Arabian Observer: Observe more. Understand Arabia.

Business

Egypt reserves set new record at $57.2 billion in August

News

Sarawak town Serian enters state of emergency as air pollution surges

News

Nepal flood disaster claims 1287 lives with over 5000 missing

News

UAE rescue team expands Nepal flood search and relief

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

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

Japan posts record July trade as imports outpace exports

Wall Street rises after Treasury expands debt buybacks

Health

Millions in lockdown in China as COVID-19 outbreak reaches two-year high

Health

South Korea reports over 88,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Health

WHO reports that tuberculosis cases are on the rise for the first time in years

Health

Big tobacco’s big lie: Philip Morris’ smoke and mirrors strategy

Health

Start your day right with complex carbs to enhance weight loss and blood sugar control

Health

Groundbreaking pig kidney transplant patient released from hospital

Health

DoH awards AED 19 million in grants to boost healthcare innovation in Abu Dhabi

Health

Vitamin B2 intake could protect against disabling dementia

Health

Congo Ebola cases rise as outbreak widens

Health

Beijing authorities begin mass testing as COVID-19 spikes

Health

Pfizer seeks approval for updated COVID vaccine booster

Travel

Air Arabia increases Bangkok frequency with four daily flights

September 5, 2026

Travel

South Korea tourist arrivals reach 2.09 million in July

Travel

Air Arabia sets December start for Sharjah Gdansk route

Travel

Etihad sets December start for Abu Dhabi Gothenburg flights

Travel

South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

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

Japan deploys AI to detect investment fraud earlier

September 3, 2026

Japan expands investment fraud detection with AI that scans consumer complaints for scam patterns, warning signs and risks tied to failing firms.

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

New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567 million for teens

August 8, 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