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 04 Oct 2025 Saudi jobs: PIF launches ‘azm’ programme to train and employ workers in key vocational fields Saudi Arabia’s PIF launches ‘azm’ programme with HRDF, TVTC, ROSHN and Colleges of Excellence to certify and employ youth in vocational sectors The post Saudi jobs: PIF launches ‘azm’ programme… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Oct 2025 Abu Dhabi Chamber signs new US deals after 50% surge in American memberships Abu Dhabi Chamber US memberships up 50% in 2024 as new deals with Texas and North Carolina chambers boost trade and investment ties The post Abu Dhabi Chamber signs new… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Oct 2025 Most influential Arabs revealed; Dubai property boom, Saudi $55bn gaming takeover, UAE Rail progress – 10 things you missed this week Dubai property sales hit $14.8bn in September, Saudi completes $55bn gaming takeover and Etihad Rail’s 2026 plan – this week’s Gulf highlights The post Most influential Arabs revealed; Dubai property… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Oct 2025 ADIA joins $3.9bn deal for Häagen-Dazs maker Froneri ADIA to co-invest in $3.9bn Froneri ice cream deal with PAI Partners and Goldman Sachs’ Vintage Strategies, backing global growth strategy The post ADIA joins $3.9bn deal for Häagen-Dazs maker… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Oct 2025 Yom Kippur: The true meaning of 'all is forgiven' – opinion “All is forgiven” means no holding back; no grudges, no enmity, and most importantly, no self-inflicted poison. And not for some – but for all! Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Oct 2025 'I am sorry': A Yom Kippur apology to the families of hostages On this Yom Kippur, I am sorry that we as a people, who know far better than any other that there is no salvation without our unity, did not perform… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Oct 2025 Is Syria safe for Jews? Rabbis and Jewish leaders visit Damascus on goodwill mission ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The mission sought to explore the prospects of a new chapter of Jewish-Muslim relations after a regime change in Syria. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Is Syria safe… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Oct 2025 23-year-old Dead Sea hotel employee arrested under suspicion of spying for Iran Additionally, indictments were filed against two others who were reportingly working with the Islamic Republic. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 23-year-old Dead Sea hotel employee arrested under suspicion of spying… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Oct 2025 Israel must present its own plan for Gaza, or the world will do it for them – opinion Israel can either lead or be led. It can shape the outcome of this war and the future of Gaza and of this conflict, or it can wait until everyone… Meet the Middle East