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Economy£1bn German investment to deliver 4,000 affordable homes across the UK
GOV.UK news and communications8 Oct
CreatorsDillon Lawson-Johnston: Abu Dhabi is financing the creator economy
Communicate Online (MENA media and marketing trade)6 Oct
ScreenAFAC and Netflix Announce Women in Film III Program Participants
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture6 Oct

Latest news

ICESCO holds scientific seminar on mosque architecture in al quds in cooperation with khaled al hassan foundation and atiq center
ICESCO08/10/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
UNICEF Fast Facts: Over 347 million children in nearly 100 countries will be exposed to one of the strongest El Niño events on record
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa08/10/2026Family
£1bn German investment to deliver 4,000 affordable homes across the UK
GOV.UK news and communications08/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
ICESCO ibdaa academy launch training program to advance Arabic language education in europe
ICESCO08/10/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
UK Statement on Responses to Questions regarding the Agreement on E-Commerce Interim Arrangements
GOV.UK news and communications08/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
IsDB Group Chairman and Indonesia’s Finance Minister Discuss Development Partnership
Islamic Development Bank08/10/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
IsDB Group Announces US$2.56 Billion Indicative Financing Envelope for Indonesia’s 2026–2030 Partnership Strategy
Islamic Development Bank08/10/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Dillon Lawson-Johnston: Abu Dhabi is financing the creator economy
Communicate Online (MENA media and marketing trade)06/10/2026🇦🇪Creators
Emirates operates two flights under UAE Football Association’s initiative to carry fans to Jeddah for the Arabian Gulf Cup final
Emirates06/10/2026🇸🇦🇦🇪Travel
AFAC and Netflix Announce Women in Film III Program Participants
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture06/10/2026Screen
When radio finds a new digital voice: Bringing Romani language and culture online in Kosovo
Global Voices05/10/2026Sound
ICESCO holds seminar on the role of womens creativity in social transformations across the Islamic world
ICESCO02/10/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
YouTube unveils new AI tools, monetization features for MENA creators
Communicate Online (MENA media and marketing trade)01/10/2026Creators
ICESCO signs cooperation memorandum with beijing language and culture university in china
ICESCO30/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
UNICEF Executive Director calls for sustained support for children in Jordan as funding declines
UNICEF press releases29/09/2026🇯🇴Family
Emirates Strengthens Its Leadership in Thailand’s Aviation Sector as Premium Economy Wins Prestigious 2026 Product of the Year Award
Emirates25/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Emirates reveals full details of new £10 million Manchester Airport lounge
Emirates24/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Bahrain to host the International Tourism Investment Forum 2027 with UN Tourism, under the patronage of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister
UN Tourism18/09/2026Travel
Over a quarter of a million children facing acute malnutrition in Haiti amid ongoing violence
UNICEF press releases17/09/2026Family
UNICEF calls for urgent funding to protect 540,000 children in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank this winter
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa17/09/2026🇵🇸Family
Drivers set to save as petrol prices launch on Google Maps
GOV.UK news and communications07/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
The EU budget continues delivering for Europe in 2025
European Commission press corner07/10/2026🇪🇺Economy
By advancing investment, resilience and reform, we can expand opportunity, strengthen economies, and improve lives around the world: UK statement at the UN Second Committee
GOV.UK news and communications07/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
Minister for Northern Ireland champions Northern Ireland economic growth, exports and innovation
GOV.UK news and communications07/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
New duty proposed on imports of Chinese rutile titanium dioxide
GOV.UK news and communications07/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
Islamic Development Bank and Global Fund Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Health Financing
Islamic Development Bank07/10/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Commission approves €170 million Bulgarian State aid for farmers facing increased fuel and fertiliser prices
