News 02 Dec 2025 Saudi Arabia approves 2026 budget: $349.2bn spending, $305.9bn deficit Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget with $349.2bn in spending, $305.9bn in revenue and a $44bn deficit The post Saudi Arabia approves 2026 budget: $349.2bn spending, $305.9bn deficit… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Dec 2025 Dubai real estate: $245m Franck Muller Yachting branded real estate development sold out breaking ground Franck Muller Yachting, a $245m Dubai Maritime City development by London Gate and Franck Muller, sold out before construction begins The post Dubai real estate: $245m Franck Muller Yachting branded… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2025 Pope Leo scraps Francis’s Vatican fundraising panel amid budget shift Pope Leo has dissolved the Vatican's fundraising panel, created in Francis’s final months, and ordered a review of future efforts. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Pope Leo scraps Francis’s Vatican… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Dec 2025 Putin arrest warrant will stand even if Ukraine agrees to amnesty, ICC prosecutors say Russia rejects the ICC's jurisdiction and has repeatedly denied allegations of war crimes. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Putin arrest warrant will stand even if Ukraine agrees to amnesty, ICC… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Dec 2025 Anti-Israel protester attempts to take Toronto officer's weapon at panel with Israeli politicians Thomas Zinderdine was charged with assaulting and disarming an officer and uttering threats. He and his fellow 21-year-old activist were also charged with criminal harassment. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Dec 2025 Iran directing Hamas money network in Turkey, moving hundreds of millions to terrorists Hamas, with the support of Iran, continues to "push forward terrorist plots against Israel and is trying to rebuild its capabilities, including outside of the Gaza Strip," Adraee stated. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Dec 2025 Switzerland adopts first-ever national strategy against racism, antisemitism The strategy aims to improve the identification of racism and antisemitism, to protect those affected, and to strengthen the prevention of racism at the institutional level. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Sep 2025 Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector grows 19% to $4.9bn GDP contribution Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity market hit $4.1bn in 2024, adding $4.9bn to GDP with 19% growth, says NCA report Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity sector grows 19% to… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Sep 2025 Allenby Crossing attack highlights rising terror threat from Jordan – analysis Israeli officials have increasing concerns over threats that have come from the Kingdom of Jordan over the last several years. The last attack only confirms the concerns. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Sep 2025 Expand North Star 2025 launches new features as Dubai hosts world’s biggest startup event Expand North Star 2025 marks its 10th anniversary with five new features, including ScaleX, Green Impact, and Deeptech Summit, strengthening Dubai’s role as a global tech hub Source: Arabian Business… Meet the Middle East