News 08 Dec 2025 'Big hopes for Africa': Defence firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo By Alexander DziadoszCAIRO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles and an AI-powered navigation system were among the wares displayed at one of Africa and the Middle East’s biggest arms… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Saudi construction sector surges with $1.7tn pipeline of projects Saudi Arabia’s construction sector is booming with a $1.7tn project pipeline, Turner & Townsend cites giga-projects and Vision 2030 as key drivers Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi construction sector… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Sharjah records $1.5bn FDI surge in H1 2025, fastest growth among UAE emirates Sharjah leads UAE in FDI growth with $1.5bn inflows in H1 2025, 74 new projects, and 2,578 jobs, marking its strongest investment performance yet Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Sharjah… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Ankara shrugs as Greece, Cyprus try to block Turkey from $170B EU defense scheme The European Union faces fresh tensions as Greece resists Turkey’s effort to tap into a $170 billion defense fund, highlighting long-standing regional disputes. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Ankara shrugs… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Israel seeks to make Gaza City unliveable, says UN expert Francesca Albanese By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA (Reuters) -The top U.N. expert on Palestinian rights, Francesca Albanese, said Israel was trying to make Gaza City unliveable in its assault on the enclave's largest… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Israeli student found guilty of spying for Iran: What to know The conviction of the 22-year-old Jewish religious student comes as Iran expands efforts to recruit both Jews and Arabs in Israel. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israeli student found guilty… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Saudi retail: Al Futtaim acquires 49.95% stake in Cenomi for $672m Al Futtaim acquires a 49.95 per cent stake in Cenomi Retail for $672m, marking one of Saudi Arabia’s largest foreign retail investments Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi retail: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Sharjah property market surges 75.8% with $1.33bn transactions in August 2025 Sharjah real estate transactions surged 75.8 per cent in August 2025 to $1.33bn across 9,379 deals, highlighting strong investor demand and growth Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Sharjah property market… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Saudi Arabia launches Google Pay Saudi Central Bank launches Google Pay via mada, advancing Vision 2030 goals to boost digital payments, reduce cash reliance, and enhance inclusion Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia launches… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Sep 2025 Netanyahu says Israel should invest in influence operations to counteract isolation By Steven ScheerJERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel needs to invest heavily in "influence operations" in traditional and social media to counteract economic isolation arising from negative publicity abroad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Meet the Middle East
