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Syria opens first trial over coastal violence after Assad's fall

Syria

Syria opens first trial over coastal violence after Assad's fall

Syria on Tuesday began the first trial of suspects in a wave of bloodshed in March during which pro-government fighters killed hundreds of members of the Alawite minority - a case seen as a test of President Ahmed al-Sharaa's promise of accountability.

Flydubai places historic order for 150 Airbus A321neo jets

United Arab Emirates

Flydubai places historic order for 150 Airbus A321neo jets

Low-cost carrier Flydubai announced on Tuesday a landmark order for 150 Airbus A321neo aircraft, surpassing the size of its current fleet and marking the airline’s first-ever purchase from the European manufacturer. 

Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to approve the sale of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, speaking a day before he hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for a day of diplomacy.

Beirut Bar Association elections signal major political shift

Lebanon

Beirut Bar Association elections signal major political shift

The 2025 Beirut Bar Association (BBA) elections ended with a striking upset on Sunday as Imad Martinos, backed by the Lebanese Forces (LF), won the presidency in a highly competitive vote marked by record turnout and unusually heavy political involvement.

Ooredoo shares set for major movement as ADIA sells half its stake

Qatar

Ooredoo shares set for major movement as ADIA sells half its stake

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to sell 160.5 million shares in Qatari telecom giant Ooredoo, roughly half of its current holding, in a landmark secondary share offering valued between QAR 1.99 billion and QAR 2.09 billion ($546–$572 million).

Emirates expands Boeing fleet with record 777X order

United Arab Emirates

Emirates expands Boeing fleet with record 777X order

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has placed a major order for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, strengthening its position as the world’s largest operator of wide-body jets. 

Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda

Saudi Arabia

Saudi crown prince visits US with defence, AI and nuclear on the agenda

A visit by Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler to the White House for talks on Tuesday with U.S. President Donald Trump aims to deepen decades-old cooperation on oil and security while broadening ties in commerce, technology and potentially even nuclear energy.

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