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Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury

Antoine Khoury is based in Beirut and has been reporting for Mena Today for the past year. He covers news from Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Turkey, and is widely regarded as one of the region’s leading experts

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Egypt launches Hajj airlift as pilgrims begin sacred journey

Egypt

Egypt launches Hajj airlift as pilgrims begin sacred journey

As Egypt’s Hajj Mission begins transporting thousands of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia, many are once again turning their attention to Hajj, one of the five pillars of Islam and one of the most significant spiritual journeys in the Muslim faith.

After Assad’s fall, Morocco reconnects with Damascus

Morocco

After Assad’s fall, Morocco reconnects with Damascus

In a major diplomatic development, Morocco and Syria announced on Saturday the reopening of their respective embassies, marking the restoration of ties after more than a decade of severed relations due to the Syrian civil war. 

From Gaza to Damascus: Qatar’s toxic trail of cash

Qatar

From Gaza to Damascus: Qatar’s toxic trail of cash

Qatar’s pledge to provide Syria with $29 million monthly for three months to cover salaries, as announced by the Syrian finance minister on Wednesday, has been framed by some as a humanitarian gesture.

Oman positions itself as a premier investment hub

Oman

Oman positions itself as a premier investment hub

Oman’s economy is expected to grow by 3.4% in 2025, outperforming many global economies and signaling strong resilience and growing international confidence, according to Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion.

Al-Azhar mourns a humanitarian giant

Pope Francis

Al-Azhar mourns a humanitarian giant

Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, has expressed profound sorrow at the passing of Pope Francis describing him as a “distinguished humanitarian and dear friend.”

Israel targets Hezbollah arms smuggler in deadly Lebanon airstrikes

Lebanon

Israel targets Hezbollah arms smuggler in deadly Lebanon airstrikes

The Israeli Air Force conducted a series of intense airstrikes on Sunday targeting Hezbollah strongholds in southern Lebanon, hitting areas between Bassalia and Jbaa (Nabatiyeh), as well as the outskirts of Mlita, Jabal Safi (Iqlim al-Touffah heights), and Sojod (Jezzine).

UAE brokers largest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap since war began

United Arab Emirates

UAE brokers largest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap since war began

The United Arab Emirates has successfully mediated the largest exchange of captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine since the outbreak of their conflict in 2022, bringing the total number of individuals exchanged through UAE efforts to 3,771.

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