Fire Breaks Out at Mini Heritage Village in Arad, No Injuries Reported
A fire broke out today at the beloved Mini Heritage Village in Arad, Bahrain, causing significant damage and prompting a swift response from emergency services. The incident, which sent visible…
Qatar participates in meeting of Committee of Heads of International Relations Departments in GCC Ministries of Justice
The State of Qatar actively participated in the inaugural meeting of the Committee of Heads of International Relations Departments within the Ministries of Justice of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
GCC, Switzerland Sign MoU to Establish Strategic Dialogue
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Switzerland have formalized their commitment to closer ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a strategic dialogue. The agreement, inked…
Gulf Cybersecurity meeting in Kuwait
The Gulf region is increasingly focused on bolstering its defenses against the growing threat of cyberattacks. This has led to increased collaboration between nations, most recently exemplified by the 21st…
Dubai Holding buys Jumeirah Mallorca, expands European hotel portfolio
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced significant updates to its labor laws on May 15, 2025, impacting both employers and employees across the…
Emirates NBD issues Dh1 billion first-ever digital bond in MENA
Emirates NBD has successfully issued a Dh1 billion digital bond, marking a significant milestone for debt capital markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The bond, issued…
AI cloud startup Runpod hits $120M in ARR — and it started with a Reddit post
Runpod, an AI app hosting platform, has rapidly ascended to a $120 million annual revenue run rate just four years after its launch, according to company founders Zhen Lu and…
Saudi Arabia upbeat about just and sustainable solutions for Yemeni crisis
The Saudi Arabian Cabinet, chaired by King Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday, reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to regional stability and humanitarian aid. Discussions centered on efforts to achieve a lasting…
Qatar Museums launches architecture and design program
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Museums (QM) is currently hosting a compelling series of events focused on architecture and design, running through February 14, 2026. The program, titled “Architecture and Design…
Azerbaijan’s president says world now ruled by strength, not law
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev stated on January 20, 2026, that the global landscape is shifting towards a system defined by power dynamics rather than international law. Speaking at the World…