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08/08 6PM GMT- 5 Top stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Saturday August 8th at 6pm GMT.
- Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman 'close' but will not open waterway alone - UAE condemns Iran missile attack on ADNOC tanker in Strait of Hormuz
- Yemeni forces target Houthi positions across multiple fronts - Lebanon says Israeli troops built earth barrier in Lebanese army-held village
- Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
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08/08 6AM GMT- 5 Top stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Saturday August 8th at 6am GMT.
- US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz
- Saudi minister: Makkah defence agreement with Turkiye, Pakistan not a ‘military axis or sectarian bloc’
- Yemeni forces target Houthi positions across multiple fronts
- UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, commercial shipping
- Saudi intelligence chief visits Baghdad for talks on regional security
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07/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Friday August 7th at 6pm GMT.
- Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign Makkah joint defense agreement
- Saudi minister: Makkah defense agreement with Turkiye, Pakistan not a ‘military axis or sectarian bloc’
- Houthi attacks kill five in Yemen as militia targets Marib
- GCC chief, Arab states condemn Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Najran
- West Bank healthcare system facing Gaza-like collapse, MedGlobal chief says
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07/08 6AM GMT - 5 Top stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Friday August 7th at 6am GMT.
- 300 children killed in Gaza in 300 days, UNICEF says; West Bank settler attacks continue
- Houthi attacks wound 11 in Saudi Arabia after deadly strike on Yemen troops
- UN peacekeepers record worst Israeli escalation in Lebanon since June ceasefire deal
- Syria begins to rebuild war-damaged Kenamat Bridge in Deir Ezzor
- Saudi crown prince, French president discuss regional situation
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06/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Thursday August 6th at 6pm GMT.
- Saudi-led maritime coalition expected to expand, newly appointed commander says
- Coalition embodies international recognition of need to protect maritime security, Al-Maliki says
- Pakistan PM and army chief to visit Saudi Arabia August 6-8: foreign office
- Iran warns Gulf states: tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard
- Rome talks focus on Lebanon detainees as negotiations with Israel make limited prog...
Mayman Show | S8 E3 | Joel Huffman, Entrepreneur & CEO of Arabius
Moving to Saudi Arabia to launch a business is one thing—choosing to build your future here is another. Joel Huffman did exactly that. As the Co-founder and CEO of Arabius, Partner at Golden Point Global, and Co-founder of Anchor Digital Infrastructure, he has become a passionate advocate for entrepreneurship, cross-border partnerships, and Saudi Arabia's growing innovation ecosystem.
Today, we explore his journey, his perspective on the Kingdom's transformation, and why he believes Saudi Arabia is the world's most exciting place to build a business.
06/08 6AM GMT- 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Thursday August 6th at 6am GMT.
- Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes
- Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
- Communication with Mojtaba ‘very difficult at moment’: Iran president
- Israel military will continue to ‘operate proactively’ in Gaza: army chief
- Two Israeli soldiers, one Lebanese killed as violence flares in south Lebanon
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05/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Wednesday August 5th at 6pm GMT.
- Iran says new Hormuz route agreed with Oman
- Lebanon says one dead, 11 wounded in Israeli strike on south
- Emergency ministerial meeting in Amman discusses Israeli violations at Jerusalem holy sites
- ‘Protecting Jerusalem is fundamental pillar of any just peace,’ Saudi FM says
- Iran says it will support any decision by Palestinian leaders in Gaza negotiations
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05/08 6AM GMT- 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Wednesday August 5th at 6am GMT. - Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz or get ‘hit very hard’ - Saudi Cabinet: Dialogue essential in regional de-escalation - Israel will not agree to expand 'Pilot Zones' in Southern Lebanon - Israeli Media - Jordan warns of ‘imminent’ Israeli takeover of Al-Aqsa Mosque compound: Report - US Supreme Court won’t halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacks Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
04/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Tuesday August 4th at 6pm GMT.
