Egypt restores massive statue of King Thutmose II Within the scope of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ efforts to restore monuments and paintings at the Karnak Temple complex in Luxor, the Supreme Council of Antiquities completed the restoration work of the statue of King Thutmose II on the southern facade of Karnak. Egypt
E-scooters swarm Dubai Amid the increase in fuel prices in the world, which is also reflected in the UAE, transportation costs increased as well as the prices of small cars. The solution for residents with limited income is to resort to electric scooters. Gulf
Egypt attracting more investment from Arab states Saudi Arabia and the UAE have invested heavily in Egypt recently, and Qatar may soon follow. Egypt
Saudi Arabia to invest $1 billion in Pakistan, following UAE and Qatar Pakistan is seeking help from the Gulf amid its foreign currency reserves crisis. Saudi Arabia
Iran shows off homemade drones in large-scale exercise The drill was staged amid US intelligence reports that the Islamic Republic was planning to send Russia weapons-capable combat drones to be used in its war on Ukraine. Iran
US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria for third day The White House sought to halt attacks on American troops in Syria by authorizing airstrikes on a depot used by the IRGC. Local militias have responded by firing more rockets. Syria
Swedish, Finnish NATO bids face test as officials meet Turkey’s representatives Lack of movement on extradition of “terrorist” suspects still poses threat to Nordic states joining alliance. Turkey
Iran’s nuclear program casts shadow on Israeli election Prime Minister Yair Lapid finds himself in a difficult spot as reports insist the United States is closer to signing a nuclear deal with Iran. Israel
South Korea to work with Russia on Egypt’s first nuclear power plant The move further cements Egypt and South Korea’s strong economic and defense ties. Egypt
Iraqi PM warns security forces to stay out of political conflicts The Iraqi judiciary resumed its work the day after powerful Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr ordered his supporters to withdraw from the Supreme Judicial Council. Iraq
