Armed clashes in Yemen’s Lahij province between UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council factions highlight internal divisions and power struggles along strategic coastal areas.

In near-total silence and far from the media spotlight, one of Egypt’s largest privately owned farms has slipped into the hands of an Emirati company.

Why Do the UAE’s Occupied Islands Hold the Key to Resolving Iran’s Nuclear Issue?

As investment interest surges in postwar Syria, cement production is drawing growing attention from international companies eager to secure contracts, with the sector poised to play a central role in the country’s reconstruction.

In an exclusive interview with Al-Estiklal, Nael Barghouti, the longest-serving former Palestinian detainee, criticizes the weak Arab stance on Gaza, praises Palestinian resistance and unity, and calls for steadfast support amid the ongoing Israeli genocide and siege.

In the heart of Sudan’s western desert near the besieged city of el-Fasher, Sudan’s Armed Forces announced on August 3, 2025, that among the attackers trying to breach the city’s defenses were foreign fighters holding Colombian passports.

Coca-Cola Gets a Makeover in the U.S., But Not in the Arab World. A drink sold as a symbol of refreshment, yet in reality, a sugar bomb silently harming millions.

Saudi Arabia officially entered the investment scene in Syria after months of waiting, following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, a move analysts see as a significant push from Riyadh to accelerate the recovery of Syria’s collapsed economy.

While innocent civilians in Gaza are being bombed and the besieged Strip is reduced to rubble, some Middle Eastern regimes have chosen not to side with the victims of aggression—but instead to deepen partnerships with those funding the Israeli Occupation.

Normalization was promised to bring peace. So why were wars erupting after the Arab-“Israel” deals?

In an interesting twist, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on July 16, 2025, that Coca-Cola had agreed to use real cane sugar in its formula within the United States. How about other countries?

Hamad bin Jassim’s call for a Gulf union underscores urgent regional challenges but faces persistent political divisions blocking full integration.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, specialist in Chinese foreign policy Razan Shawamreh discussed China’s growing role in the Middle East, highlighting its foreign policy approach, and the gap between its rhetoric and actions in relations with "Israel" and Iran.

Relations between Cairo and Abu Dhabi have noticeably cooled, amid rising tensions over Libya and Sudan—sparking questions about deeper political rifts.