- US Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal by Wednesday, Rubio ‘sees progress’
- Iran, Oman make progress on deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz: officials
- Lebanese PM Salam says no one who ‘dragged Lebanon into war’ can lecture on sovereignty
- Hamas voices ‘unease’ over Board of Peace comments on Gaza
- Six years after Beirut port blast, victims’ families say ‘wound has not healed’
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These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Tuesday August 4th at 6am GMT. - Trump says Iran facing ‘last chance before decapitation’ - Cargo vessel hit by ‘unknown projectile’ in Hormuz strait: maritime agency - Blocked shipping lanes slow relief efforts as toll of Middle East war on children grows, aid group says - Can Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ strategy reshape the conflict with Iran? - Israeli settlers continue expansion activities across northern Ramallah Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
03/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Monday August 3rd at 6pm GMT.
- Trump vows blockade until ‘deal or total surrender’ after Iran denies talks
- Lebanon cautiously optimistic ahead of seventh round of talks with Israel
- Israel conveys ‘concerns’ to US on Gaza plan, keeps up strikes on territory
- Lebanon president urges judiciary to issue Beirut port blast indictment
- Iraqi Kurdish leader in Damascus for talks on Syria Kurds’ deal: sources to AFP
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02/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Sunday August 2nd at 6pm GMT.
- Saudi crown prince, Trump hold call as president says he will hold off on Iran attack
- Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike
- Efforts underway to revive June US-Iran deal: Iranian MP
- Negotiations between Iran and Oman over Hormuz in final stages, Tehran says
- Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza, minister says no deal to halt atta...
01/08 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Saturday August 1st at 6pm GMT.
- Israel says it killed several Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon
- Israeli strikes in Gaza kill two, hit medical supply warehouses: medical sources
- US embassies urge citizens to consider departing Middle East
- Egypt captains recount scramble to stop disaster after drone strike
- Kuwait says hostile drones destroyed after debris damages property
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01/08 6AM GMT- 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Saturday August 1st at 6am GMT.
- US, Israel planning to bombard energy-related targets in Iran: reports
- Tanker struck by ‘unknown projectile’ off Oman: UKMTO
- Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan for ending Gaza war
- Israeli demolition of Beaufort Castle tunnels triggers tremors across southern Lebanon
- At least 57 killed in border breach between Morocco and Spanish exclave Ceuta
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31/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Friday July 31st at 6pm GMT.
- Hamas agrees to disarm under Trump plan to end Gaza war
- Saudi Arabia welcomes Gaza agreement for Israeli withdrawal and Hamas disarmament
- Saudi Arabia remains committed to Iraq and its people, senior Saudi official says
- Oil spill from shadow fleet tanker spreading off Oman, satellite images show
- At least 34 killed in border breach between Morocco and Spanish exclave Ceuta
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31/07 6AM GMT- 5 Top stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Friday July 31st at 6am GMT
- Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
- Israel says it demolished tunnels under Beaufort in southern Lebanon
- Egypt’s president warns of regional escalation after port strike
- Palestinians face new limits on access to fuel amid shortages in West Bank
- Saudi Arabia and 13 other countries establish Middle East maritime defense coalition
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30/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Thursday July 30th at 6pm GMT.
- Egypt confirms drone caused fire on two gas vessels at Damietta
- Iran’s Araqchi presses European counterparts over use of bases in US operations
- Pakistan: US-Iran negotiations ‘ongoing’ as attacks continue
- Hamas moving toward Gaza disarmament deal, Israel says won’t withdraw until full demilitarization
- Nine civilians killed in Sudan drone attack: medic
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Mayman Show | S8 E2 | Susan Allen, Content Creator
Not every journey to Saudi Arabia begins with a lifelong dream—sometimes, it starts with a single opportunity. When Susan Allen first arrived in Riyadh from the United Kingdom more than eight years ago, she never imagined that the Kingdom would one day feel like home. Today, through her social media, she shares the places, people, and everyday moments that have made Saudi Arabia such a meaningful part of her life.
