Dubai’s most anticipated sporting and social event returns this November. The Dubai Racing Carnival 2025–26 at Meydan Racecourse promises thrilling races, exclusive dining, dazzling fashion, and world-class entertainment — all under the glittering Dubai skyline
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim mayor has ignited mixed reactions across Jewish communities, prompting both criticism and calls for reconciliation. Jewish leaders urge vigilance against antisemitism, while progressive voices seek cooperation to heal post-election divides
After 1,277 days of detention, French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been released from Iran’s Evin prison, following months of diplomatic negotiations between Tehran and Paris
Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Great Pyramid of Giza, housing 100,000 artefacts that trace millennia of ancient history, including Tutankhamun’s complete treasures
An Israeli military drone was reportedly shot down by UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, triggering mutual accusations and raising tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border under an uneasy truce
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative has achieved 85% of its targets, with economic diversification, rising non-oil GDP, and global business expansion transforming the Kingdom’s financial landscape
After halting operations over a decade ago due to security concerns, Algeria’s Sonatrach has restarted exploratory drilling in Libya’s Ghadames Basin near the Wafa Field
Saudi Arabia is set to host a new ATP Masters 1000 tournament in 2028. The week-long event will be non-mandatory, giving players flexibility amid concerns over calendar congestion
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
Hamas recalled 7,000 fighters and appointed military governors in Gaza, escalating tensions after the killing of its elite members, amid fears of internal bloodshed
Al Yamamah Steel’s wind tower plant begins commercial operations in Yanbu, producing large steel towers for advanced wind turbines and supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 renewable energy targets
The inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival faces criticism from Human Rights Watch, which urges performers to speak out against Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses and repression of free speech
Israel conducted its largest airstrike in Yemen, targeting Houthi military and intelligence facilities in Sanaa after drone attacks on Eilat injured 22 people. Civilian casualties were reported
Dubai’s most anticipated sporting and social event returns this November. The Dubai Racing Carnival 2025–26 at Meydan Racecourse promises thrilling races, exclusive dining, dazzling fashion, and world-class entertainment — all under the glittering Dubai skyline
Zohran Mamdani’s historic election as New York’s first Muslim mayor has ignited mixed reactions across Jewish communities, prompting both criticism and calls for reconciliation. Jewish leaders urge vigilance against antisemitism, while progressive voices seek cooperation to heal post-election divides
Egypt and Qatar have signed a $29.7 billion agreement to develop a major urban project on Egypt’s northwestern Mediterranean coast, aimed at boosting tourism, housing, and employment
Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40 and playing for Al-Nassr, believes La Liga offered easier goal-scoring opportunities than Saudi Arabia, claiming the Saudi Pro League currently presents tougher defensive challenges compared to Spain’s top division
