RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) – Saudi Arabia is leveraging space science and satellite technology to address pressing environmental challenges, improve disaster preparedness, and enhance agricultural planning, while also investing in the development of national talent for the space sector. The Saudi Space Agency’s Space Academy launched a month-...
RAFAH, Egypt (MNTV) — Actress and former UNHCR special envoy Angelina Jolie visited the Egyptian side of the Rafah border crossing into Gaza on Friday. She met with Red Crescent volunteers, aid truck drivers, and Egyptian officials to discuss ongoing humanitarian operations amid the genocide in Gaza. Angelina Jolie was joined by U.S. State De...
ALULA, Saudi Arabia (MNTV) — Families in AlUla are invited to celebrate the winter season at the Al-Manshiyah Plaza Winter Carnival, part of the Winter at Tantora festival running until January 10. The open-air event features games, mini parades, live music, and interactive workshops, including hat-making and wool crafts, alongside stalls sel...
ALEPPO, Syria (MNTV) — Syrian security forces announced that they had prevented a ISIS plot aimed at carrying out suicide attacks on New Year celebrations and churches, with a particular focus on Aleppo. The Interior Ministry said intelligence gathered in coordination with partner agencies revealed that ISIS cells were planning attacks targeti...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — The Japanese government will provide a $22 million grant to finance the construction and delivery of a pioneering diving support vessel (DSV) for the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), officials said. The grant, provided through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is aimed at strengthening the authority’s maritim...
CAIRO, Egypt (MNTV) — Egypt’s credit card usage has grown steadily over the past four years, supported by expanded banking infrastructure, but digital wallets and instant payment platforms are increasingly taking the lead, according to data from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE). The figures indicate a modernizing financial ecosystem, even as t...
CASABLANCA, Morocco (MNTV) — Sudan slipped to a 2–0 defeat against Burkina Faso in their final Group E match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday, setting up a daunting last-16 meeting with defending champions Senegal, as Algeria completed the group stage with another convincing victory. Burkina Faso struck early at the Mohammed V [&helli...
DAMASCUS, Syria (MNTV) — Domestic football returned to Syria this month as the Syrian Premier League launched a new season, marking a symbolic revival following years of disruption caused by conflict and institutional strain. The restart comes shortly after the first anniversary of Syria’s Liberation Day and a strong showing by the national te...
MUSCAT, Oman (MNTV) — Oman’s Health-Promoting Universities initiative is gaining momentum as part of a national strategy to embed health and well-being into higher education environments, officials said. The program, reported Oman News, seeks to transform universities into safe and supportive spaces that enhance both academic performance and ...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (MNTV) — The United Arab Emirates has raised the minimum monthly salary for Emirati citizens working in the private sector to 6,000 dirhams ($1,633), effective from January 1, 2026, as part of measures to enhance economic security for nationals. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization said the increase app...
