In one of Dubai’s largest real estate endowments this year, businessman Hamad bin Ahmed Al Hajri donated seven buildings worth Dh110 million to Awqaf Dubai, ensuring sustainable charitable returns for community development and continuing the UAE’s tradition of benevolence
KPMG’s 2025 Female Leaders Outlook shows women across the Middle East leading with confidence and clarity, driving business growth through technology, ESG, and people-focused strategies despite gender bias and rising digital risks in an era of global economic uncertainty
“They fled death, but it caught up with them here,” Zahran said, his voice heavy with grief. The apartment block, which had been home to three displaced families, was struck while they were seeking shelter from the ongoing violence
This marked one of the deadliest days for Israeli civilians in recent months. Rockets struck areas near Metula, a town close to the Israel-Lebanon border, and the outskirts of Haifa, causing devastation in regions with active agricultural work
The sharp decline in prices was driven by the relief that Israeli airstrikes, launched in response to Iranian missile attacks earlier this month, targeted military installations instead of energy assets such as oil fields or nuclear facilities
The incident, which took place around 4:00 pm local time (1300 GMT) on Wednesday, has been described by authorities as a "terrorist attack." Turkey's Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed the tragic outcome and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice
Initially reported by Axios, this initiative arrives amid intensifying violence in Gaza and southern Lebanon, as well as a leadership vacuum in Hamas following the recent death of the militant group's hard-line leader, Yahya Sinwar
Cyprus secured an impressive 167 out of 189 votes from member states in its geographic group, the second-highest number in that category, demonstrating robust support for the island nation
The cancellations, which took effect recently, are expected to last until mid-October, with flights to Iraq and Iran resuming on 16 October, and services to Beirut restarting on 15 October, according to a travel update from the airline
This incident is part of a troubling trend of violence in Kirkuk and surrounding areas. Earlier in the week, an ambush on an army convoy southwest of the city resulted in the deaths of four Iraqi soldiers, with three others sustaining injuries
The ambitious plan, put forth by the Supply Ministry, has ignited a wave of opposition from bakers, millers, and consumers who fear the changes will negatively impact the quality and taste of their daily bread
In an official statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, Abdelaty warned that Israel's actions could inflame tensions across the region, potentially leading to “dire security and humanitarian consequences”
The targeted strike is part of a series of retaliatory actions by Israel as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, particularly following the deadly October 7, 2023 attack launched by Hamas on Israeli territory
Bomb disposal teams were deployed to mitigate risks posed by any unexploded ordnance. Medical teams reported that a few individuals sought assistance due to anxiety triggered by the rocket fire and the subsequent alarm
In one of Dubai’s largest real estate endowments this year, businessman Hamad bin Ahmed Al Hajri donated seven buildings worth Dh110 million to Awqaf Dubai, ensuring sustainable charitable returns for community development and continuing the UAE’s tradition of benevolence
KPMG’s 2025 Female Leaders Outlook shows women across the Middle East leading with confidence and clarity, driving business growth through technology, ESG, and people-focused strategies despite gender bias and rising digital risks in an era of global economic uncertainty
The Ministry of Tourism in Saudi Arabia has restructured its penalty system to make enforcement fairer and more proportional, distinguishing between major and minor violations while offering support to small tourism businesses under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 reforms
In a major advisory opinion, the ICJ declared Israel legally bound to allow UN aid into Gaza. The court dismissed Israel’s claims against UNRWA, stressing that humanitarian needs of Palestinians must be met despite political disputes
