News 01 Dec 2025 Saudi Arabia signs first visa-free travel agreement with Russia: What to know The deal will allow citizens of either country to enter visa-free for 90 days for tourism, business and family visits. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Saudi Arabia signs first visa-free… Meet the Middle East
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 Emirates signs deal with Bahamasair to boost Caribbean connectivity Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair, offering single-ticket travel from its global network to Nassau and Freeport The post Emirates signs deal with Bahamasair to boost Caribbean connectivity appeared first… Meet the Middle East
News 04 Dec 2025 UAE residents can invest in Retail Sukuk from $1,089 with Emirates Islamic app UAE Ministry of Finance partners with Emirates Islamic to expand Retail Sukuk , enabling investment in fractional T-Sukuk via app The post UAE residents can invest in Retail Sukuk from… Meet the Middle East
News 05 Dec 2025 Saudi Arabia’s smart hospital market to triple by 2033 as Vision 2030 fuels digital healthcare boom AI diagnostics, robotics, remote monitoring and 5G-enabled systems are driving a rapid transformation in Saudi hospitals The post Saudi Arabia’s smart hospital market to triple by 2033 as Vision 2030… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Dec 2025 IndiGo crisis leads to government intervention to cap airfares in India The civil aviation ministry ordered IndiGo to complete all ticket refunds by Sunday evening and ensure baggage deliveries within the next 48 hours The post IndiGo crisis leads to government… Meet the Middle East
News 07 Dec 2025 Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into my car, stole my phone' "I woke up, went to my car, and found out that it had been broken into," Kupershtein said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Former hostage Bar Kupershtein: 'Thieves broke into… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Dec 2025 Shas threatens to oppose 2026 state budget over haredi food-voucher exclusion If the budget is not approved by the end of March, the close of the fiscal year, the Knesset will automatically dissolve, and new elections will be called. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2025 IDF intercepts Houthi missile after sirens triggered in central Israel The attack comes after a series of strikes by the military in Hodeidah's port, with Houthi-linked media stating that at least 12 strikes were recorded. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Sep 2025 Ras Al Khaimah to host inaugural global real estate investment summit in October 2025 Ras Al Khaimah will host the first International Real Estate Investment Summit in Oct 2025, as UAE property FDI surges to record highs Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Ras Al… Meet the Middle East