Business

Egypt reserves climb $151.6 million to record $57.5 billion

– Egypt’s foreign reserves climbed by $151.6 million in October to a new record of $57.5 billion, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said. Net international reserves reached $57.4998 billion at the end of the month, up from $57.3482 billion

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Botswana diamond output rises 14% as economy shows recovery

Pune Metro Line 3 opens as Modi lays Phase 2 foundation

MEAPMP Launches: Revamped Independent Ad-Tech & Premium Media Buying Across MEA

Sam Altman calls UAE most forward-looking country on AI

– OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman described the UAE as the world’s most forward-looking country for artificial intelligence adoption. He was speaking on Monday during a panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, ADIPEC 2026. Altman

OpenAI deals bring frontier AI to ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Government

Sheikh Mohamed receives Markus Söder to boost UAE-Bavaria ties

– Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received Bavarian Minister-President Dr Markus Söder in Abu Dhabi on Monday, as the German regional leader made a working visit to the country. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment

FirstRand joins African lenders eyeing Kenya bank acquisitions

Apple iPhone Duo sets a new benchmark for foldable design

Dengue kills 173 in October as Bangladesh toll climbs to 418

Korea’s chip exports soar 259% as October shipments hit record

Ebola deaths in DR Congo reach 5,340, fatality rate at 51.6%

India’s extreme poverty falls to 2.6% under Modi’s growth push

News

Pune Metro Line 3 opens as Modi lays Phase 2 foundation

November 4, 2026

– Pune’s Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar metro corridor opened on Tuesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for metro projects worth around ₹21,800 crore. Modi took part through video conferencing. The new Line 3 gives a

OpenAI deals bring frontier AI to ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Government

November 3, 2026

Sheikh Mohamed receives Markus Söder to boost UAE-Bavaria ties

November 3, 2026

India’s extreme poverty falls to 2.6% under Modi’s growth push

October 31, 2026

Cyclone Arnab kills three as India evacuates thousands

October 29, 2026

UAE leaders honour flydubai crew for courage in air incident

October 28, 2026

Sheikh Khaled and Carney discuss UAE-Canada ties in Ottawa

October 28, 2026

Fertiliser costs from Iran war put African harvests at risk

October 27, 2026

BRICS lawmakers hold talks with Modi at New Delhi forum

October 27, 2026

Modi and Tusk launch defence and counter-terrorism dialogues

October 24, 2026

Tibet earthquake leaves 16 dead and 339 homes collapsed

October 23, 2026

Sheikh Khaled begins official visit to Greece in Athens

October 22, 2026

JAXA MMX mission lifts off for Mars moon Phobos

October 21, 2026

Travel

Türkiye aims to rank sixth in global tourism revenue

Air Arabia launches Sharjah flights to Amman City Airport

Air Arabia resumes daily Ras Al Khaimah Kozhikode service

flydubai showcases growing Syria network with daily flights

Emirates enters winter season with strong booking momentum

Etihad sets October start for Abu Dhabi Saudi Red Sea route

Health

Dengue kills 173 in October as Bangladesh toll climbs to 418

– Bangladesh recorded 173 dengue deaths in October, its highest monthly toll of 2026, pushing the year’s total to 418, Reuters reported citing health ministry data. More than 133,000 people had been hospitalized with the mosquito-borne disease as of October

Ebola deaths in DR Congo reach 5,340, fatality rate at 51.6%

Ebola death toll in DR Congo nears 4,900 as cases pass 10,000

Malaria kills 22 in Namibia’s Zambezi Region as cases rise

DR Congo Ebola cases reach 9,765 as new clusters emerge

Younger women face breast cancer risk in Africa, SGU warns

WHO sets global 24-hour target for emerging health threats

EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million

Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults

DR Congo Ebola toll rises above 4,000 deaths

Appendix surgery tied to lower colorectal cancer diagnoses

Technology

MEAPMP Launches: Revamped Independent Ad-Tech & Premium Media Buying Across MEA

November 3, 2026

Middle East and Africa Private Market Place (MEAPMP) today announced the commercial launch of its revamped independent supply-side platform (SSP) and curated media marketplace, connecting enterprise media buyers and agencies directly with premium regional inventory across 73 countries. Operating from

Sam Altman calls UAE most forward-looking country on AI

Apple iPhone Duo sets a new benchmark for foldable design

Apple brings Touch and PROLED XDR display to MacBook Pro

Integrated Identity Enters Global Top 0.1% with Rare 100/100 Google PageSpeed

Ultrasonic welding method doubles strength of metal joints

Samsung charts next-generation memory path for AI systems

Meta rolls out Muse Wonder models for agentic AI tasks

EU unveils EUCCS plan for secure emergency communications

Apple sets October debut for iPhone Duo foldable phone

iPhone 18 Pro brings variable aperture and A20 Pro chip

Business

Egypt reserves climb $151.6 million to record $57.5 billion

November 6, 2026

Botswana diamond output rises 14% as economy shows recovery

November 5, 2026

Indonesia’s non-oil exports drive $10.61bn trade surplus

November 3, 2026

FirstRand joins African lenders eyeing Kenya bank acquisitions

November 3, 2026

Korea’s chip exports soar 259% as October shipments hit record

November 2, 2026

Kenya targets 150,000 tonnes of coffee with new varieties

October 31, 2026

Germany’s EV boom lifts global sales to record 11 million

October 30, 2026

Brent tops $115 as US-Iran strike reports lift oil

October 29, 2026

Microsoft voluntary exit offer covers 27% of its workforce

October 27, 2026

South Korea current account surplus hits $116.63 billion in Q2

October 26, 2026

Russia and Oman trade hits 10-year high at $1.5 billion

October 23, 2026

Japan exports rise for 13th month as imports grow faster

October 23, 2026

South Korea chip exports surge 222.5% in early October

October 22, 2026

Oil prices hit $110 a barrel on Middle East supply fears

October 17, 2026

Egypt remittances hit record $33.9 billion in eight months

October 16, 2026

Oman power output rises while water production falls

October 12, 2026

Indonesia draws $7.33 billion in foreign funds in 2026

October 12, 2026

Africa launches first continental credit rating agency

October 9, 2026

Lifestyle

JP Morgan funds Fresha with $31 million for AI and robotics growth

Lifestyle

Adidas, Highsnobiety debut limited-edition sneakers

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Unraveling Starbucks’ phenomenon as a worldwide coffee powerhouse

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Sports

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games open Saturday in Senegal

October 30, 2026

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will open on Saturday, October 31, and run until November 13, marking the first Olympic sporting event ever held on African soil. The Games will bring together the world’s best young athletes, with 2,655