The Ministry of Civil Service and the Ministry of State for Women’s Affairs have signed an agreement to provide training for female civil servants. One of the initiative’s goals is to strengthen women’s leadership in state institutions.
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Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt have advanced from the group stage to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Morocco has already secured a place in the Round of 16.
Brazilian journalist Patricia Matos de Farias, who lives in the Middle East, presented earlier this monthher book, Cerzideira—Stitching with Threads of Memory, to the Brazilian community in Bahrain. The work is a reflection on womanhood, memory, and ancestry.
Sheraa, Sharjah’s entrepreneurship center, is accepting applications from startup founders interested in establishing a business in the emirate and receiving support to launch or expand their operations.
Aleppo International Airport in Syria has begun receiving flights operated by Jazeera Airways from Kuwait as part of efforts to expand the number of routes serving the city.
The country has signed agreements with the OPEC Fund for two projects: one aimed at protecting the most vulnerable groups in the country, and another focused on climate-resilient infrastructure, food security, and the rural value chain.
Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate, will host three days of Mango Extravaganza 2026, featuring a mango exhibition, presentations of agricultural solutions, and discussions focused on fruit cultivation.
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil announced plans to restore production and exports to pre-war levels, giving priority to shipments through the country’s southern ports.
The Egyptian national team secured its first-ever World Cup victory on Sunday (21), defeating New Zealand 3–1. Morocco beat Scotland 1–0 on Friday (19), giving Arab teams a total of two positive results in the tournament.
Royal Air Maroc announced it will begin operating a fifth weekly frequency on the Brazil–Morocco route starting October 28.
Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met on Wednesday (17) on the sidelines of the G7 meeting, which they attended as invited guests.
Eight Arab national teams are competing in the FIFA World Cup. In the opening round, which concluded on Wednesday (17), draws secured by Saudi Arabia and Qatar came as surprises. Egypt and Morocco also drew their matches. Jordan, Iraq, Algeria, and Tunisia were defeated.
Workers install the new Kiswa, a black silk and gold-embroidered cloth that covers the Kaaba, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on Tuesday (16), marking the Islamic New Year. The occasion is celebrated across Muslim countries, many of which observe a public holiday to mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
The United States and Iran said they had reached an agreement to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Markets reacted positively to the announcement.
