Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia.

Technology

US battery push confronts China’s supply chain dominance

Business

Panama Canal weighs tighter transit cap amid drought

Business

Volkswagen signs agreement to turn car plant into defense hub

Travel

Etihad Airways adds Saudi Red Sea route from Abu Dhabi

News

Sarawak town Serian enters state of emergency as air pollution surges

September 7, 2026

Government logs confirm Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak over air pollution as transboundary smoke chokes regional air.

Nepal flood disaster claims 1287 lives with over 5000 missing

News

UAE rescue team expands Nepal flood search and relief

News

Nepal flood appeal targets 84,270 people with $49.6m

News

UN Assembly votes to correct distorted world map projections

News

IFHC launches support initiative for UAE houbara breeders

News

UAE and Kurdistan Region deepen ties in Abu Dhabi talks

Business

India GDP grows 7.8% as Modi hails resilient economic growth

Japan stocks slide as Nikkei falls and bond yields rise

Indonesia links sports investment to new licensing framework

Egypt and Al Dahra launch US$500 million wheat supply plan

Oil prices rebound after Brent slides below $93

Alibaba secures HK$80 billion to expand AI investment

South Korea launches Arctic container ship trial to Europe

Egypt central bank keeps rates at 19%-20% in August

Health

Air Sanitizing Desktop Lamp

Health

EU endorses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use in children

Health

Fakeeh University Hospital sets new standards in UAE healthcare

Health

African leaders commit to ending AIDS among children by 2030

Health

Researchers uncover pivotal proteins influencing severe asthma

Health

FDA finds lead contamination in ground cinnamon products

Health

WHO prioritizes vaccine development for pathogens with highest disease impact

Health

Patients urged to discuss statin side effects with doctors

Health

Uganda Ebola cases rise to five in Bundibugyo outbreak

Health

EU expands Ebola response with €2.1 million PCR tests

Health

Lockdown in Shanghai begins a second phase as testing lines grow

Travel

Etihad Airways adds Saudi Red Sea route from Abu Dhabi

September 9, 2026

Travel

Anak Krakatau ash hits nearly 3,000 flights in Indonesia

Travel

Air Arabia increases Bangkok frequency with four daily flights

Travel

South Korea tourist arrivals reach 2.09 million in July

Travel

Air Arabia sets December start for Sharjah Gdansk route

Entertainment

Ben Affleck AI remarks ignite Hollywood creative backlash

January 27, 2026

Entertainment

Apple Arcade adds Jeopardy and NFL games in September update

August 19, 2025

Entertainment

Russian capital hosts 47th annual film festival

April 18, 2025

Entertainment

Legal action against ‘Ketamine Queen,’ doctors in Perry overdose

August 17, 2024

Technology

US battery push confronts China’s supply chain dominance

September 9, 2026

US battery factories are expanding, but China still dominates graphite, cathodes, anodes and LFP technology across the supply chain.

Japan deploys AI to detect investment fraud earlier

September 3, 2026

China digital industry revenue reaches 20.71 trillion yuan

September 1, 2026

UN urges stronger safeguards for children

August 12, 2026

Japan H3 rocket deploys Michibiki No. 7 into planned orbit

August 12, 2026

Sports

Mexico advances after 2-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup

Brazil beats Japan 2-1 in World Cup knockout

Portugal beats 50th-ranked Uzbekistan in World Cup Group K

Norway reach World Cup knockouts with 3-2 Senegal win

Argentina advance as Messi breaks World Cup scoring record

Egypt claims historic World Cup win over New Zealand

Portugal attack stalls in DR Congo World Cup draw

Messi ties World Cup scoring record in Argentina win

Automotive

Automotive July 31, 2026

Audi expands utility vehicle lineup with new three row Q9 SUV

Automotive July 28, 2026

Porsche to cut 5000 more jobs under restructuring plan

Automotive July 2, 2026

Japan new car sales rise 1.8% in first half of 2026

Automotive May 1, 2026

FIA expands road safety program in Middle East and Africa

Automotive April 21, 2026

Mercedes-Benz unveils electric C-Class in Seoul

Automotive January 30, 2026

2027 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds DIGITAL LIGHT micro-LEDs

Automotive December 4, 2025

Tesla boosts China-made EV shipments by 9.9 percent

Automotive November 19, 2025