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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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Ajman eyes growth with new policy to promote investment and tourism

United Arab Emirates

Ajman eyes growth with new policy to promote investment and tourism

Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, presided over the Council’s meeting on Tuesday, where a key decision was made to strengthen the emirate’s presence on the regional and international stage.

Hezbollah MP slams government over disarmament push

Lebanon

Hezbollah MP slams government over disarmament push

Senior Hezbollah official Mohammad Raad on Monday delivered a sharp rebuke of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s government, accusing it of bowing to foreign pressure after its recent decision to enforce a monopoly of arms under the state.

Al-Sharaa seeks security deal with Israel

Syria

Al-Sharaa seeks security deal with Israel

Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, warned on Tuesday of renewed turmoil in the Middle East if his government and Israel fail to reach a security agreement. 

King Abdullah II urges hostage release and Gaza ceasefire at UN

Jordan

King Abdullah II urges hostage release and Gaza ceasefire at UN

Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, King Abdullah II of Jordan urged the release of hostages held by Hamas and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, while refraining from explicitly demanding the dismantling of armed groups operating in the enclave.

Syrian President heads to New York

Syria

Syrian President heads to New York

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa departed for the United States on Sunday to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to a statement broadcast by Syrian state television.

Palm-inspired pavilion hosts UAE Day at Osaka Expo

United Arab Emirates

Palm-inspired pavilion hosts UAE Day at Osaka Expo

The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will mark UAE Day on Friday, 19 September, in the presence of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. 

Syria’s future in focus as Al-Sharaa addresses MEI on UNGA sidelines

Syria

Syria’s future in focus as Al-Sharaa addresses MEI on UNGA sidelines

The Middle East Institute (MEI) will host Syrian Interim President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in New York City on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in a special conversation with Charles Lister, Senior Fellow and Director of MEI’s Syria Initiative.

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