AMMAN— Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkiye emphasized the necessity of continuing to support diplomatic solutions to address the challenges facing the region. During their fifth meeting held in Amman on Wednesday, the ministers discussed efforts to de-escalate tensions and address current security challenges. The meeting was attended by Prince Faisal bin Farhan (Saudi Arabia); Muhammad Ishaq Dar (Pakistan); Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty (Egypt); and Hakan Fidan (Turkiye). The foreign ministers commended Saudi Arabia’s initiative to establish a multinational Maritime Defense Alliance to enhance maritime security, protect international sea lanes, and counter threats targeting international navigation and trade.…
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RIYADH — Saudi Chief of the General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili met with Commander of the US Army Central Command Lt. Gen. Kevin Leahy in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, they discussed the ways to further enhance defense and military cooperation between the two countries in a manner that serves their mutual interests. They reviewed prospects for bilateral cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United States in the defense field. Source: Saudi Gazette
CAIRO, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced an increase in the country’s net international reserves of foreign currency by US$1.22 billion, representing a 2.22% rise, to reach US$ 56.293.9 billion at the end of July, compared with US$55.0723 billion recorded at the end of June. Source: Emirates News Agency
AMMAN — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty in Amman on Wednesday. They discussed the latest developments across the Middle East, along with the ongoing efforts to address them. They also reviewed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting in Support of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites, held in Amman. Source: Saudi Gazette
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ABU DHABI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, will begin its adult division campaign on Thursday as the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship enters a decisive stage at Mubadala Arena in Abu Dhabi. After an impressive start that has seen the UAE collect 52 medals across the Under-14, Under-16, Under 18 and Under-21 categories, the spotlight now shifts to the senior athletes, with a 23-member squad set to compete across 13 weight divisions as the hosts continue their pursuit of a seventh consecutive world title. Hosted by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed…
DUBAI, 5th August, 2026 (WAM) — Salik Company PJSC (“Salik” or the “Company”), the exclusive operator of toll gates in Dubai, today announced its financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended 30 June 2026 (“Q2 2026” and “H1 2026”). Total revenue for H1 2026 reached AED1,412.0 million, while EBITDA amounted to AED975.6 million, with an EBITDA margin of 69.1%. Consequently, net profit reached AED 704.0 million during H1 2026, with a net profit margin of 49.9%. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Salik, affirmed that the first-half results reflect the resilience of Salik’s business…
RIYADH — Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the new Cabinet decision will enable eligible families to own housing units. The Council of Ministers has approved on Tuesday a framework allowing investors to develop planned land and construct housing units for beneficiaries of developmental housing programs in exchange for ownership of a percentage of the land. The minister said that the executive regulations will be announced once the necessary procedures have been completed. “The ministry will announce the executive regulations for the amendment after completing the necessary procedures, in coordination with the relevant authorities. The new approach…
AMMAN — Fourteen Arab and Islamic foreign ministers, who met in Amman on Wednesday, warned that Israeli attacks against Islamic holy sites in the occupied Jerusalem constitute a blatant provocation to the sentiments of around two billion Muslims worldwide. “These attacks push towards a religious conflict with repercussions that will extend beyond the region and threaten regional and international peace and security,” they said in a joint statement issued at the end of the Ministerial Meeting in support of Jerusalem and its Holy Sites. Members of the Arab Ministerial Committee tasked with mobilizing international action in response to illegal Israeli…
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