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30/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Thursday July 30th at 6am GMT. - US military launches ‘powerful’ retaliatory strikes on Iran - QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks - How Iran built Iraq’s powerful network of militias — and why it matters now - Sexual harassment of female Palestinian detainee revealed - US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
29/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Wednesday July 29th at 6pm GMT.
- Trump tells Fox: US to hit Iran ‘hard’ after Jordan base attacks
- Saudi Arabia, Italy call for maritime security in Hormuz, Red Sea
- Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt’s Mediterranean port
- Israel army accuses Hezbollah of truce violation, launching drone in south Lebanon
- Lebanon probes prominent businessman’s meeting with Netanyahu
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29/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Wednesday July 29th at 6am GMT. - Saudi Arabia strikes Iran-backed Iraqi militia - US military says intercepted missiles launched by Iran - Iran Guards say they halted 3 oil tankers in Hormuz - Israeli airstrike flattens mosque in Gaza City - Activity near Tayasir checkpoint fuels fears of new Israeli settlement in West Bank Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
28/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Tuesday July 28 at 6pm GMT. - Netanyahu at White House for first Trump talks during Iran war - Trump cites ‘good’ talks on Iran, reiterates threat to hit targets - Oman proposes regional mechanism with voluntary fees to manage Strait of Hormuz - Israeli forces arrest 25 Palestinians across West Bank amid escalating raids - Analysts: Houthis’ future tied to Iran’s fate, solution begins with restoring the state Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com
28/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, on Tuesday July 28 at 6am GMT. - New round of Israel-Lebanon talks set August 4: US official - Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports - Netanyahu arrives in the US, says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump - Israel releases 60 Palestinian detainees as Red Cross facilitates Gaza transfer - Rights group warns of mounting health risks in wake of Israeli closures around Nablus Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
27/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.
• Trump says he is ready for military action if Iran talks fail, Axios reports
• Saudi forces intercept drones coming from Iraq: defense ministry
• Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump
• US not involved in talks with Oman over Hormuz strait — Iran
• Kuwait condemns repeated Houthi militia attacks on ships in Red Sea
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27/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT. • US, Iran pause attacks after days of escalation • Why does conflict bedevil the Middle East? • Syria president says his country seeks security deal with Israel • Israeli government emboldening violent settlers, senior IDF officials warn • Saudi crown prince, UK leader review ties as Houthi Red Sea attacks fuel tensions Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
26/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT on Sunday 26th July.
- Trump giving Iran talks ‘little bit of room,’ US ambassador to UN says
- Iran threatens response to Ukraine attack on its ship in Caspian Sea
- Lebanon army condemns Israeli attacks preventing deployment in south
- Syria reports fresh Israeli incursion, shelling in south
- UN chief urges immediate removal of all Syria sanctions
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26/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT on Sunday 26th July. - Yemeni air force hit Houthi missile, drone launch sites after Saudi-led Coalition forces strike targets - Britain would be target if it supports US in war, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say - Visiting UN chief urges respect for Syria’s sovereignty, international support - Palestinian concerns grow over terror raids by Israeli settlers - Saudi and Pakistani FMs discuss safety of Gulf waterways, Red Sea Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
25/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT on Saturday 25th July.
- Yemeni air force hit Houthi missile, drone launch sites after Saudi-led Coalition forces launch strikes
- Guterres meets Syria’s Sharaa on first Damascus visit by UN chief in 17 years
- Israel kills senior Hamas-led police official in Gaza, medics say
- Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers
- US ‘boots on the ground’ may be needed to help L...
25/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT on Saturday 25th July. - Saudi-led Coalition Forces in Yemen strike Houthi sites as conflict flares - US military says it fired on another vessel breaching Iranian blockade - Saudi vessel sustains minor damage in Red Sea attack - UN ready to deploy mechanism to secure fertilizer shipments in Strait of Hormuz to prevent food crises - How Saudi- and UN-led initiatives are putting rural women at the heart of Syria’s recovery Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com<
24/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT on Friday 24th July.
