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SOUEAST concludes ‘Lighting Up the Middle East’ campaign, reinforces regional commitment
SOUEAST Motor has wrapped up its over-month-long 'Lighting Up the Middle East' campaign, illuminating five iconic landmarks with its vibrant brand colour, Ease Orange, paying tribute to EASE lifestyle. From Qatar to the UAE, this high-impact...

Community gathers for sendoff as 101 troops deployed to Middle East
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The community had another opportunity to send well-wishes to Iowa National Guard soldiers being deployed to the Middle East. Friends and families gathered at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds for the sendoff as 101 troops...

Trump’s Middle East Focus: From the Axis of Evil to the Axis of Plutocrats
Colorful career criminal Willie Sutton once may (or may not) have been asked why he robbed banks. “Because that is where the money is,” he supposedly replied. A similar principle may explain the first foreign trip of President Donald J. Trump’s...

Trump could yet deliver a ceasefire in the Middle East
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Middle East power player reportedly told Iran to take Trump’s nuclear deal
President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the U.S.-Saudi investment forum at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Official White House photo by Daniel Torok) Saudi Arabia reportedly...

Send-off ceremony held for Iowa National Guard troops being deployed to the Middle East
Iowa National Guard soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry, stand in formation for a deployment ceremony at Cedar Falls High School in Cedar Falls, Iowa, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Iowa National Guard via Facebook) CEDAR FALLS, Iowa...

CENTCOM Releases Photo of F-15E with Counter-UAV Loadout in the Middle East
The new anti-UAV loadout made of six LAU-131A rocket launchers that we observed on F-15Es involved in tests at Eglin Air Force Base recently have made it to the CENTCOM AOR (Area Of Responsibility). The U.S. Command has just shared an image...

Syria-ous Changes for Middle East Business? The United States, UK, and Europe Relax Sanctions on Syria
In a significant shift in international policy, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have each taken steps to ease sanctions on Syria, aiming to support the country’s reconstruction and political transition following the fall of...

Godrej Backs Clean Energy in Middle East
Godrej & Boyce’s Process Equipment business has delivered high-pressure exchangers and a separator to one of the world’s largest blue ammonia facilities in the Middle East. The equipment, weighing around 250 metric tonnes, includes four...

Donald Trump's latest claim about 'bringing back $5.1 trillion' from the Middle East doesn't add up
Donald Trump has claimed to have brought back $5.1 trillion from his trip to the Middle East, whilst seemingly shirking responsibility for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine after being called out for delays. Speaking at the White House on...

We Fled This Before: Human Rights Defenders from the Middle East on Rising Authoritarianism in the United States
As an organization based in the United States that advocates for the rights and freedoms of the people of the Middle East and North Africa, we have been shaken to see the U.S. government implementing cruel and repressive policies against...

Market Dynamics Of API Testing Automation Solutions In The Middle East & Africa
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) May 30, 2025 5:23 am - The API Testing Automation Solutions market in the Middle East & Africa is experiencing rapid growth, driven by digital transformation, rising cloud adoption, and the need for secure, efficient...

What Trump’s Middle East Tour Really Means for the Jewish State
President Trump’s recent Middle East tour to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE has sparked a complex mix of optimism and apprehension, particularly regarding its implications for Israel. In a recent conversation on the “Inspiration from Zion”...

“Union Frame” unveiled at Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show
Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the exhibition stands as the region’s largest and most influential gatherings in the luxury jewellery and timepiece sector. “Union Frame”...

Ensuring UL268 7th Edition Compliance Across the Middle East
Hochiki identifies compliance driven smoke detectors and multi sensors for the Middle Eastern market that ensures precision in fire detection. Unparalleled generation of UL listed smoke detectors now available for installation projects across any...

Community gathers for sendoff as 101 troops deployed to Middle East
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - The community had another opportunity to send well-wishes to Iowa National Guard soldiers being deployed to the Middle East. Friends and families gathered at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds for the sendoff as 101 troops...

Middle East Luxury Sales Surge 6% to $12.8 Billion While Global Market Contracts, According to New Report from Chalhoub Group
DUBAI — The Gulf region saw 6 percent growth in luxury sales to $12.8 billion last year, in sharp contrast to global markets, which saw a 2 percent decline. New market data released by Chalhoub Group reveals the region’s luxury ecosystem is one of...

First speakers announced for Health & Safety International Middle East Summit 2025
In brief: Speakers announced for the Health & Safety International Middle East Summit 2025 virtual event on Wednesday 25 June 2025 Sessions will include discussions on strategies to win over supervisors, Middle East-specific PPE and managing risk...

Royal Navy warship seizes £30m of drugs in Middle East

Middle East: UN labels Gaza 'the hungriest place on Earth'
Skip next section 100% of Gazans at risk of famine 05/30/2025May 30, 2025100% of Gazans at risk of famine The UN has issued more dire warnings about the desperate situation unfolding in Gaza as attempts to get aid to Palestinians continue. "Gaza...