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China's Meituan expands food delivery arm Keeta to UAE in Middle East push
The logo of Meituan. [Photo/VCG] Chinese on-demand service company Meituan has launched its international food delivery brand, Keeta, in Dubai, marking its entry into the United Arab Emirates and its third new market in the Middle East in just 40...

Meituan’s Keeta launches in Dubai, expands Middle East food delivery footprint
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai Dubai, Sep 30: Chinese on-demand services giant Meituan has launched its international food delivery brand, Keeta, in Dubai, marking its entry into the UAE and its third new Middle East market in just 40 days. The...

Saudi Arabia updates Umrah 2025 visa rules, makes hotel and transport pre-bookings mandatory
Pilgrims planning to perform Umrah in 2025 must secure confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying for a visa. The new regulations aim to make pilgrim movement flexible, reduce fraudulent accommodation offers, and ensure...

Türkiye pledges aid assistance for Sumud flotilla for Gaza
As photos of the Turkish Naval Forces Command's battleships circulated on social media, the Ministry of National Defense affirmed that Türkiye was monitoring the journey of the Global Sumud Flotilla and promised assistance if needed. In a written...

Israel-Hamas War: Here is full text of Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan released by White House
Israel-Hamas War: President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 29 that they have agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza. However, it remains unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. President Trump...

Israel Agrees to Trump's Plan to End Gaza War, But You Can Guess Who's Going to Torpedo It
We’re back to this game again. Israel wants to end the war, but Hamas needs to sign off—and they won’t. It’s the same nonsense that’s scuttled innumerable ceasefire agreements. It’s almost as if you can’t trust terrorists, which is something the...

Turkish Red Crescent supplies Gaza aid flotilla after ship evacuation
ANKARA The Turkish Red Crescent delivered food and medical supplies Monday to the Global Sumud Flotilla, now sailing toward Gaza to break Israel's blockade. The aid went to ships in the Mediterranean, between Crete, Cyprus and Egypt. The flotilla,...

Aviator Revenue Management System drives Air Peace towards regional leadership
Air Peace, West Africa’s largest and fastest-growing airline, reaffirmed its position as the region’s most important carrier by bringing on the Aviator Revenue Management System. In doing so, Air Peace embraces cutting-edge technology to enhance...

Israeli tech raises $11.9B in 2025 as M&A soars to $71B, five times last year
Israel’s technology sector is experiencing a split reality: investment capital is shrinking, but mergers and acquisitions are reaching historic heights. According to new data from Startup Nation Central, private funding in Q3 2025 totaled $2.4...

Türkiye starts integrating homegrown engines into military platforms
ANKARA Türkiye has started fitting its own developed engines into land, air, sea and missile systems, a key move toward full self-reliance in defense.The push, driven by the Defense Industry Agency (SSB), aims to cut reliance on foreign parts like...

'Israel Is Weaponising Hunger'
'Famine in Gaza is not a failure of logistics or aid. What is to blame is deliberate starvation caused by a brutal war.' 'Any child dying in a war zone is a vote of no confidence against humanity.' IMAGE: Palestinians wait to collect food in Gaza....

Israeli enemy conducts field exercises to seize Global Sumud Fleet
Occupied Quds - Saba: Israeli media outlets reported that the Israeli navy is conducting field exercises in preparation for "seizing the Global Sumud Fleet, which is expected to arrive off the coast of the Gaza Strip in four days." The Israeli Kan...

Israeli Occupation Prepares Militarily to Intercept the “Resilience Fleet” Heading to Gaza
Hebrew media reported that Israeli occupation forces are preparing to launch an attack on the ships of the “Resilience Fleet” heading to Gaza, expected to arrive within the next three days, in order to take control of them. Kan, the Israeli state...

Plane makes emergency landing on California freeway
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Plane makes emergency landing on California freeway 00:40 UP NEXT J.K. Rowling responds to Emma Watson podcast remarks 01:13 Illinois Gov. Pritzker...

AtkinsRéalis and the ICE continue ‘Beyond Engineering’ lecture series, focusing on Bridging Communities Through Mobility Solutions in the Middle East
AtkinsRéalis (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company, and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) convened for the third lecture in their Beyond Engineering Lecture Series yesterday, continuing their collaboration to...

Turkish Red Crescent Delivers Supplies and Medical Equipment to the Global Sumud Flotilla
On Monday, the Turkish Red Crescent provided food and medical supplies to the Global Sumud flotilla, consisting of around fifty boats, as it continues its journey across the Mediterranean between Crete, Cyprus, and Egypt. On its way to deliver...

Air Arabia starts introducing A320neos as part of 120-jet renewal
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia is preparing to put its first Airbus A320neo into operation, having taken delivery of the jet as part of an agreement covering 120 aircraft. Air Arabia will deploy the A320neo – powered by CFM International...

Madbouly unveils 10-year strategy to position Egypt as regional steel hub
Arab Finance: The Egyptian government has developed a comprehensive strategy to advance the country’s iron and steel industry over the upcoming 10 years, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced. Prepared by a specialized committee comprising...

SCZONE launches 1st roadshow in Türkiye to promote investments in Egypt
Arab Finance: The General Authority for the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), chaired by Waleid Gamal El-Dien, has launched its first roadshow to Türkiye to promote investment opportunities in Egypt, according to a statement. The tour aims to...

'Tyranny Of Terror Has To End': Trump Extends 'Full Backing' To Israel If Hamas Rejects Gaza Plan
Last Updated:September 30, 2025, 07:45 IST Trump thanked Netanyahu "for agreeing to the plan" and said, "It is a historic day for peace. Let’s call it eternal peace in the Middle East." US President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister...