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Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the Houthis in Yemen
A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented...

Egypt: NUJ joins IFJ in calling for the release of 22 imprisoned journalists
The Egyptian Journalists Syndicate has published the names of journalists detained in the country. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in urging the release of all jailed journalists...

Saudi Arabia Real Estate Industry Report 2025: $111.77 Bn Market Trends, Regional Insights, Competitive Landscape, Forecasts & Opportunities, 2020-2030F - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market was valued at USD 68.52 Billion in 2024, and is...

Saudi Arabia Industrial Valves Industry Report 2025: $5.4 Bn Market Trends, Regional insights, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F - ResearchAndMarkets.com
The "Saudi Arabia Industrial Valves Market, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2020-2030F" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Saudi Arabia Industrial Valves Market was valued at USD 3.88 Billion in 2024,...

Saudi Arabia Activates World's Largest AI Fleet to Monitor Roads During Hajj
State-of-the-art vehicles scan and monitor road conditions in real time, securing key routes to the holy sites MECCA, MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In preparation for this year's Hajj season, the Saudi Roads General...

Iran-aligned BladedFeline spies on Iraqi and Kurdish officials, ESET Research discovers
ESET researchers have revealed that Iran-aligned threat group BladedFeline targeted Kurdish and Iraqi government officials with array of malicious tools discovered within their systems. ESET discovered and analyzed two reverse tunnels (Laret and...

Stream Advisory issued for the Walnut River from Highway 54 south of El Dorado to Turkey Creek
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a stream advisory for the Walnut River from where it passes under Highway 54 south of El Dorado to the confluence with Turkey Creek. The stream advisory is a result of a damaged pipe...

Correction: Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Showcased During President of the US Visit Amid National Transformation
Riyadh, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Saudi Arabia — During a recent high-profile visit to the Kingdom, U.S. President was introduced to a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s national narrative—one defined by social transformation, economic...

Correction: Saudi Arabia’s Quality of Life Program Powers Investment Through Vision 2030 Reforms
Riyadh, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As Saudi Arabia advances toward its Vision 2030 goals, the Quality of Life Program (QoL) is emerging as a central driver of both national well-being and global investment momentum....

Saudi Arabia’s AI ambition, and what it means for the United States
A day before Air Force One touched down in Riyadh to kick off US President Donald Trump’s three-country tour of the Gulf, Saudi Arabia made a pivotal announcement. The kingdom, long synonymous with oil, revealed a major investment in artificial...

Turkish Lawmakers Re-Elect Numan Kurtulmus as Speaker of Parliament
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Turkish lawmakers reinstated Numan Kurtulmus, a prominent figure from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), as the speaker of parliament. Representing Istanbul, Kurtulmus secured a decisive victory in the third round...

The Expert in Human Rights Programme in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Celebrates the end of its Training Lessons
Launched in November 2024, the programme brought together participants from government entities, civil society, the public sector, and academia. Over the course of seven months, participants engaged in a comprehensive training experience combining...

Cerio and Cloudiogram Launch Turnkey AI Factory Services Across the Arab World
Cerio, a leading provider of software-defined composable infrastructure, today announced with Cloudiogram, the delivery of turnkey AI factory services designed for enterprises across the Arab world. This joint solution brings together Cerio’s...

Türkiye Ecotourism Market Set for Strong Growth Driven by Sustainable Travel Trends and Cultural Tourism Demand
Rising demand for eco-friendly travel, cultural immersion, and nature-based tourism positions Türkiye as a leading sustainable destination. NEWARK, DE, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Türkiye ecotourism market is poised for...

Iran’s Supreme Leader Defies U.S., Pledges to Continue Nuclear Enrichment
(MENAFN) Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected on Wednesday the United States’ demands to cease nuclear enrichment, declaring the process indispensable to Tehran’s nuclear program. Speaking at a ceremony in Tehran...

Turkey Sparks Hope for Another Round of Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Tuesday that another round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is anticipated, as both sides increasingly acknowledge the importance of dialogue. Speaking to a media outlet, Fidan...

Albuty: Saudi Arabia is a Global Destination for Real Estate Investment, and NHC is Leading the Sector with a Land Portfolio Exceeding 284 Million Square Meters
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Mohammed Albuty, CEO of the National Housing Company (NHC), affirmed that Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation in the real estate sector, driven by the objectives of...

Iran’s Foreign Minister Reaffirms Non-Interference in Lebanon During Beirut Visit
(MENAFN) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beirut on Tuesday for an official visit, underscoring Tehran’s stance of non-interference in Lebanon’s internal matters. "In the foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, we...

Iran Slams U.S. Nuclear Proposal as “Ambiguous,” Vows Swift Response
(MENAFN) Iran’s foreign minister announced on Tuesday that Tehran will deliver a response to a recent American proposal concerning the Iranian nuclear program “in the coming days.” Addressing a book signing event in Beirut, Abbas Araghchi stated...

Turkey, U.S. Discuss Ukraine Peace
(MENAFN) On Tuesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they deliberated on initiatives aimed at promoting peace in Ukraine, as revealed by diplomatic...