video A man waves Palestinian flags as Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in Gaza.

Qatar PM says Gaza truce, hostage release deal agreed

  • “I can’t believe that this nightmare of more than a year is finally coming to an end. We have lost so many people, we’ve lost everything,” said a 45-year-old Gazan
video By AFP ·

Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, January 15, 2025.Reuters

Saudi Arabia welcomes ceasefire agreement in Gaza

  • Kingdom stresses need for adherence to the deal, end to aggression against Gaza, and withdrawal of all Israeli forces from the occupied territories
By Arab News ·

Developing Palestinians react to news on a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Deir Al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday. (Reuters)

World leaders welcome Gaza ceasefire deal

  • Biden and Trump both give early responses to the ceasefire
  • Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar among regional powers to welcome deal
By Arab News ·

International conference celebrates the camel as a pillar of Arab culture

International conference celebrates the camel as a pillar of Arab culture

  • Scholars highlight the camel’s role in Arab history and the Arabic language
  • Experts from Saudi Arabia and abroad gather in Riyadh
By Hebshi Alshammari ·

UAE mediates exchange of 50 Russian, Ukrainian war captives

UAE mediates exchange of 50 Russian, Ukrainian war captives

  • UAE mediated the exchange of 2,583 captives since the Russian-Ukrainian war began in February 2022
  • Foreign Ministry says successful exchange reflects both sides’ trust in Emirati leadership, diplomacy
By Arab News ·

Pro-Palestinian protesters target military and defense industry recruiters at UK universities

Pro-Palestinian protesters target military and defense industry recruiters at UK universities

  • Activists confront Royal Air Force recruiters at careers fairs in Newcastle, Glasgow, York and Cardiff
  • About 20 defense companies reportedly forced to steer clear of events because of security risks
By Arab News ·

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

  • AbouZaid arrested shortly after being shortlisted for an award at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
  • It is alleged authorities used the YouTuber’s withdrawal of a large sum of money as a pretext for his arrest
By Arab News ·

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

Egyptian YouTuber Ahmed AbouZaid detained on illegal currency trading charges

  • AbouZaid arrested shortly after being shortlisted for an award at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
  • It is alleged authorities used the YouTuber’s withdrawal of a large sum of money as a pretext for his arrest
By Arab News ·