Middle East Experience

Oscar Piastri topped the times as McLaren dominated second practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Friday with Max Verstappen struggling to make an impact in his Red Bull.Piastri posted a quickest lap of 1min 30.505s with his teammate Lando Norris only a tenth of a second adrift.The chasing pack was led by the Mercedes of George Russell albeit over five tenths of a second back in an ominous display of force by McLaren at a track where the Bahraini-backed team have yet to win in 21 visits.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: McLaren dominate Bahrain practice as Verstappen struggles

Erdogan accused Israel of fueling divisions in Syria and committing "genocide" in Gaza at the Antalya Forum, which also saw Syria’s first official participation.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Erdogan says Israel is fueling Syrian divisions at Antalya Forum

The United States wants a nuclear agreement "as soon as possible", Iran said after rare talks on Saturday, as US President Donald Trump threatens military action if they fail to reach a deal.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who briefly spoke face-to-face with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff during the indirect meeting in Oman, said the talks would resume next Saturday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks

This number represents a marked increase compared to previous years, cementing the market's position as a primary shopping destination in Sharjah
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Sharjah Souq Al Jubail draws 400,000 visitors during Ramadan period

Comparing the first two months of 2024 and 2025 reveals substantial shifts in investor demographics in Dubai
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate: Property transactions surge 35.5% as off-plan market thrives in 2025

The fully-managed service aims to help organisations identify potential threats and develop response mechanisms to maintain operational efficiency during disruptions
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: e& launches business continuity as a service at NCEMA summit 2025

Israel said Saturday its military had completed the takeover of a new corridor in southern Gaza, advancing its efforts to seize large parts of the war-battered Palestinian territory.The military also announced a sweeping evacuation order for tens of thousands of residents of Khan Yunis and surrounding areas in southern Gaza ahead of a planned strike after projectiles were fired from there.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel seizes key Gaza corridor, expanding offensive

The Dubai project is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2027
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate: AMIS Development launches mn Woodland Crest Project in Meydan

DP World currently operates 10 ports and terminals, three economic zones, and over 200 warehouses across Africa
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: DP World, India launch Bharat Africa Setu to double trade with Africa

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, on Saturday opposed a South American request to expand the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, saying such increases in numbers would lead to "chaos".The centenary edition, hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco with three matches also being staged in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, is already set to welcome 48 teams - a far cry from the 13 in the inaugural event in Uruguay in 1930.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Asian football chief fears 'chaos' if 2030 World Cup expands to 64 teams