- Iranian missiles and drones target Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan after US night of bombing
- Pakistan and Iran explore path toward new talks with US
- US warns citizens in Middle East to remain vigilant amid fears of further regional escalation
- Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
- UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait
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24/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT on Friday 24th July. - US strikes Iran and Bahrain warns of incoming fire as clashes over shipping routes escalate - Houthi ‘blockade’ claims fabricated and ship attacks are ‘piracy,’ Saudis tell UN Security Council - Two Chinese supertankers with Saudi oil exit Red Sea - UN missing persons chief says search efforts advancing in Syria but still no office in Damascus - Could the Saudi-US cooperation result in a nuclear Aramco? Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
23/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT on Thursday 23rd July.
- Trump vows to punish Iran for Houthi Red Sea attacks
- Pakistan PM condemns Houthi attack on Saudi vessel in call with crown prince
- Kuwait says drones targeted its side of border with Iraq
- Gulf states, Jordan reaffirm right to self-defense against Iranian attacks
- Israeli far-right minister leads hundreds to Al-Aqsa on Jewish mourning day
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Mayman Show | S8 E1 | Valentina Castellani-Quinn, President - Quinn Studios Entertainment, LA
Born in Florence, Italy, into a family whose legacy in the performing arts dates back to the 1800s, Valentina Castellani Quinn has spent a lifetime immersed in storytelling. An actress, producer, and international advocate for cinema, she is the Chairman of Quinn Studios Entertainment in Los Angeles and Artistic Director of the Matera International Film Festival. Through her work in film, culture, and education, she has become a strong supporter of international collaboration, including Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving film industry.
23/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT on Thursday 23rd July. - US and Saudi Arabia sign nuclear agreement - Saudi-owned vessel targeted in Red Sea, crew safe - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they attacked US military assets in Kuwait - Analysis: Why the Houthis are miscalculating this time - UN rights experts warn Israel’s offensive in Lebanon echoes Gaza, accuse it of war crimes Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
22/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.
- Trump approves landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
- Saudi FM: Lasting regional stability requires diplomacy, not military force
- Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
- Lebanon plants flag in Zawtar Al-Gharbiyeh as Hezbollah questions next steps
- Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, Lebanese official says
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22/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT.
* Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis
* Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion
* US military says its latest strikes on Iran have ended, marking 11th successive night of attacks
* Lebanon’s Aoun tells Trump an Israeli troop withdrawal is needed
* Houthis should think twice before threatening Red Sea shipping, former CIA officer Norman Roule tells Arab News
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21/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines on Tuesday 21st of July from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.
- Trump vows to help Lebanon pursue peace with Israel
- ‘We are praying for him to bring us peace’: Lebanese diaspora pin their hope on Aoun’s White House visit
- Zawtar Al-Gharbiyah becomes first test of Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment in south Lebanon
- Trump says US ‘not finished at all’ with Iran
- Iran’s forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US...
21/07 6AM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines on Tuesday 21st of July from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT. - ‘Very much concerned’ by Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia: UN - Trump says Iran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers as Tehran and US widen attacks - US-Lebanon summit to test new framework after 17-year gap - ‘All these rashes’: chickenpox surges in Gaza camps - Analysis: Can Rahm Emanuel lift Israel-Palestine relations out of the depths of hell? Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com
20/07 6PM GMT - 5 Top Stories
These are the top headlines on Monday 20th of July from Arab News, the Middle East’s leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT.
- Trump says Iran ‘will pay’ for killing soldiers as Tehran and US widen attacks
- Iran president says country in ‘full-scale war’ with US
- France slams ‘act of intimidation’ against two of its diplomats in Iran
- Lebanon army begins taking over southern ‘pilot zones’: US
- US-Lebanon summit to test new framework after 17-year gap
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