Middle East Experience

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 pre-budget projects $350bn spending and $305bn revenues, with 4.6% GDP growth forecast and a 3.3% deficit
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia unveils 0bn 2026 budget plan

One official confirmed that talks with Syria have progressed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu to meet with seven ministers to discuss advancing Syria deal, sources tell 'Post'

Prime Minister Netanyahu hints at possible peace with Syria and Lebanon, but regional instability and Hezbollah's presence continue to pose major obstacles.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu's speech: Israel, Lebanon, Syria, and the gaps that remain to peace - analysis

"We call on the Israeli government to cease settlement construction and expansion," Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Singapore to sanction Israeli settler leaders, supports Palestine statehood

UAE invests $12bn in its space sector as Minister Ahmad Al Falasi highlights private participation and global partnerships at Dubai Airshow 2025
The post UAE space sector takes off with $12bn investment and private sector push appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE space sector takes off with bn investment and private sector push

The Dubai RTA and Majid Al Futtaim open a new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute
The post Dubai opens new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai opens new Sheikh Zayed Road bridge to Mall of the Emirates, cutting travel time from 10 to 1 minute

India–UAE CEPA trade surges 33.9 per cent to $37.6bn in H1 2025 as leaders unveil new research roadmap, with $100bn target set for 2030
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: CEPA powers .6bn India–UAE trade boom, leaders set sights on 0bn by 2030

GCC to replace flat 50% excise tax on sweetened drinks with a sugar-based system, introducing four new tiers to take effect from 2026
The post GCC sugar tax explained: New four-tier beverage rules from 2026 appeared first on Arabian Business: Latest News on the Middle East, Real Estate, Finance, and More.
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: GCC sugar tax explained: New four-tier beverage rules from 2026

The soldier was critically wounded from the accidental shot, and succumbed to his wounds overnight on Monday. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF soldier dies from unintentional police fire

US President Donald Trump addressed the UNGA for the first time in six years, stating that the "guns of war that shattered the peace that I forged".
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Recognizing Palestinian state would be too great for Hamas': Trump at UNGA