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The latest earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria gave rise to many existential questions. Significant events, such as wars and natural disasters, bring forth major questions that challenge society's faith, doctrine and scriptures.

A crippling economic crisis will cast a shadow on Egypt’s 2024 presidential elections, and time is running out for the regime to take meaningful steps.

Turkish Muslims, however, are already experiencing immense suffering and grief during this year's holy month, in the wake of the deadliest earthquake since 1939, measuring 7.8, which claimed 44,218 lives across 10 provinces.

According to UN figures, around two million people in Lebanon, including 1.29 million Lebanese residents and 700,000 Syrian refugees, suffer some form of food insecurity. The situation is expected to worsen during the course of the year.

On 21 March every year, several nations in the Middle East and East Asia celebrate the Nowruz. This festival is celebrated by people from various ethnicities, religions and nations, often with grand and opulent displays. It is recognised as an …

The electric car sector in the Arab region has received significant support from several countries, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Qatar, Kuwait, and the Sultanate of Oman. Despite the efforts made by …

Israel confronts the Palestinians with extremist settler militias supported by the extremist ministers Ben Gvir and Smotrich and protected by the Israeli Army.

Many Yemenis disregard all global health warnings and medical reports categorising qat as a narcotic plant. However, Yemenis find Qat a social and mental outlet to relieve their daily suffering.

In an effort to increase productivity and efficiency, countries across the world are racing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their public administrations and economic sectors. Several nations in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, …

Lebanon has experienced high levels of dollarization in its financial system since the 1990s. Even before the local currency's collapse in late 2019, deposits in foreign currencies, particularly the US dollar, accounted for about 68.8 per cent of …

Saied's remarks come at a crucial moment. Tunisia is beset by shortages in basic staples such as cooking oil, coffee, and even pharmaceuticals.

As current circumstances have become complex in North Syria, Turkey is hanging onto all influential forces, including the US and Russia, not to upset its balance.

Since the issuing of Law No. 5 of 2015 in Iraqi Kurdistan, Zoroastrians have resumed preaching and the practice of their rituals and are now pursuing their full rights.

The rift seemed to be related to Saudi's regional ambitions and Egyptian fears of a possible popular uprising.

For Christians in the Middle East, the start of Lent marks the commencement of a special period leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. According to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, Jesus fasted in the desert for 40 days, and …

Qatar has recently intensified its efforts to bolster its presence in Lebanon and Syria, primarily through investment activities and humanitarian aid. While these initiatives have been primarily focused on economic and relief efforts, they have …

The Iranian government is gearing up to generate 108,000 Iranian tomans in 2023 from the sale of government-owned assets. In order to facilitate this process, the Iranian authorities have secured the approval of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to …

Dana Hourany In the fall of 2019, Kais Saied‘s election was a decisive victory, yet from that point, he has increasingly adopted an authoritarian style of governance and curtailed liberties. According to an unsettling report released by Amnesty …

Lebanese jewelers have made attempts to revive the historic tradition that has long been abandoned. Increasing efforts to preserve Phoenician artifacts and accessories have enhanced their visibility and accessibility to the general public as well as …

According to the data, 11 Arab countries have invested around $258.2 billion in US Treasury bonds, accounting for 3.4 per cent of the world's investments. Arab countries have traditionally held on to these bonds as strategic reserves and safe …