News 29 Sep 2025 Overview analysis: 150 Most Influential Arabs 2025 This year’s expanded list – which has grown from 100 to 150 – introduces a three-category structure that captures the full spectrum of Arab influence Source: Arabian Business Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Sep 2025 Qatar tells US it can convince Hamas to disarm, accept Trump plan Sources told the Post that Qatar was "capable of persuading Hamas to agree to a deal that includes demilitarization." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Qatar tells US it can convince… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Sep 2025 Family of genocide term's creator move to block US institute from using his name Formal complaint in Pennsylvania says the group misleads the public and distorts Raphael Lemkin’s legacy, while repeatedly accusing Israel of “genocide.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Family of genocide term's… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Sep 2025 ‘Today, we burn the Jews’: Scandal after Argentinian high schoolers shout antisemitic slogan Argentinian President Javier Milei strongly condemned the incident, calling it reprehensible. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: ‘Today, we burn the Jews’: Scandal after Argentinian high schoolers shout antisemitic slogan Meet the Middle East
News 29 Sep 2025 UAE presses Netanyahu to back Trump Gaza plan, warns against West Bank annexation The UAE warned Netanyahu that annexation would shut the door to further Israeli normalization with leading Arab and Muslim nations. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: UAE presses Netanyahu to back… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Sep 2025 Knesset approves NIS 30 b. increase in defense budget for ‘war-related’ expenses The bill passed its third reading with 55 in favor and 50 against, following a full day of speeches from the coalition and opposition members. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2025 Abu Dhabi bans crypto mining on farms with fines up to $27,225 ADAFSA has banned cryptocurrency mining on Abu Dhabi farms, imposing fines up to AED100,000 ($27,225), equipment confiscation and suspension of farm services Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Abu Dhabi bans… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2025 Abu Dhabi invests $3.54bn to become world’s first AI-native government by 2027 Abu Dhabi to showcase TAMM 4.0 at GITEX 2025 as it scales AI across 40 entities, backed by AED13bn ($3.54bn) investment to build the world’s first AI-native government Source: Arabian… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2025 Saudi Arabia unveils $180m fashion and film funds Saudi Arabia has launched $180m investment funds for fashion and film, supporting growth in creative industries and advancing Vision 2030 cultural goals Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia unveils… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Sep 2025 Saudi real estate: Dar Global and Trump Organisation launch $1bn Trump Plaza Jeddah Dar Global and The Trump Organisation will launch Trump Plaza Jeddah, a $1bn mixed-use project with residences, offices and a Central Park-inspired design in Saudi Arabia Source: Arabian Business Full… Meet the Middle East
