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 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 02 Oct 2025 What can we learn from Israel's peaceful interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla? – analysis In the end, the Israeli Navy appears to have carried out a well coordinated and peaceful interception of the vessels - and this was a complex task. Source: Jerusalem Post… 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 05 Oct 2025 Hamas starts gathering hostage remains, confirms decision to gradually disarm – report The terror organization also reportedly requested, through Egyptian mediators, that the IDF cease airstrikes in the Gaza Strip so that it can complete the task. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Oct 2025 UAE releases historic first satellite images from MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT The UAE unveils historic satellite images from MBZ-SAT and Etihad-SAT, marking a milestone in space technology and Earth observation The post UAE releases historic first satellite images from MBZ-SAT and… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Oct 2025 Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth finalises $870mm deal for Greece and Cyprus’s largest private hospital group PureHealth finalises $868m acquisition of Greece’s Hellenic Healthcare Group, expanding Abu Dhabi’s healthcare footprint The post Abu Dhabi’s PureHealth finalises $870mm deal for Greece and Cyprus’s largest private hospital group… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Oct 2025 New Saudi visa rules, new mall in Dubai, UK talent exodus, UAE record property sales – 10 stories you missed this week Saudi Arabia’s new visa rules, Dubai’s $4.2bn mall launch, record UAE property sales, and more — here are the top 10 stories this week The post New Saudi visa rules,… Meet the Middle East
News 13 Oct 2025 Etihad passenger growth hits 18 per cent as airline flies 16.1m travellers Etihad Airways carried 16.1m passengers in the first nine months of 2025, up 18 per cent year-on-year, with average 89 per cent load factor The post Etihad passenger growth hits… Meet the Middle East
News 14 Oct 2025 'Begin our shared journey': Noa Argamani shares first post since being reunited with Avinatan Or Noa Argamani gave special thanks to US Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and US President Donald Trump. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 'Begin our shared journey':… Meet the Middle East