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– During the initial eight months of 2026, Egypt saw a historic inflow of $33.9 billion in remittances from citizens working abroad. The Central Bank of Egypt announced on Tuesday, October 13, that these inflows increased by 27.2% compared to
– Since September 16, flooding across Thailand has resulted in 71 fatalities and severely disrupted communities nationwide. The disaster has impacted 51 provinces, with water still present in 20 provinces and Bangkok as of October 12. Reports indicate that 908,595
– Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has initiated an official visit to Greece following his arrival in Athens. He was greeted by Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis at Athens International Airport. The
– According to TV BRICS, a novel ultrasonic welding approach created by Russian and Chinese researchers has doubled the strength of metal joints and increased component longevity. This innovative process was developed by scientists at South Ural State University in
– UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in discussions with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai. The meeting was part of a working visit to
– On October 19, Abu Dhabi hosted a meeting between UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on deepening their countries’ strategic alliance. The discussions occurred during Macron’s official visit to
– A seismic event measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday, October 17, with its epicenter near Khuzdar. The German Research Centre for Geosciences recorded the quake, noting it occurred at a depth of 10
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– Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hosted an official dinner banquet in honour of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and his delegation in Ottawa. The banquet took place during Sheikh Khaled’s official
– Rising fertiliser and fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war on Iran could cut harvests across Africa next year, a senior UN trade official has warned. Luz Maria de la Mora of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) told Al
– Members of parliament from BRICS nations held an interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi. Modi and the visiting delegates exchanged views on a wide range of issues. The forum is
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– Indonesia resumed services at Jakarta’s primary airport and several regional hubs on Tuesday after ash from Anak Krakatau temporarily halted flights. The volcanic activity impacted nearly 3,000 flights and over 340,000 passengers nationwide. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport recommenced operations following
On Friday, the budget airline Air Arabia revealed a strategic boost to its Southeast Asian routes, notably increasing the number of flights connecting the United Arab Emirates with Thailand. From October 25, 2026, the airline will add a fourth daily
– In July 2026, South Korea welcomed a total of 2,093,223 international visitors, signaling a robust rebound in global tourism. This monthly figure reflects a 20.8% increase compared to the 1,733,199 arrivals recorded in July 2025. Additionally, it surpasses the