European Commission press corner01/10/2026🇪🇺Economy
Presentation of the 2027 Unified Budget Proposal: UK statement to the OSCE
GOV.UK news and communications01/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
750 young people connect with top employers at Birmingham’s first Youth Guarantee Jobs Fair
GOV.UK news and communications01/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
Certification Officer: Announcements
GOV.UK news and communications01/10/2026🇬🇧Economy
ICESCO blcu inaugurate center for Arab cultural studies in china
ICESCO30/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
ICESCO wins Sharjah international award for cultural heritage in its sixth edition
ICESCO29/09/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
Red Sea fund backs 30 projects as cycle 1 titles take Cannes Caméra d'Or and TIFF's platform award
Red Sea International Film Festival / Souk29/09/2026🇸🇦Screen
New measures to tackle prison drones, drugs and boost employment
GOV.UK news and communications28/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
IsDB Group Chairman Calls on MDBs to Deliver Joint Adaptation Projects to Turn Policy Reform into Results
Islamic Development Bank28/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
On Chasing Powers and Dreams: AFAC Films Showcase in El Gouna
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture28/09/2026🇪🇬Screen
Beijing language and culture university appoints dr almalik wutong chair professorship its highest academic position
ICESCO28/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
New lithium mine in Cornwall to unlock Britain’s industrial potential and support skilled jobs
GOV.UK news and communications27/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
New first-time buyer scheme to be confirmed at Budget
GOV.UK news and communications26/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
1000 new youth workers to help reduce the risk of unemployment
GOV.UK news and communications25/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
ICESCO russian rescue archaeology center sign mou on heritage protection and digitization
ICESCO25/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
Defence spending with Scottish industry rises above £2.5 billion
GOV.UK news and communications24/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
EU advances Global Health Resilience Initiative with new Global Gateway investments in Africa and Latin America
European Commission press corner24/09/2026🇪🇺Economy
Gaza documentary Naza set for Middle East cinema release after Venice win
The National (UAE) — Arts & Culture24/09/2026🇵🇸Screen
Innovation for the YouTube Era: What’s New for Viewers and Creators in MENA
Google MENA blog (the region's edition, incl. YouTube creator programmes)23/09/2026Creators
Remarks by Commissioner Dombrovskis on Better Regulation at plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee
European Commission press corner23/09/2026🇪🇺Economy
Doha Film Festival 2026 to open with Yemeni feature ‘The Station’
Screen Daily23/09/2026🇶🇦Screen
ASEAN-UK Economic Partnership: Joint media statement
GOV.UK news and communications22/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
Joint press release: Commission and EIB Group launch European Institutional Investors Pact to boost investment in European tech scale-ups
European Commission press corner22/09/2026🇪🇺Economy
SINK selected as Jordan’s official submission for the 99th Academy Awards (Oscar)
Royal Film Commission Jordan21/09/2026🇯🇴Screen
Red Sea Film Foundation Announces The Postponement Of The Sixth Edition Of The Red Sea International Film Festival To 2027
Red Sea Fund / Red Sea Film Foundation21/09/2026🇸🇦Screen
Opening of “National Identity Conference: Deep Roots and Renewed Vision” at BA
Bibliotheca Alexandrina20/09/2026🇪🇬State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
European centre for cultural accessibility announces support for ICESCO's draft charter for promotion of cultural rights in the Islamic world
ICESCO18/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
Dubai International Film Festival set to return in 2027
Screen Daily17/09/2026🇦🇪Screen
Emirates signs strategic partnership with Medical Tourism Association (MTA), with the aim of expanding its presence in high-value travel segments
Emirates17/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Third edition of data and artificial intelligence glossary launched at international forum in Riyadh
ICESCO17/09/2026🇸🇦State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
International tourism holds steady at 0.4% growth in first half of 2026 as Middle East conflict and rising costs weigh on momentum
UN Tourism17/09/2026Travel
