Saudi Arabia's King Salman sent a cable of congratulations to Donald Trump on his election victory. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia leads Arab world in congratulating Trump

  • King Salman wishes Trump and Americans ‘progress and prosperity’
  • Leaders of Jordan and Egypt urge Trump to help bring peace
By Arab News ·

Trump wins White House in historic victory video

Trump wins White House in historic victory

  • The victory marks an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago
  • He is the first person convicted of a felony to win the White House and the first former president to regain power since 1892
By AP ·

Israel’s Netanyahu discusses ‘Iranian threat’ with Trump

Israel’s Netanyahu discusses ‘Iranian threat’ with Trump

  • Trump and Netanyahu agreed to work together for Israel’s security
By AFP ·

Saudi man arrested for $131m bank fraud

Saudi man arrested for $131m bank fraud

  • Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority announce new cases
  • Includes arrests for tobacco smuggling, roadworks scam
By Arab News ·

UN says Gaza polio vaccination campaign complete

UN says Gaza polio vaccination campaign complete

  • The second round of the polio vaccination campaign in the Gaza Strip was completed Tuesday, with an overall 556,774 children under the age of 10 being vaccinated
  • An estimated 7,000 to 10,000 children are stuck in “inaccessible areas” in the north and “remain unvaccinated”
By AFP ·

Germany’s Scholz fires rebellious finance minister

Germany’s Scholz fires rebellious finance minister

  • The move came after weeks of bitter feuding that have rocked the coalition government
  • Fiscal hawk Lindner had proposed sweeping reforms to jumpstart the troubled German economy
By AFP ·

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

  • Over 100 employees demand corporation ‘recommit to fairness, accuracy and impartiality’
  • Letter signed by more than 230 figures in UK’s media industry, other sectors
By Arab News ·

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

BBC staff in open letter accuse broadcaster of pro-Israel bias

  • Over 100 employees demand corporation ‘recommit to fairness, accuracy and impartiality’
  • Letter signed by more than 230 figures in UK’s media industry, other sectors
By Arab News ·

Dubai Design Week returns with brand new fair: Dubai Editions

Dubai Design Week returns with brand new fair: Dubai Editions

  • As large-scale architectural and design installations take over the Gulf metropolis, the inaugural Dubai Editions is set to offer a mix of art, design and prints to appeal to the city’s changing demographics
By Rebecca Anne Proctor ·