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King Salman

King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital

King Salman

King Salman chairing cabinet meeting

King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital

UAE

A shift from aid to leadership

UAE joins US peace board, bolstering Arab role in Gaza’s future

Syria's Kurds

Biggest shift in territorial control in Syria since 2024

Damascus advances on SDF enclaves in major territorial shift

Post-war Gaza

‘A disaster, but there is no alternative’

Some European states rethink presence at US-backed Gaza base

Tunisia floods

Extreme weather

Army mobilised as heavy rains trigger deadly floods across Tunisia

Iran's protests

A weakened regime

Tehran threatens holy war for attacks on supreme leader

Syria's Kurds

Fragility of post-war settlements

Syria offensive derails Kurdish talks, triggers tensions in Turkey

Sadrist movement

A call to secure borders

Sadr flags Baathist-ISIS nexus as Syria clashes raise Iraq security fears

Counter-terrorism

Leaning more towards a preventive approach

Kuwait reinforces legal measures against transnational terrorism

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From the museum to the sky: When imagination outpaces traffic jams

Manal El-Zobaidi

The Iranian military is the only institution capable of catalyzing the downfall of the regime

A war without headlines: Israel’s shock-and-awe campaign in the West Bank

Iran's internet blackouts shield state brutality in a decade of dissent

After the rain: Morocco’s moment to secure its water future

Has nuclear testing now become imperative for Iran?

Sharjah Real Estate

Strategic planning elevates Sharjah to real estate powerhouse

Sharjah Real Estate

A deep structural transformation within Sharjah’s property market

Strategic planning elevates Sharjah to real estate powerhouse

UAE

A commitment to constructive international cooperation

UAE showcases investment, innovation strategy at Davos 2026

Air traffic

Redefining urban mobility

Electric air taxis set to redefine urban transport in Dubai by year-end

Qatar's investments

A strategy that is complementary but highly targeted

Qatar positions itself as gatekeeper for investment in rebuilding Syria

Ramadan drama series

Bahrain’s Ramadan drama line-up promises laughter, cultural flair

Ramadan drama series

A mix of comedy and social satire

Bahrain’s Ramadan drama line-up promises laughter, cultural flair

Festivals

Increasingly visible on the global cultural map

Music, art and self-expression converge at Freakyard 2026 in Riyadh

Africa Cup of Nations

A night of tension, controversy and dramatic swings

Morocco loses final but wins prestige after dramatic AFCON night

Africa Cup of Nations

Moroccan fans celebrate in Tangier after winning their AFCON semi-final against Nigeria

Africa Cup of Nations: A festive spectacle in Morocco

Spectrum XXIV

Enamel on aluminium, 80 x 80 cm

Bahraini artist Rashid Al Khalifa debuts at Belgium's BRAFA

Arab Music

A sharp and richly-textured voice

Mansour Rahbani’s poetic legacy takes symphonic flight in Beirut

Social Media

Regulatory oversight is crucial

Viral social media trend leaves experts alarmed

Colours That Survived

"Begging For Food" by 16-year-old Yara, powerfully depicts the theme of starvation in Gaza

American YouTuber Ms. Rachel holds exhibition for Gaza’s children in New York

Demography

Multiple causes

Arab world faces sharp decline in birth rates amid demographic shifts

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