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The World Meteorological Organization has warned about extreme heat in the MENA region, with some areas reaching near the limits of human survival. The heatwave has caused energy shortages and blackouts in several countries, inciting political unrest and concerns about dwindling natural gas supplies in places like Egypt. Studies predict…

Strategic master plans and reforms point to a growing appetite for hospitality investment and development across the GCC, bringing opportunities to benefit from attractive returns and contribute to the growth and diversification of regional economies. Hala Matar Choufany, president, HVS Middle East, Africa and South Asia, maps out the openings…

PUBLISHED : 21 Aug 2023 at 06:35 The Erawan gas field in the Gulf of Thailand, operated by PTTEP. PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) plans to emphasise business in the Middle East as it considers increasing petroleum production and offering new energy business opportunities, says chief executive and president…

Aston Villa attacker Phillipe Coutinho has reportedly been allowed to speak to clubs in the Middle East over a move away from the Midlands club. The 31-year-old is currently the Villains’ fourth-highest earner on a wage of £ 125,000 per week and has fallen down the pecking order since Emery’s…

WoodMac: investment in new oil and gas exploration is recovering and is set to average $22 billion annually over the next four years. The recovery in exploration spending is taking place amid a double-down on the transition. The expected rise in hydrocarbons demand and the relative importance of energy security…

Iran's foreign minister met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler on Friday during his first visit since the Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement, officials said. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who travelled to Riyadh on Thursday, held talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, the Saudi foreign ministry announced, after…

Olivér Rudolf’s “My Mother, the Monster” has won the Eurimages Co-Production Development Award at Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink, its industry section that featured projects from Southeast Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. The Hungarian feature film project, which is produced by Genovéva Petrovits at Kino Alfa, received a cash…

Add Middle East’s #BestBeach destination to your wish list before your big day With wedding season fast approaching, the lead up to the big day can be a stressful affair. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding or the ultimate destination wedding, At Saadiyat Island, love is a journey that with…

Iran's top diplomat preached unity and dialogue during a visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, his first since the two Middle East rivals announced a surprise rapprochement in March. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also took the opportunity to reiterate the Islamic republic's support for the Palestinian cause at a time when Riyadh…

The Ministry of Culture in Lebanon may decide to ban "Barbie" after it accused the film of "promoting homosexuality" on Wednesday. Lebanon, normally perceived as relatively open and free in the Middle East, has seen its ruling elites unite around hardcore conservative values.  Anyone who has seen Greta Gerwig's film…