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MENA’s Billion-Dollar Startup Revolution

For many years, the idea of creating billion-dollar startups in the Middle East and North Africa seemed distant. Today, however, it is a reality. From 2020 to the first half of 2025, the region has birthed eight unicorns, with more…

Gold Surges as Global Economic Uncertainty Rises

The precious metal recorded $4,000.01 in early Asian trading, after rising more than 50% since the beginning of the year. Analysts believe that expectations of a reduction in US interest rates have contributed to enhancing the appeal of gold as…

Police Detain 17 in Berlin Protest

A police spokesperson stated in a statement on Tuesday that “our forces detained 17 participants in the road-blocking operation and filed cases against them for obstructing traffic and chanting anti-constitutional slogans.” She added that the police also initiated an investigation…

Sabir Fathi: Crafting Peace with Tasbeehs in Al Ain

Seated in his wheelchair with a radiant smile, Sabir Fathi, a Jordanian expatriate residing in Al Ain, dedicates hours daily to handcrafting Islamic prayer beads (tasbeehs), undeterred by his disability. At 50, Fathi was born without legs and with significant…

UAE’s Influential Healthcare Leaders Transforming Care

Healthcare is deeply personal. Each decision, innovation, and policy impacts real lives. From ministers and policymakers to doctors, entrepreneurs, and executives, these changemakers are shaping a future where healthcare is accessible, advanced, and compassionate. They connect science with humanity, implementing…

Trump’s Envoys Aim for Real Deal in Cairo Talks

The American channel “Fox News” reported, citing sources inside the White House, that Trump clarified during his meeting in Washington with the American-Israeli soldier Idan Alexander and his family that “the ongoing negotiations in Cairo over the next 48 hours…

Toxic Cloud Incident in Bavaria Controlled

The newspaper “Bild” reported on Tuesday that the sky over the city of Aschaffenburg in the state of Bavaria was covered by a cloud suspected to be toxic, which formed following an incident at a nearby factory. According to the…

US Military Aid to Israel and Middle East Conflicts

A statement issued by the university’s “Costs of War” project mentioned: “In the two years since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, the U.S. government has spent $21.7 billion on military aid to Israel.” The statement noted…

Russian Forces Progress in Kharkiv and Sumy

Gerasimov reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, saying: “The Northern Forces Group is operating in the border area and continues to carry out its tasks aimed at creating a security zone in the territories of the Ukrainian Kharkiv…