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10 Nov 2026

Headlines and a short excerpt from English-language papers in the region. The full article stays on the publisher’s site.

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Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 27 minutes ago

Gulf states to base joint forces in Kuwait after Iranian attacks

DUBAI: Gulf Cooperation Council defense ministers have agreed to set up a forward military command in Kuwait with forces assigned to the site, GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi said on Tuesday. A forward command is a headquarters placed closer to potential flashpoints than a military’s main command. It allows more efficient coordination and faster deployment of forces. Kuwait sits at the northern tip of the Gulf, bordering Iraq and Saudi…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 32 minutes ago

Saudi Energy’s 9-month profit rises 4.3% to $3.2bn

RIYADH: Saudi Energy’s net profit rose 4.3 percent year on year to SR12.1 billion ($3.2 billion) in the first nine months of 2026, supported by an expanding regulated asset base and higher project-related revenue. Revenue increased 11.5 percent to SR87.2 billion, which the company attributed to higher regulated revenue, including pass-through costs, increased income from project development and management contracts, and customer growth. The…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 57 minutes ago

India, GCC diplomats, business leaders to meet in Kochi for AI, energy talks

NEW DELHI: Policymakers, diplomats and tech experts from across Gulf Cooperation Council countries and India will meet next week for talks on artificial intelligence, energy and logistics cooperation at the Kochi Dialogue diplomacy conclave. Themed “Towards an Innovative and Integrated India-GCC Partnership: Resilience, Reinvention, Redefinition,” the forum will be hosted on Nov. 18-20 by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Centre…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 1 hour ago

Egypt’s annual urban inflation eases to 12.7% in October

RIYADH: Egypt’s annual urban inflation slowed to a nine-month low of 12.7 percent in October, down from 13.9 percent in September, partly reflecting favourable base effects, official data showed. The monthly urban headline consumer price index, released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics, rose 0.7 percent in October, compared with 1.8 percent in the same month last year and 1.3 percent in September. The Central Bank of…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia opens anti-dumping probe into steel imports from China, Turkiye

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Foreign Trade has announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into the Kingdom’s imports of “hot-rolled iron or steel structural sections, angles, and shapes (light and medium categories)” originating in or exported from China and Turkiye. The decision to launch the investigation was made in accordance with the Trade Remedies Law in International Trade, issued on Nov. 23, 2022, the Saudi…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 2 hours ago

UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid orders tents for 50,000 people in Gaza ahead of winter

DUBAI: UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum has ordered the provision of tents to shelter 50,000 people in Gaza ahead of winter, state-run WAM News Agency reported on Tuesday. The initiative is part of efforts to protect displaced Gazan residents from harsh weather and flooding caused by heavy rain. The tents will be delivered and distributed across several areas of the Gaza Strip through the Mohammed bin…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 2 hours ago

Lucid secures access to additional $1.75bn in PIF financing

Lucid Group has obtained $1.75 billion in additional financing from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, increasing its total liquidity to $3.75 billion. This financial boost aims to support the company's transformation plan as it prepares to launch a new midsize vehicle lineup and continues its cash flow improvement strategy, while also progressing on a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 3 hours ago

4 winners announced as Design Doha Prize 2026 celebrates regional creativity

DUBAI: Four designers and studios from Bahrain, Lebanon and Iran have been named winners of the Design Doha Prize 2026 in recognition of their innovative approaches to craftsmanship, sustainability and contemporary design. The winners were honored at Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art during a ceremony attended by Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, chairperson of Qatar Museums, who said: “Design Doha is an investment, connecting…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 3 hours ago

Saudi industrial production rebounds 15.6% in September: GASTAT

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s industrial production index rose 15.6 percent in September from the previous month, led by a recovery in mining and quarrying activity, although output remained 10.9 percent lower than a year earlier, official data showed. The Industrial Production Index stood at 101.3 in September, compared with 87.7 in August, preliminary figures released by the General Authority for Statistics showed. Mining and quarrying activity…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 3 hours ago

US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks begin in Abu Dhabi

US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine aimed at ending the ongoing war began in Abu Dhabi, marking the first meeting in over nine months. Despite high hopes, fears persist that the US might pressure Ukraine into unfavorable concessions, as both sides continue to hold firm on territorial disputes amidst escalating military actions.

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 3 hours ago

Andria Tayeh to star in, co-write horror-thriller ‘Die For You’

DUBAI: Lebanese Jordanian actress Andria Tayeh is set to star in, co-write and executive produce “Die For You,” an upcoming psychological horror-thriller from Lebanese writer and director Daniel Habib. The 25-year-old actress, best known for her role in Netflix’s “AlRawabi School for Girls,” will play the film’s lead character, Tamara, as well as co-write the screenplay with Habib. The project marks a new creative chapter for the actress, who is…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 3 hours ago

Dubai Basketball extends unbeaten ABA League run

DUBAI: Dubai Basketball have continued their impressive start to the season with an 87–98 victory over KK Mega Superbet in Belgrade, Serbia, in ABA League Round 7. The result extended Dubai’s unbeaten run on the road, as the reigning champions continue to build momentum this season. Xavi Pascual’s side made a confident start, with McKinley Wright, Davion Mintz, Dwayne Bacon, Tornike Shengelia and Mfiondu Kabengele named in the starting lineup.…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 3 hours ago

Iraq reopens Sheeb border crossing with Iran amid US pressure

CAIRO: Iraq reopened the Sheeb border crossing with Iran on Tuesday morning after closing it last month amid US pressure to isolate Tehran. The Iraqi government initially shut down the Al-Sheeb crossing in Missan province in October as part of efforts to review security and install detection equipment to stop smuggling. The reopening follows Iraq’s completion of technical requirements and necessary procedures, ensuring the smooth movement of…

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 4 hours ago

Chimaev to face former champion Weidman at crossover title in Abu Dhabi

Former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman will replace the injured Colby Covington to face Khamzat Chimaev for the Real American Freestyle light heavyweight crossover championship at RAF Abu Dhabi this weekend. This highly anticipated match marks Weidman's first appearance in Abu Dhabi as he aims to leverage his wrestling pedigree against Chimaev's explosive style.

Arab News · Saudi Arabia · 4 hours ago

Mini op-ed: Helping young people build a healthier relationship with the digital world

For many young people across the region, digital spaces are part of everyday life. Friendships continue in group chats, homework questions are answered in short videos, and new interests are discovered, explored and sometimes turned into careers from a phone screen. While these experiences create opportunities to learn and connect, they also raise important questions about how young people can navigate the digital world in a healthy way, and…