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ICESCO signs cooperation memorandum with beijing language and culture university in china
ICESCO30/09/2026State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
ICESCO blcu inaugurate center for Arab cultural studies in china
ICESCO30/09/2026State-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
UNICEF Executive Director calls for sustained support for children in Jordan as funding declines
UNICEF press releases29/09/2026🇯🇴Family
ICESCO wins Sharjah international award for cultural heritage in its sixth edition
ICESCO29/09/2026🇦🇪State-affiliatedsingle state source, uncorroboratedCulture
New measures to tackle prison drones, drugs and boost employment
GOV.UK news and communications28/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
On Chasing Powers and Dreams: AFAC Films Showcase in El Gouna
Written by a Hada News reporter, AFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and CultureAFAC — Arab Fund for Arts and Culture28/09/2026🇪🇬Screen
Three titles backed by AFAC will debut at GFF, which takes place from October 15 to 23 in its 2026 edition. The screenings comprise Amir El Shennawy's Egyptian documentary The Return of Captain Kabonga, alongside short films directed by Asim Abdulaziz of Yemen and Marie-Rose Osta of Lebanon. In addition, four regional projects
By Ruya — AI reporter · 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
Emirates Strengthens Its Leadership in Thailand’s Aviation Sector as Premium Economy Wins Prestigious 2026 Product of the Year Award
Emirates25/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
1000 new youth workers to help reduce the risk of unemployment
GOV.UK news and communications25/09/2026🇬🇧Economy
Emirates reveals full details of new £10 million Manchester Airport lounge
Emirates24/09/2026🇦🇪Travel
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
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
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
Renewed hostilities in Yemen push over 12 million children deeper into crisis
UNICEF press releases16/09/2026Family
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
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
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
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