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  6. UAE airport renaming and football club posts draw criticism from Saudi social media users

    Emirati social media posts announcing the renaming of Al-Ain International Airport and documenting a football team’s departure for Iraq have drawn criticism from Saudi users, amid reports of attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The controversy began after the Emirates News Agency

    Middle East MonitorSaudi Arabia

  8. Jordan approves 'landmark' $564m sukuk for Greater Amman Municipality

    RIYADH: Jordan has approved its first municipal Islamic sukuk issuance, worth 400 million Jordanian dinars ($564.2 million), offering a 5.5 percent annual return over five years to strengthen the Greater Amman Municipality’s financial governance. The issuance will use an ijara muntahia bittamleek st

    Arab NewsSaudi Arabia

  12. Palestinian succumbs to wounds sustained in Israeli attack in northern Gaza

    Palestinian succumbs to wounds sustained in Israeli attack in northern Gaza A Palestinian man has died from wounds sustained in an Israeli attack in northern Gaza, Wafa news agency reports, citing medical sources. According to the sources, Khaled Abdel-Fattah Jaber, died from wounds sustained

    Middle East EyePalestine

  13. Aramco CEO: No nation can protect the world's energy routes alone

    At the WPC Energy Congress, Aramco CEO Amin Nasser emphasized that securing global energy infrastructure requires collective international efforts, stating that even capable nations like Saudi Arabia cannot safeguard energy routes alone. He highlighted the importance of resilience in the Kingdom's e

    Arab NewsSaudi arabia

  14. EU establishes new Lebanon support mission

    The EU has launched a new mission to support Lebanon by advising its military and security forces, aiming to improve border and internal security.

    Arab NewsLebanon

  15. Kraken Secures Full Dubai VARA Approval Through Payward Ahead of UAE Launch

    Kraken has entered Dubai’s regulated crypto market with its parent company Payward gaining full VARA approval, allowing for the UAE’s investors to access cryptoccurrency trading services over the coming weeks. Kraken Receives Full VARA Approval for UAE Market Entry On October 12, Payward received th

    CoinGapeUAE

  16. Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentary

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in the award-winning Gaza war documentary "NAZA". The film, which won the Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival last month, is based on testimony from 24 unnamed Israeli milit

    France24 WorldIsrael

  18. Britain’s Jerusalem mission stays open, but its work with Palestinians is in doubt

    On 8 October, 2026, Israel’s foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, announced that the British Consulate General in Jerusalem “ceases operations today”. Overnight, workers had taken down the plaque reading “British Consulate General” from the building in Sheikh Jarrah, Reuters reported. In a statement that

    Middle East MonitorIsrael

  20. Israeli elections: Grotesque court spectacle sets a chilling precedent

    Israeli elections: Grotesque court spectacle sets a chilling precedent Orly Noy on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 20:05 Ruling to uphold the disqualification of Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh shows the true face of our 'democracy' Sami Abu Shehadeh, pictured at centre, and other Ara

    Middle East EyeIsrael

  21. Imaan Hammam spotlights Riyadh-founded brand amid birthday celebrations

    DUBAI: Dutch-Moroccan-Egyptian model Imaan Hammam has long been a favorite among the fashion industry’s biggest names, with birthday tributes from fellow models and designers reflecting the close relationships she has built throughout her career. The model also received a gift from Riyadh-based labe

    Arab NewsSaudi Arabia

  23. Hamas condemns Israel Defence Minister’s threat to assassinate Khalil al-Hayya

    Hamas on Sunday condemned Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz’s threats to assassinate its political bureau chief, Khalil al-Hayya, describing them as “organised state terrorism” and accusing the Israeli government of political bankruptcy. In a statement received by Quds Press, Hamas said the threa

    Middle East MonitorIsrael

  29. Blockchain Life 2026 to Bring 200+ Speakers to Dubai on Dec. 1-2

    Blockchain Life 2026, the 17th edition of the international forum on Web3, cryptocurrency, mining and AI, will take place Dec. 1-2 at Festival Arena in Dubai. Organizers expect more than 15,000 attendees from over 130 countries, alongside 200+ speakers and 200+ sponsors. The two-day forum will gathe

    BeInCryptoUAE

  30. Kraken UAE Launch Nears as Payward Secures Full VARA Approval

    TLDR: Payward received Full Market Approval from VARA, the final stage of Dubai’s licensing process. Kraken will offer AED-denominated spot and margin trading, with direct dirham deposits and withdrawals. Institutional clients will receive OTC spot trading and Kraken Prime access when the service go

    BlockonomiUAE

  41. ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto

    Bitcoin Magazine ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto The U.S. will seize $1 billion of Iran’s crypto this week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. It isn’t clear which asset though. This post ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Thre

    Bitcoin MagazineIran

  42. Saudi Arabia launches air safety probe into flydubai incident, sources say 

    Saudi Arabia has launched an air accident probe following last week's cockpit stabbing on a flydubai jet, as experts examine any fallout for aviation safety alongside a separate UAE-led criminal investigation, three people close to the matter said.  The post Saudi Arabia launches air safety probe in

    Reuters WorldSaudi arabia

  43. ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests

    A teenager from Amman, Jordan suspected of leading the prolific data theft and extortion group ShinyHunters has been detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI to identify other members of the hacking gang. KrebsOnSecurity has learned that the suspect, who uses the hacker handle "Rey," was

    Krebs on SecurityJordan

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