Meet the 2026 Documentary Film Grantees
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture17/09/2026Screen
Emirates builds on travel partnerships to reach new audiences at ATM
Emirates16/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Countdown takes flight as Emirates’ new Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 livery lands in Sydney
Emirates16/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Renewed hostilities in Yemen push over 12 million children deeper into crisis
UNICEF press releases16/09/2026Family
New UN Women-ESCWA policy brief calls for coordinated action to protect migrant workers and families amid regional economic uncertainty
UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia16/09/2026Family
Renewed hostilities in Yemen push over 12 million children deeper into crisis – UNICEF
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa16/09/2026Family
International scientific and practical conference on the legacy of sheikh seyid yahya bakuvi concludes in azerbaijan
ICESCO16/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
Emirates and Al Etihad Payments partner to bring Jaywan the UAE's national card scheme, to flight bookings, opening up special fares for customers
Emirates15/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Emirates Skywards doubles the Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights
Emirates15/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Over 17,000 flood-affected children in Nepal need urgent mental health and psychosocial support
UNICEF press releases15/09/2026Family
Arab Region Advances Education for Sustainable Development through Regional ESD-Net Webinar
UNESCO Regional Bureau for Education in the Arab States15/09/2026Family
Art as an act of reimagination and resistance: Introducing AFAC’s 2026 Visual Arts grantees
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture15/09/2026Screen
Gaza how to survive a warzone director concedes serious mistake
Broadcast (UK)15/09/2026🇵🇸Screen
Seven new tourism board tie-ups headline a busy ATM opening for Emirates
Emirates14/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
'Despicable creators': Israeli ministers attack directors of Gaza film Naza after Venice win
The National (UAE) — Arts & Culture14/09/2026🇵🇸Screen
UAE Chapter of BRICS Women’s Business Alliance Advances Economic Delivery Agenda in New Delhi
DMCC10/09/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
More than 830,000 children return to school across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, amid insecurity and access challenges
UNICEF press releases10/09/2026Family
BA Organizes 20 Round of “First Time #30” Exhibition
Bibliotheca Alexandrina10/09/2026🇪🇬State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
BA Announces Details of "National Identity Conference: Deep Roots and Renewed Vision" at Press Conference
Bibliotheca Alexandrina10/09/2026🇪🇬State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
Rethinking styles, spaces, and histories: Meet the Creative and Critical Writings 2026 grantees
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture10/09/2026Screen
More than 171 million students had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025 – UNICEF
UNICEF press releases09/09/2026Family
UNICEF and Venezuelan authorities to begin rehabilitation of water systems in La Guaira as earthquake recovery enters new phase
UNICEF press releases08/09/2026Family
A quarter to thursday wins El Gouna film festival award at final cut in Venice 2026
El Gouna Film Festival08/09/2026🇪🇬Screen
AFAC awards US$250,000 across independent digital media platforms
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture08/09/2026Screen
Emirates Hosts Inaugural ‘Travel Rehearsal’ Events to Empower Neurodiverse Families Across Australia
Emirates04/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
Bangladesh and IsDB Sign US$1 Billion Financing Agreement for Eastern Refinery Expansion
Islamic Development Bank03/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
IsDB Prices US$ 1.5 billion Sukuk, its Second of the Year
Islamic Development Bank02/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
DMCC Establishes Lab-Grown Diamond Vertical as UAE Trade Reaches Record 76.9 Million Carats
DMCC30/08/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Emirates brings global travel rehearsal programme to Lisbon
Emirates25/08/2026🇦🇪Travel
Jordan and China Strengthen Film Cooperation, Creating New Opportunities for Chinese Productions in Jordan
Royal Film Commission Jordan25/08/2026🇯🇴Screen
New SMART survey provides updated assessment of child and maternal nutrition in accessible areas of Gaza
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa24/08/2026🇵🇸Family
