News 03 Dec 2025 Celebrities back 'Free Marwan' campaign for Palestinian leader More than 200 celebrities, including actors Benedict Cumberbatch and Josh O’Connor, called on Israel on Wednesday to release imprisoned Palestinian politician Marwan Barghouti, who is seen by supporters as a… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2025 Etihad to welcome over 2 million December passengers as winter travel demand soars Etihad Airways expects over 2 million travellers in December as Abu Dhabi’s festive-season demand rises, urging guests to use digital services The post Etihad to welcome over 2 million December… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Dec 2025 UAE unveils National Practical Training Platform to boost student readiness for labour market The UAE has launched a National Practical Training Platform through Nafis, connecting students with training opportunities The post UAE unveils National Practical Training Platform to boost student readiness for labour… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Dec 2025 Paribu acquires VARA-authorised CoinMENA at $240 million valuation The Turkish digital asset platform enters MENA region after completing the country's largest fintech transaction and its first cross-border platform acquisition The post Paribu acquires VARA-authorised CoinMENA at $240 million… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Dec 2025 Sheikh Hamdan hails Alserkal Avenue’s role as an “influential creative platform” His Highness praises its contribution in enriching Dubai’s cultural and creative ecosystem, and fostering emerging talent The post Sheikh Hamdan hails Alserkal Avenue’s role as an “influential creative platform” appeared… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Dec 2025 Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign 300kmph, 785km rail link with $31bn economic impact and 30,000 jobs Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed a deal for a 300kmph, 785km high-speed rail link, set to $31bn impact and create 30,000 jobs The post Saudi Arabia and Qatar sign 300kmph,… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2025 Netanyahu's 'Sparta' metaphor obscures Israel's wartime economic reality – analysis Even with boycotts, sanctions, and embargoes making life harder, Israel will continue trading, innovating, and exporting, at the same time as it develops greater self-reliance. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Sep 2025 Dubai Police issues Global Village VIP ticket scam warning Dubai Police warns public over social media scams offering fake Global Village VIP tickets Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai Police issues Global Village VIP ticket scam warning Meet the Middle East
News 19 Sep 2025 Islamophobic biker gang hired to guard Gaza aid distribution sites – BBC The gang was reportedly hired to guard UG Solutions, a private contractor providing security at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation sites, where Hamas has targeted numerous aid workers. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Sep 2025 Dubai’s DIEZ trade hit record $91.5bn in 2024, up 19 per cent Dubai’s DIEZ posted record $91.5bn trade in 2024, up 19 per cent, with non-oil share at 13.7 per cent. Growth driven by key sectors and Dubai’s D33 agenda Source: Arabian… Meet the Middle East