News 01 Oct 2025 UAE-Australia CEPA comes into force to boost trade beyond $10bn by 2032 The UAE-Australia CEPA is now in force, aiming to raise annual trade from $4.2bn in 2024 to more than $10bn by 2032, while boosting investment ties Source: Arabian Business Full… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 Dubai’s SolitAir marks first year with 30 Global South cargo routes and plans 20-aircraft fleet by 2027 Dubai-based SolitAir marks one year with 30 Global South cargo routes, a fleet of seven Boeing freighters and plans to expand to 20 aircraft by 2027 Source: Arabian Business Full… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 Saudi Arabia enforces new Saudization and worker registration rules for tourism sector Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved new rules for worker registration and Saudization in licensed tourism facilities, with strict compliance checks Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia enforces… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 Indian investors lead UAE fractional property boom with 37% share as millennials drive demand PRYPCO Blocks data shows Indian investors hold 37% of UAE fractional property ownership, as millennials drive demand and upfront rental guarantees boost returns Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Indian investors… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 ALEC IPO raises $381m after 21x oversubscription in UAE’s biggest construction listing ALEC’s IPO on the DFM raised $381m with demand topping $8.1bn, marking the UAE’s biggest-ever construction listing by size and value Source: Arabian Business Full Article: ALEC IPO raises 1m… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 Spain to discuss arms embargo on Israel on October 7 anniversary The Spanish parliament will discuss approving a full arms embargo on the two-year anniversary of Hamas's October 7 massacre. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Spain to discuss arms embargo on… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 Hamas asks for clarification on Trump's 20-point Gaza plan clauses The source said in the report that Hamas has the right to make some amendments to the proposal "if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is allowed to do so." Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 This Yom Kippur, Chabad Shanghai emissaries reflect on absence of inherent antisemitism in China Shanghai’s Jewish community doesn’t announce itself with a grand facade. It lives in a modest building, adapted over time into a full community hub with a small synagogue. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 Trump tells Hamas to accept Gaza deal within days or 'pay in hell' Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Hamas to accept his 20-point Gaza peace plan, giving the terrorist organization "three or four days" to respond. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Oct 2025 IDF completing takeover of Netzarim Corridor, Defense Minister Katz says "This is the last chance for Gaza residents who are interested in moving southward and leaving Hamas terrorists isolated in Gaza City," Katz said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: IDF… Meet the Middle East