Fifth Edition of the Jordan Children and Youth Film Festival Concludes with Announcement of Winning Films
Royal Film Commission Jordan21/08/2026🇯🇴Screen
Emirates Expands Global Travel Rehearsal Programme Across All UK Airports
Emirates20/08/2026🇦🇪Travel
Improving coverage quality in Jordan’s population enumeration
UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia20/08/2026🇯🇴Family
Call for Entries — New Wave, Second Edition | Cairo International Film Festival
Cairo International Film Festival / Cairo Film Connection18/08/2026🇪🇬Screen
New Opportunities to Earn and Changes to the YouTube Partner Program
Google MENA blog (the region's edition, incl. YouTube creator programmes)11/08/2026Creators
Cinegouna series announces the selected projects for participation in its inaugural round
El Gouna Film Festival11/08/2026🇪🇬Screen
Zurich film festival and El Gouna film festival announce strategic partnership
El Gouna Film Festival10/08/2026🇪🇬Screen
DMCC Announces 9% Growth in Indian Companies as it Concludes Made For Trade Live Roadshow in Pune and Mumbai
DMCC05/08/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Cyril aris a sad and beautiful world wins three including best film at Amman 2026
Screen Daily05/08/2026🇯🇴Media
Amman film industry days showcasing fresh projects from Cannes award winners
Screen Daily03/08/2026🇯🇴Screen
Amman Film Industry Days Awards 23 Prizes to 19 Projects
Amman International Film Festival02/08/2026🇯🇴Screen
IsDBI and IsDB Deliver Executive Capacity-Building Program for Senior Management of the Central Bank of Libya
Islamic Development Bank Institute30/07/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
DMCC to Host Second Edition of Dubai Diamond Week This October as Global Diamond Industry Convenes in Dubai
DMCC29/07/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
DMCC Signs Strategic Partnership with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital to Drive Industrial Investment between Hong Kong and Dubai
DMCC27/07/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Meet ADPP 2026 Fellows: Tracing Memories, Preserving Legacies, Documenting Lives
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture22/07/2026Screen
IFSB Consults on the Exposure Draft on Revised Guiding Principles for the Governance of Islamic Collective Investment Schemes
Islamic Financial Services Board21/07/2026Economy
Over 23 million additional children at risk of poverty as Middle East conflict drives global economic shock – UNICEF
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa16/07/2026Family
Red Sea Film Foundation Announces 15 Teams And Mentors For The 2026 48HR Film Challenge
Red Sea Fund / Red Sea Film Foundation16/07/2026🇸🇦Screen
DMCC Signs Landmark MoU with Botswana Stock Exchange Group to Establish Sister-Hub Trade Corridor and Expand Global Market Access for Botswana’s Commodity Exports
DMCC15/07/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Global childhood immunization coverage inches forward despite conflict and hesitancy – UNICEF, WHO
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa15/07/2026Family
Two Saudi Projects Selected For Sud Ecriture International Workshop No. 44 In Partnership With The Red Sea Fund
Red Sea Fund / Red Sea Film Foundation15/07/2026🇸🇦Screen
DMCC Announces Record USD 41.7 billion in Diamond Trade Through Dubai in 2025
DMCC13/07/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Multilateral development banks increase climate finance to record $163 billion in 2025, supporting climate-resilient and sustainable growth
Islamic Development Bank13/07/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
Ameen nayfehs jo of montreal begins Jordan Saudi Arabia shoot
Screen Daily10/07/2026🇸🇦🇯🇴Screen
IsDBI and CIFCA Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Islamic Finance in Tanzania
Islamic Development Bank Institute05/07/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedEconomy
El Gouna film festival reshapes leadership appointments across cinegouna platform with new appointments and expanded roles
El Gouna Film Festival05/07/2026🇪🇬Screen
Gff renews partnership with al nahar TV as official broadcast partner
El Gouna Film Festival05/07/2026🇪🇬Screen
At least 100,000 children risk missing the next school year without urgent action to restore Lebanon's schools
UNICEF Middle East and North Africa03/07/2026🇱🇧Family
The Red Sea Fund and Film AlUla Strengthen Strategic Partnership to Support Film Projects Shooting in AlUla
Red Sea Fund / Red Sea Film Foundation02/07/2026🇸🇦Screen
Mohamed kordofani and mohammed alomda projects among Doha film institute spring selection
Screen Daily29/06/2026🇶🇦Screen
How manga productions is telling authentic Saudi stories through world class animation
Screen Daily25/06/2026🇸🇦Screen
New Turkish Drama ‘Ugly’ Lands in MENA
