Syria welcomes Caesar Act repeal as UK imposes sanctions
Syria (Washington Insider) – Syria welcomed the full U.S. Caesar Act repeal in December 2025, aiding reconstruction. Trump, Central Bank Governor Husrieh, interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, and allies, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, were involved;…
Ramy Sabry performs at The Village opening in Egypt’s Celia
Egypt (Washington Insider) – Egyptian singer Ramy Sabry performed at The Village opening in Egypt’s Celia, New Administrative Capital, attended by thousands; Carrefour opened with 10% discounts, and Kids Station launched with up to 50% off. As…
AFC President praises Qatar’s hosting of FIFA Arab Cup 2025
Qatar (Washington Insider) – AFC President Sheikh Salman praised Qatar’s organisation of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, congratulated Morocco on their 3-2 final win over Jordan, and highlighted the tournament’s role in developing Arab football. As Gulf…
Qatar real estate reaches QAR 2.26B in November 2025
Qatar (Washington Insider) – Qatar’s real estate market saw strong growth in November 2025, with 530 deals worth QAR 2.261 billion, led by Al Rayyan, Doha, Al Wakrah, and 115 mortgages totalling QAR 3.76 billion. As Yara Abi Farraj reported on…
UAE launches 6th World’s Coolest Winter with AED 6B revenue
UAE (Washington Insider) – The UAE launched the 6th “World’s Coolest Winter” campaign on December 16, 2025, promoting entrepreneurship, local SMEs, and eco-tourism. Since 2020, it generated AED 6 billion, says Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri. As…
Israel’s Smotrich threatens to withhold Palestinian tax revenues
Palestine (Washington Insider) – Israel’s finance minister Bezalel Smotrich threatened to withhold Palestinian tax revenues over West Bank waste burning, announcing an emergency plan with military orders, heavy fines, and costs charged to the PA.…
Israel-Egypt $34.7B gas deal approved by Netanyahu
Israel (Washington Insider) – Egypt and Israel signed the largest $34.7 billion gas deal. PM Netanyahu confirmed 112 billion shekels, Dia Rashwan called it commercial, and Yair Lapid highlighted the regional strategic impact. As TOBIAS HOLCMAN on…
Israel & Germany sign $3.1B Arrow-3 deal to boost missile defense
Israel (Washington Insider) – Israel and Germany signed a $3.1 billion Arrow-3 expansion deal, boosting Germany’s total to $6.7 billion, strengthening missile defence, NATO capabilities, and Israel-Germany defence cooperation. As Alarabiya English…
UAE cements ranks among fastest-growing economies in 2025
UAE (Washington News) – The UAE recorded strong economic growth in 2025, with non-oil trade reaching AED 1.7 trillion, GDP at AED 929 billion, bank assets at AED 5.19 trillion, and a record Dh92.4 billion federal budget approved. As WAM on Business…
Qatar to host Finalissima 2026 on March 27, featuring Argentina
Qatar (Washington Insider) – Qatar will host the men’s Finalissima 2026 at Lusail Stadium on March 27, 2026, featuring Argentina, announced by LOC; UEFA’s Aleksander Ceferin and CONMEBOL’s Alejandro Dominguez praised the event. As Qatar Tribune…