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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways ramp up operations after Wizz Air's exit
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital's first low-cost carrier, has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A320 aircraft, bringing its total fleet size to 12 aircraft. The carrier also announced plans to add two more Airbus A320 aircraft...

IHC Acquires SME Financing Platform eFunder, Rebrands as Zelo
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox International Holding Company (IHC), a global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the completion of its acquisition of eFunder, a private financing...

IMF projects $3bln in USD Inflows from Egypt’s asset sales during FY2025/26
Arab Finance: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected that Egyptian authorities would attract nearly $3 billion in dollar inflows from asset sales during the current fiscal year (FY) 2025/2026, according to the IMF’s latest report. The...

Will we stop Saudi Arabia developing a nuclear weapon?
Though clearly resolved to declare victory over Iran’s nuclear program and move on, Donald Trump has been beset this summer by assertions that the Iranian effort has not been “obliterated” after all and that the mullahs will be back at work in no...

From judicial overhaul to Gaza war: Israel sees sharp decline in returning citizens
A new report from the Knesset’s Research and Information Center, prepared for a discussion led by Democrats party lawmaker Gilad Kariv, highlights the scale of this decline, its causes and the challenges of reversing it. 2 View gallery New olim at...

Market Watch: Tariff letters spoil the party
Sponsored content Andrew Gillham of Team Asset Management offers this week’s market review AMERICAN stocks slipped back from their all-time highs after President Trump sent out letters to more world leaders to warn that new tariffs would take...

France, UK and Germany set deadline to restore UN sanctions on Iran
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Qatar Airways to resume flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025
On 16 July 2025, Qatar Airways announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Aleppo, Syria from 10 August 2025. The flights will be increased to four weekly flights from 1 September 2025. Qatar Airways operations to the city first began in...

Thermal power capacity in Iran surpasses 77,000 MW
TEHRAN – Iran's thermal power generation capacity has exceeded 77,000 megawatts following the addition of new units to the national electricity grid, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the Thermal Power Plant Holding Company (TPPH)....

Lammy hints at sanctions for Israeli minister over Gaza camp plans
Israel’s defence minister could face UK sanctions over a proposal to force Palestinians into a closed section of the Gaza Strip, the Foreign Secretary has hinted. David Lammy has condemned defence minister Israel Katz, who has reportedly put...
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How Trump could use a building renovation to oust the Fed chair WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S....

Attraction 'like mythical Egyptian tomb' resurrected after fears it had been lost
A historical steam engine echoing the allure of a "mythical Egyptian tomb" has been resurrected after many feared it was swallowed by history. After almost 10 years of meticulous restoration, it now resides on the coastline as its new sanctuary....

Several oil fields shut in Iraq's KRG after 3rd drone strike this week
Several oil fields in Iraq's Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) territory ceased production after sustaining significant infrastructure damage, authorities said, following a third consecutive day of drone attacks on Wednesday. It was not certain...

Syrian Christians live in fear, weighing migration after church bombing, businessman’s murder
Christians in Syria are grappling with whether to remain in or emigrate from their homeland as they continue to witness deadly anti-Christian attacks, such as the recent murder of a Christian businessman and the June 22 bombing at a Greek Orthodox...

Drone attacks hit three oil fields in northern Iraq
Explosive-laden drones hit three oil fields in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Wednesday, Kurdish authorities said, a day after a similar attack halted operations at a US-run field. Production in two fields operated by the Norwegian group...
Thailand eyes Middle East market to make up for Chinese tourists
Attracting Chinese tourists remains a priority, but the agency is also targeting other marketsPublished Mon, Jul 14, 2025 · 03:55 PM [BANGKOK] Thailand aims to boost tourist arrivals and spending from the Middle East and South-east Asia to help...

Kashmir's Small Businesses Brace For Global Expansion: The Role Of Legal Transparency And LEI Registration
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Introduction In the heart of the Himalayas – where snow-capped peaks kiss the sky, a quieter revolution is underway. The small businesses in Kashmir are long known for their artistry and tradition are now emerging as a...

EU–Israel: European Demonstration Calling for the Suspension of the Association Agreement
On Tuesday, 15 July at 12:30 p.m., demonstrators from across Europe gathered in front of the European External Action Service (EEAS) at 234 Petite Rue de la Loi, demanding the immediate suspension of the EU–Israel Association Agreement. On the eve...

Live from Chicgo with Michal Oren: Reimagining Israel’s story
Hey, I’m Noam Weissman and you’re listening to Unpacking Israeli History, the podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most intense, historically fascinating, and often misunderstood events and stories linked to Israeli history. This...

Recommerce Intelligence Report 2025 Market To Surpass $310 Billion By 2029 - Market Is Expanding Through OEM, Retail, And Platform Convergence
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The recommerce market is projected to grow at a 12.1% annual rate, reaching $210.7 billion by 2025. A detailed report highlights market dynamics, segmented by consumer segments, channels, and categories. Gain...