Calinos Entertainment (Turkish distributor)18/06/2026🇹🇷Screen
Six Arab Series Projects Participate in the 6th Edition of Mosalsalat Screenwriters Lab in Petra
Royal Film Commission Jordan17/06/2026🇯🇴Screen
Cairo International Film Festival Opens Submissions for the Second Edition of the Extended Reality Program — Cairo's XR
Cairo International Film Festival / Cairo Film Connection14/06/2026🇪🇬Screen
Cairo Film Connection Hosts Session for Selected Alumni Filmmakers with Sundance Documentary Fund
Cairo International Film Festival / Cairo Film Connection07/06/2026🇪🇬Screen
Inter Medya expands Latin American footprint with DECEPTION licensing deal in Uruguay
Inter Medya (Turkish distributor)01/06/2026🇹🇷Screen
IFSB Releases Islamic Financial Stability Report 2026 Highlighting Emerging Hybrid Risks in Islamic Banking
Islamic Financial Services Board26/05/2026Economy
In pictures Cannes panel hears how Saudi Arabia is ramping up efforts to attract international productions
Screen Daily19/05/2026🇸🇦Screen
Once upon a time in Gaza leads palestinian sweep of 10th critics awards for Arab films
Screen Daily17/05/2026🇵🇸Media
President of Cairo International Film Festival from Cannes: The General Mood Has Changed and We No Longer Know the Audience's Identity
Cairo International Film Festival / Cairo Film Connection16/05/2026🇪🇬Screen
In pictures beyond the rebate panel hosted by film alula at Cannes
Screen Daily16/05/2026🇸🇦Screen
Saudi Arabia boosts film incentive to headline 60 rate
Screen Daily16/05/2026🇸🇦Screen
Mohamed Tarik from the Egyptian Pavilion in Cannes: Cairo Film Festival is a Lifeline for Filmmakers and the Arab Film Journey
Cairo International Film Festival / Cairo Film Connection15/05/2026🇪🇬Screen
Basement films calls out BBC again as Gaza doc wins BAFTA
Broadcast (UK)15/05/2026🇵🇸Screen
What are the investment opportunities in Saudi arabias rapidly expanding film sector
Screen Daily15/05/2026🇸🇦Screen
Calinos Entertainment and Pixcom Have Announced a Strategic Partnership with France’s TF1 Group
Calinos Entertainment (Turkish distributor)30/04/2026🇹🇷Screen
Arthood picks up sales for iranian thriller living twice dying thrice ahead of Cannes acid premiere
Screen Daily29/04/2026🇮🇷Screen
Gaza set documentary american doctor acquired for UK ireland distribution
Screen Daily28/04/2026🇵🇸Screen
Franco german fund to support films by female directors from ukraine india and Lebanon
Screen Daily21/04/2026🇱🇧Screen
Iranian government accused of confiscating exiled filmmakers assets
Screen Daily20/04/2026🇮🇷Screen
AFAC Announces the 11 Projects Selected under the Creative Labs Pillar of Ecologies of Culture
AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture17/04/2026Screen
Red Sea Film Foundation Continues Partnership With Film Independent For A Third Year
Red Sea Fund / Red Sea Film Foundation13/04/2026🇸🇦Screen
El Gouna film festival promotes andrew mohsen to artistic director
Screen Daily02/04/2026🇪🇬Screen
Iranian filmmakers condemn arrest of documentary director mozhgan ilanlou
Screen Daily19/03/2026🇮🇷Screen
Iran war restricts filmart attendance for Middle East film industry
Screen Daily19/03/2026🇮🇷Screen
American doctor director poh si teng explains why she spent her life savings on making the Gaza doc
Screen Daily18/03/2026🇵🇸Screen
Red Sea labs selects 12 projects for the new edition of the feature films program
Red Sea International Film Festival / Souk11/03/2026🇸🇦Screen
Qatars qumra lab moves online only due to iran war
Screen Daily11/03/2026🇮🇷Screen
Berlin film festival director tricia tuttle responds to Gaza open letter
Screen Daily23/02/2026🇵🇸Screen
Marianne khoury steps down as El Gouna film festival artistic director
Screen Daily21/02/2026🇪🇬Screen
Int laliga goes after vpns footballco opens Riyadh studio viaplay grabs efl rights
Broadcast (UK)20/02/2026🇸🇦Screen
Spains fasten film finds european partners for doc about government violence against women in iran
Screen Daily15/02/2026🇮🇷Screen
Calinos Entertainment Licenses ‘Second Chance’ and ‘That’s My Life’ to SPI International
Calinos Entertainment (Turkish distributor)10/02/2026🇹🇷Screen
17th IFSB Summit Opens: Global Industry Stakeholders Convene in Muscat to Chart Course for Islamic Finance Stability and Growth
Islamic Financial Services Board03/02/2026Economy
Iffrs displacement fund films receive rapturous reception as mohammad rasoulof makes plea for iranian protestors
Screen Daily03/02/2026🇮🇷Screen
Bassel ghandour hinde boujemaa projects among Doha film institutes autumn selection
Screen Daily26/01/2026🇶🇦Screen
Inter Medya licenses VALLEY OF HEARTS to Bolivia and El Salvador
Inter Medya (Turkish distributor)22/01/2026🇹🇷Screen
Red Sea fund announces open call for 2026 post production support cycle 1
Red Sea International Film Festival / Souk22/01/2026🇸🇦Screen