Arab news today
Here are the top news stories from Arab News, a leading English-language daily newspaper in the Middle East:
Top Stories
- Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: The two leaders discussed regional and global issues, including the Iran nuclear deal and the situation in Yemen.
- Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin: The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, trade, and regional security issues.
- Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati meets with French President Emmanuel Macron: The two leaders discussed the country's economic crisis and the need for international support.
- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says US sanctions are 'economic terrorism': Khamenei made the comments during a speech in Tehran, criticizing the US for its economic sanctions on Iran.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for drone attack on Saudi oil facility: The rebels said the attack was in response to Saudi Arabia's involvement in the Yemen conflict.
Business
- Saudi Aramco's profits surge to $88 billion in 2022: The state-owned oil company reported a significant increase in profits due to higher oil prices and increased production.
- Dubai's real estate market sees surge in demand: The emirate's real estate market has seen a significant increase in demand, driven by low interest rates and government incentives.
- Egypt's economy grows 3.5% in 2022: The country's economy grew at a slower pace than expected, due to challenges such as inflation and a decline in tourism.
Sports
- Al-Hilal wins Saudi Pro League title: The Riyadh-based club won its 18th Saudi Pro League title, defeating Al-Nassr 2-1 in the final match.
- Egypt's Mohamed Salah wins African Footballer of the Year award: The Liverpool forward won the award for the second time, beating out other nominees such as Sadio Mané and Riyad Mahrez.
Opinion
- Column: The Middle East needs a new approach to conflict resolution: The author argues that traditional methods of conflict resolution are no longer effective and that a new approach is needed to address the region's ongoing conflicts.
- Column: The economic benefits of tourism in the Middle East: The author highlights the economic benefits of tourism in the region, including job creation and revenue generation.
These are just a few of the top news stories from Arab News today.