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  1. Saudi Arabia's King Salman issues decree to establish new ministry: The King has issued a royal decree to establish a new ministry for education and training, which will be responsible for overseeing the country's education system.
  2. Iran's supreme leader says US sanctions are 'economic war': Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has described the US sanctions on Iran as an "economic war" and called on the country's people to resist them.
  3. Egypt's Sisi says country is 'strong and stable' despite economic challenges: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has said that his country is "strong and stable" despite facing economic challenges, including a currency crisis.
  4. Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for drone attack on Saudi oil facility: The Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Saudi oil facility, which was carried out on Saturday.
  5. Morocco's king says country is 'committed to peace and stability' in region: King Mohammed VI of Morocco has said that his country is "committed to peace and stability" in the region, and has called for dialogue to resolve conflicts.

Business

  1. Saudi Aramco's IPO raises $29.4 billion, making it largest in history: Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) has raised $29.4 billion, making it the largest IPO in history.
  2. Dubai's economy grows 2.1% in Q3, driven by tourism and trade: Dubai's economy grew 2.1% in the third quarter of the year, driven by growth in tourism and trade.
  3. Egypt's economy grows 5.6% in Q3, driven by construction and manufacturing: Egypt's economy grew 5.6% in the third quarter of the year, driven by growth in construction and manufacturing.

Sports

  1. Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal wins Asian Champions League title: Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal has won the Asian Champions League title, defeating Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 in the final.
  2. Morocco's Atlas Lions qualify for 2022 World Cup: Morocco's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup, defeating the Ivory Coast 2-0 in a playoff match.
  3. Egypt's Mohamed Salah wins African Footballer of the Year award: Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has won the African Footballer of the Year award, beating out other nominees from across the continent.

Entertainment

  1. Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Film Festival announces lineup for 2022 edition: The Red Sea Film Festival has announced its lineup for the 2022 edition, featuring a range of films from across the Arab world.
  2. Egypt's Cairo International Film Festival announces lineup for 2022 edition: The Cairo International Film Festival has announced its lineup for the 2022 edition, featuring a range of films from across the world.
  3. Morocco's Marrakech International Film Festival announces lineup for 2022 edition: The Marrakech International Film Festival has announced its lineup for the 2022 edition, featuring a range of films from across the world.