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A new sports diplomacy program is bringing flag football to young athletes across the Middle East and North Africa, offering up to $150,000 in funding for national youth programs that will culminate in a regional championship in Riyadh. The initiative builds momentum ahead of flag football's Olympic debut in 2028.
The Middle East and North Africa are about to become solar powerhouses, with plans to add 860 gigawatts of clean energy by 2040. That's enough to transform the region's electricity grid from 4% solar today to nearly all renewable by 2060.
North Africa's AI startup scene is heating up fast, with deal activity nearly doubling in 2025 as the broader Middle East and North Africa region pulled in $858 million in AI funding. Egypt alone saw 88% more AI deals than the year before, signaling a wave of new founders building smart tech solutions.
Egypt is treating mental health as a national priority, building 24 specialized facilities and answering nearly 9,000 crisis calls in just three months. The country's new system offers everything from 24/7 hotlines to trauma clinics, making mental health care accessible to all citizens.
Egypt's First Lady Entissar al-Sisi celebrated exceptional Egyptian women at the annual "Egyptian Woman… Icon of Success" ceremony. The recognition highlights the country's commitment to showcasing female achievement.
Foreign teenagers reveal how moving to Mexico shaped their lives, friendships, and sense of home. Their stories show families considering the move what life looks like through their children's eyes.
Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula just created a new council to safeguard its legendary habanero pepper from copycats and boost local farmers. The move protects a 16-year-old designation and opens doors for pepper producers across three states.
Mexico's Yucatán state just secured over $20 million to permanently protect its jungles, mangroves, and underground rivers through an innovative partnership between government, WWF, and private donors. The project will safeguard 581,000 hectares while supporting 1.3 million people who depend on these ecosystems.
A Nigerian payments company just made it faster and cheaper for businesses to send money between Africa and the Middle East. The new system uses digital dollars that settle in minutes instead of days.
Researchers in Spain have cracked the code on how food poisoning bacteria build nearly impenetrable shields against antibiotics. The discovery could finally help doctors and food safety experts defeat stubborn infections that resist treatment.
Middle Eastern nations are transforming desert agriculture with cutting-edge water technology that slashes waste while boosting crop yields. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar are racing to become global leaders in water-efficient farming.
Emirati racing driver Rashid Al Dhaheri became the first driver from the Middle East and North Africa to win a Formula Regional race, claiming victory at his home track in Abu Dhabi. The historic win came during the opening round of the 2026 Formula Regional Middle East Championship at Yas Marina Circuit, where his racing journey began.
A leading European university is teaming up with an AI-powered Saudi fintech firm to build the next generation of financial technology talent. The partnership creates new pathways for students and professionals to shape the future of finance in the Middle East.
Desert architects from across the Middle East gathered in Dubai to reimagine how scorching climates can become global leaders in sustainable building. The forum showcased innovations turning date palm waste into construction materials and saving billions of liters of water.
Researchers have developed an experimental nasal spray that could protect against multiple respiratory threats at once, from flu and COVID-19 to bacteria and allergens. While still years from market, the innovation represents a major shift in how we might defend ourselves against future pandemics.
After devastating earthquakes killed over 2,200 people in Venezuela, Austin's Latino community transformed a moving company warehouse into a humanitarian relief center. Strangers worked 12-hour days together to send aid home.
The United Arab Emirates has grown its renewable energy capacity to over 7.7 gigawatts and saved $2 billion while slashing nearly 15 million tonnes of carbon emissions in just five years. As the nation celebrates its 29th National Environment Day, breakthrough projects from coral gardens to hydrogen-from-waste plants show how desert innovation is becoming a global climate solution.
Spain's World Cup champions returned home to a hero's welcome as an estimated 1.8 million fans flooded Madrid's streets to celebrate their thrilling victory over Argentina. The joyous parade through the Spanish capital brought an entire nation together in celebration of their team's historic achievement.
Abu Dhabi Biobank and Human Life CORD Japan just launched a partnership to bring umbilical cord stem cell therapies to the Middle East. This collaboration could transform treatment for diabetes, joint problems, and age-related diseases across the region.
Educators and innovators from 12 Arab nations gathered in Egypt's capital to explore how artificial intelligence can solve real challenges in education and research. The three-day conference showcased regional cooperation turning AI from a buzzword into a tool for progress.
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