News 18 Aug 2025 Meet the UAE’s first virtual family: ‘Latifa’ tops community vote Nearly 14,000 people took part in naming UAE’s first virtual character, paving the way for AI-powered digital ambassadors to promote smart services Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Meet the UAE’s… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 Pentagon steers clear of new Israel-Houthi escalation: What to know The US military has sought to avoid actions that could threaten the fragile truce with the Iran-armed rebels. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Pentagon steers clear of new Israel-Houthi escalation:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 Jazeera Airways offers “buy 1 get 1 free” flights across its network Travelers can book between 18–24 August and get a free ticket on any Jazeera Airways route for trips from September to December 2025 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Jazeera Airways… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 Hamas accepts new Gaza truce plan: Hamas official Hamas has accepted a new ceasefire proposal for Gaza, a senior member from the group said Monday, after a fresh diplomatic push to end more than 22 months of war.Mediators… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 GCC national income hits $2.14tn in 2023 as exports fall 7 per cent GCC-Stat data shows national income down 2.7 per cent year-on-year, but non-oil sector posts 6.4 per cent growth, led by finance, transport, and real estate Source: Arabian Business Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 Congo and M23 rebels miss deadline to reach Doha peace deal KINSHASA (Reuters) -The Congolese government and M23 rebels have missed Monday's deadline to reach a peace agreement in Doha, raising fears that tensions between the two parties might derail talks… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 Zelensky, Trump head for tense second meeting as White House switches rhetoric US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff previously claimed that the US could guarantee security details for Ukraine similar to that of NATO's Article 5. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Zelensky, Trump… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Aug 2025 Huckabee to 'Post': 'European leaders gave Hamas cover – that's when negotiations were over' US ambassador to Israel says European recognition of Palestinian state 'emboldened' Hamas while Arab nations call for its disarmament. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Huckabee to 'Post': 'European leaders gave… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Aug 2025 Dubai’s Wasl offers first-time buyers rare chance with new South Garden homes Wasl launches new South Garden phase with exclusive allocation for Dubai first-time home buyers Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai’s Wasl offers first-time buyers rare chance with new South Garden… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Aug 2025 Lebanon PM in Jordan as Beirut pushes Hezbollah disarmament, Iran’s influence wanes Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam headed to Jordan following a similar visit by President Joseph Aoun two months ago, as the two countries seek deeper ties. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
