Riyadh-backed investments aim to restore connectivity and spur post-war economic recovery.

Syria, Saudi Arabia announce airline, $1b telecom deals

New low-cost carrier and major telecoms project back Syria’s post-war rebuilding drive

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Bride, groom killed in car crash hours after wedding

Prosecutors opened an official investigation into the circumstances of the crash

Bride dies instantly; groom succumbs to injuries hours after their wedding.

Iran–US talks in Oman: What we know so far

Indirect negotiations resume amid military warnings and regional tension

In this handout photo obtained from Iran’s foreign ministry delegation on February 6, 2026, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (C) arrives for a meeting in Muscat.

UAE sends 12th humanitarian vessel to support Gaza

The humanitarian ship docks in Egypt carrying Ramadan aid for Gaza

UAE aid ship delivers more than 4,000 tonnes of relief supplies for Gaza

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

Panahi fears Iranians' interests will be 'sacrificed'

Dissident Jafar Panahi says his country still "in shock" over deadly crackdown on protests

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi, in a file photo.

Iran-US talks begin in Oman: What’s at stake?

Tehran seeks sanctions relief, nuclear-only talks; Washington pushes broader demands

While both sides say they are open to talks, they remain sharply divided on what should be discussed — and how far any deal should go.

Iran Guards seize two foreign-crewed tankers in Gulf

The seizures take place amid Tehran's heightened tension with Washington

File picture: Iranian Revolutionary Guards patrolling around the British-flagged tanker Stena Impero as it's anchored off the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas.

AI text found in novels at Cairo book fair

Prompt-and-response chatbot drafts printed in books, igniting debate on authorship

Unedited AI instructions in printed fiction raise alarms over editing and literary standards.

Trump: Khamenei should be very worried ahead of talks

Washington insists talks must include ballistic missiles — demand Iran has long rejected

“I would say he should be very worried. Yeah, he should be,” Trump told NBC News.

Two dead, 11 hurt as train hits car at rail crossing

Vehicle carrying workers struck by oncoming train, civil defence says

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Syria to announce major oil project with Chevron

The country’s new regulations allow non-Syrians to own 100% of private projects

Talal Helali, Chairman of the Investment Authority, Government of the Syria during a session 'Connecting Economies Through Investment' on the second day of World Government Summit in Dubai.

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