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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...

Meydan Free Zone Leads Compliance Innovation with Smooth Digital Setup Model
Meydan Free Zone launches a fully digital compliance system aligned with UAE and global standards, offering fast approvals, real-time tracking, and risk-based profiling to help entrepreneurs stay audit-ready, meet regulatory demands, and grow...

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...

Turkish, U.S. Top Officials Hold Key Talks on Ukraine Peace
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a crucial phone conversation on Tuesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, focusing on ongoing peace initiatives in Ukraine, according to diplomatic insiders. The discussion centered on...

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 and Saudi Arabia are the easiest countries for doing business in the Middle East, says GBCI 2025
LONDON, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Middle East is positioned as a mid-complexity region for doing business in the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) recently launched by TMF Group. The report ranks 79 jurisdictions, accounting for...

Iran, Germany Signal Commitment to Nuclear Talks, Sanctions Relief
(MENAFN) Iran and Germany signaled their continued commitment to diplomatic engagement over Tehran’s nuclear program and the easing of U.S.-imposed sanctions, following a high-level phone call between the nations’ foreign ministers. During a...

Egyptian President Calls for Middle East Nuclear-Free Zone
(MENAFN) On Monday, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi underscored the urgent need to create a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, according to an official statement from the Egyptian presidency. This declaration came during a Cairo meeting...

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...

Iran Signals Readiness to Nuclear Assurances
(MENAFN) Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that the country is willing to offer guarantees concerning the non-military intentions of its nuclear initiative. This development comes as U.S. Leader Donald Trump continues to...

First of Its Kind in the Region: KFSHRC Successfully Performs Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty on Kidney Transplant Patient
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a medical achievement considered the first of its kind in the region, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed an endoscopic sleeve...

Turkey Commends Constructive Peace Talks
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan applauded the “constructive atmosphere” that defined the second round of peace discussions between Russia and Ukraine, held in Istanbul on Monday. He highlighted that “the parties built on the points...

Turkish Mediterranean coast shaken by 5.8-magnitude earthquake
(MENAFN) A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye’s southwestern coast near Marmaris early Tuesday, resulting in 69 injuries and the death of a 14-year-old girl, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya confirmed. The Disaster and Emergency Management...

Turkish FM states Russia-Ukraine discussions went well
(MENAFN) The second stage of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul and, according to reports, unfolded in what was described as a "constructive atmosphere." Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan noted that both delegations...

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,...

flynas Celebrates Launching Direct Flights Between Jeddah and Damascus
The second route connecting Syria to Saudi Arabia. RIYADH, AL-RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated launching direct flights...

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...