policy Committee will hold its fifth meeting of the year on Thursday to decide on its key interest rates, a major indicator of the near-term direction of interest…
Source: Daily News Egypt
CBE attributes July inflation rise to unfavourable base effect
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said the rise in annual urban headline inflation in July 2026 was mainly attributed to an unfavourable base effect, as monthly prices remained stable during the month. Annual…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Parkin signs MoU with Modon Misr, Mwasalat Misr and Redcon to explore expansion into Egypt
Parkin Company PJSC, Dubai’s provider of paid public parking facilities and services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Modon Misr for Asset & Facility Management, Mwasalat Misr, and…
Source: Daily News Egypt
Prince Faisal: Maritime security remains top priority for Saudi Arabia, Japan
RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held talks with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi at the ministry’s headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The ministers…
Source: Saudi Gazette
UAE Property Prices Tell Different Stories
Dubai’s residential market grew more slowly in July 2026. This is according to the monthly property price report from REIDIN, the index provider behind the figures below. The city’s overall Sales Price…
Source: Dubai Chronicle
SFDA stresses need to provide students with a balanced breakfast
RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has emphasized the importance of providing children with a balanced breakfast as schools across Saudi Arabia set to reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23, marking the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Local lenses bring Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve’s conservation story into focus
RIYADH — Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve is putting cameras in the hands of the people who live and work across its landscapes, empowering rangers, ecologists and community specialists to tell the…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi humanitarian giving exceeds $145 billion, reaches 175 countries through 8,997 projects
RIYADH — On World Humanitarian Day, observed annually on August 19, Saudi Arabia recalls a humanitarian journey that has continued since its establishment, transcending borders through contributions…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Border Guard seizes hashish, khat and 112,350 regulated tablets in Jazan, Asir
JAZAN/ASIR — Saudi Border Guard arrested four border security violators and seized 60 kilograms of khat, approximately 24 kilograms of hashish and 112,350 tablets in separate operations across Jazan and…
Source: Saudi Gazette
How a decade of reforms turned Saudi Arabia into a global competitiveness knowledge hub
RIYADH — Over the past decade, Saudi Arabia has developed a competitiveness model through wide-ranging economic and development reforms, leading to its selection by the World Bank Group as a global…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi citizen arrested for transporting Yemeni violators
JAZAN —Patrols of the General Administration of Mujahideen in the Jazan region arrested a Saudi citizen for transporting two Yemeni nationals who violated the Border Security Law. The transporter was…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Fine and deportation for 3 expats for transporting passengers without a license
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has penalized three expatriates for transporting passengers in private vehicles without a valid license. The penalties included fines totaling SR 35,000, in…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli airstrikes targeting Syria’s Abu al-Duhur military airport
RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of the airstrikes carried out by the Israeli occupation forces targeting Abu al-Duhur military airport in Syria’s…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Misk Foundation and UN Youth Office announce establishment of Global Network for Youth
RIYADH — The Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), in collaboration with the United Nations Youth Office, announced on Tuesday the establishment of the Global Network for Youth, a new international network…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia warns repeated Iranian attacks signal dangerous escalation
JEDDAH — The Council of Ministers reiterated Saudi Arabia’s categorical rejection of repeated Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and tankers. The Cabinet session, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Jeddah Mayoralty dismantles illegal markets in major simultaneous crackdown
JEDDAH — The Jeddah Mayoralty, through its Agency for Branch Municipalities and affiliated municipalities, has intensified simultaneous field inspection campaigns to combat negative practices across several…
Source: Saudi Gazette
Aramco, Maaden form mining JV to explore nearly 10% of Saudi Arabia’s land
RIYADH — Aramco and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) have signed a shareholders’ agreement to establish a joint venture focused on mineral exploration and hard-rock mining in Saudi Arabia, with copper…
Source: Saudi Gazette
SEVEN ABHA continues to welcome visitors following successful opening festival
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), continues to welcome visitors at SEVEN ABHA, its first entertainment destination, following the success…
Source: Bahrain This Week
LuLu Hypermarket & The Avenues Launch the Bahraini Jumbo Loz Festival
LuLu Hypermarket, in collaboration with The Avenues – Bahrain, has launched the Bahraini Jumbo Loz Festival, a three-day celebration of Bahrain’s seasonal harvest taking place from 13 to 15 August 2026. The…
Source: Bahrain This Week
Khaleeji Bank and “BUB” Sign MoU to Provide Tuition Fee Financing Solutions
Khaleeji Bank, one of the leading Islamic banks in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has recently announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the British University of Bahrain (BUB) to provide…
Source: Bahrain This Week
Dubai Real Estate Agents Get Greater Protection as Property Portals Move to Protect Listings
Dubai Property Portals Move to Protect Real Estate Agents, Landlords and Fair Competition Dubai’s real estate industry is becoming more sophisticated, and established property listing portals are taking…
Source: Dubai Chronicle
Dubai’s Next Healthcare Shortage May Not Be Doctors
Dubai has no shortage of healthcare ambition. The emirate wants to become one of the world’s leading centres for longevity, preventive medicine, biotechnology, and advanced healthcare. Government…
Source: Dubai Chronicle
Dubai Property Prices Cool in June While Yields Hold Steady for Investors
Dubai residential property prices eased for a second straight month in June 2026, according to fresh data from REIDIN, giving buyers a rare pause after years of steep gains. For investors watching the…
Source: Dubai Chronicle
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 individuals linked to Iran–Israel–US war
(London), Today, the Bahraini government announced the revocation of citizenship from 69 individuals, describing them as being of “non-Bahraini origin” and accusing them of “sympathy with and glorification…
Source: Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy
MPs and human rights groups urge UK Government to sanction Bahrain Interior Minister over role in torture as Bahrain marks 15th anniversary of 2011 uprising
Last week, leading human rights organisations filed a request for UK sanctions against Bahrain’s Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, under the UK’s Global Human Rights…
Source: Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy