News 19 Aug 2025 Spain denies viral claim it sent pork, mouldy food in aid packages to Gaza Strip Spain has air-dropped about 12 tons of aid via 24 parachutes, intended for approximately 11,000 people over the last two months. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Spain denies viral claim… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Aug 2025 How a Ukrainian designer helped Zelensky dress for Trump diplomacy Zelensky's dark military-style outfit was one of the things Trump objected to during a disastrous Oval Office meeting in February, when the Ukrainian leader was given a public scolding. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 UAE airlines add 15 new destinations as passenger numbers hit 75.4m UAE passenger numbers, cargo volumes, and air traffic movements all climb as national carriers add 15 new destinations Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE airlines add 15 new destinations as… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 PIF assets hit $913bn in 2024 as Saudi fund drives economic transformation Annual report reveals $243bn non-oil GDP contribution since 2021, record governance score, and global brand leadership for Saudi Arabia's PIF Source: Arabian Business Full Article: PIF assets hit 3bn in… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 Sudan’s army chief meets Trump adviser amid US peace push: Reports The meeting is just the latest in a series of international attempts at mediating an end to the Sudanese civil war, all of which have failed to yield a lasting… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 South Sudan says no talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza NAIROBI (Reuters) -South Sudan is not in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from war-torn Gaza, South Sudan's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Associated Press, citing six… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 Etihad hits 2m passengers in July 2025 as fleet grows to 111 aircraft Etihad Airways flew 2m passengers in July 2025, up 19 per cent year-on-year, as its fleet hit 111 aircraft and network expanded to 81 destinations. Source: Arabian Business Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 Dubai traffic: RTA adds new lane to cut Nad Al Hamar travel time by 27% Dubai roadworks to slash congestion and link Ras Al Khor Road and Nad Al Hamar Intersection Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai traffic: RTA adds new lane to cut Nad… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 Saudi gaming market surges with 2.4m consoles imported amid esports boom Saudi Arabia’s gaming industry surges with 2.4m consoles imported, faster game response times, and a $70m Esports World Cup in Riyadh Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi gaming market surges… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Aug 2025 IDF chief Zamir's dispute with Netanyahu fuels turmoil in military leadership Following Eyal Zamir's "sin" of speaking his mind about a new policy, he appears to have turned into the prime minister's new main target for blame. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East