News 07 Dec 2025 'It's all over': how Iran abandoned Assad to his fate days before fall As city after city fell to a lightning rebel offensive in Syria last December, Iranian forces and diplomats supporting Bashar al-Assad saw the writing on the wall, abandoning the longtime… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Dec 2025 Cebu Pacific offers AED1 Dubai–Philippines fares in 2026 travel sale Cebu Pacific launches 12.12 Super Seat Fest, offering Dubai–Philippines flights from AED1, with travel from June to November 2026 The post Cebu Pacific offers AED1 Dubai–Philippines fares in 2026 travel… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2025 WATCH: IDF says two divisions pushing deeper into heart of Gaza City Hamas has created the largest human shield in history in Gaza City, IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Deffrin said, stressing that the terror group is preventing the evacuation of the city.… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Sep 2025 MENA electricity demand set to rise 50% by 2035, IEA warns Electricity use in MENA is surging, with $44bn invested in 2024 and demand set to rise 50 per cent by 2035, IEA says, led by cooling and desalination Source: Arabian… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Sep 2025 UN allows Palestinian President Abbas to speak via video after US denies visa Several countries are expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the meeting. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: UN allows Palestinian President Abbas to speak via video after US denies… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Sep 2025 UAE targets 2 million companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, says Minister of Economy UAE aims to grow to over 2m companies and 10 unicorns by 2031, with SMEs already contributing 63.5% of non-oil GDP, says Minister Abdullah bin Touq Source: Arabian Business Full… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Sep 2025 How is it that progressives support Hamas’s regressive agenda? – opinion Hamas and its supporters have created an incredibly powerful and viral social media machinery, assuming the favored role of underdog. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: How is it that progressives… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2025 WATCH: Nearly two dozen wounded, two in serious condition after Houthi drone crashes in Eilat The IDF said that the incident is being investigated, and said that attempts were made to intercept the drones. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: WATCH: Nearly two dozen wounded, two… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Sep 2025 Sport Industry Forum returns to Abu Dhabi with global leaders and game-changing conversations The 2025 edition is supported by the Department of Culture & Tourism – Abu Dhabi, alongside the Department of Community Development and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Source: Arabian Business… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Sep 2025 HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch promises to comply with DFSA after sanctions Dubai regulator prohibits the branch from soliciting or conducting business with new clients who had not completed the onboarding process Source: Arabian Business Full Article: HDFC Bank’s DIFC branch promises… Meet the Middle East