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          North Africa

          News, business, sport and culture stories from Egypt, Sudan and the Maghreb

          Dr Rania Al Mashat, Egypt's Minister of Tourism.

          Exclusive: Egypt tourism minister on sector's revival

          Travel and TourismDecember 08, 2019
          A second major financial crisis, such as the one which caused the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers in 2008, remains an unlikely scenario, according to a report by the Arab Strategy Forum and Good Judgment. Reuters

          A second Great Recession highly unlikely, says Arab Strategy Forum report

          EconomyDecember 07, 2019
          Greece ordered Libyan ambassador Mohamed Younis Menfi to leave over Libya's agreement with Turkey on maritime boundaries in the Mediterranean. InTime News via AP

          Greece expels Libyan ambassador over maritime deal with Turkey

          December 06, 2019
          Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua will fight for the WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. AFP

          UAE boxing fans can watch Ruiz v Joshua on new streaming service

          Other SportDecember 06, 2019
          The mulled deployment would include "dozens" more ships and double the number of troops added to the US force in the region since the beginning of this year. AFP

          US could send 14,000 more troops to the Middle East to counter Iran, report says

          The AmericasDecember 06, 2019
          Dubai, United Arab Emirates - November 25, 2019: Standalone. Visitors to Dubai mall take pictures of the Burj Khalifa while covering up from the sun on a beautiful day in Dubai. Monday, November 25th, 2019 at Dubai Mall, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Where does Dubai rank in the top 10 most popular cities to visit?

          Travel and TourismDecember 05, 2019
          Sanjay Brahmawar, chief executive of Darmstadt-headquartered Software AG, is bullish on the company's growth in the Mena region. Courtesy Software AG

          Software AG seeks double-digit growth in Mena region in 2020

          TechnologyDecember 05, 2019
          Ibrahim Al Mogren, founder and chief executive of Nejree, says the company will enter the UAE and Kuwait markets in early 2020. Courtesy Nejree

          Saudi start-up Nejree to enter UAE and Kuwait after raising $4m

          TechnologyDecember 05, 2019
          Millions of Yemenis who have suffered from a long and brutal conflict are receiving assistance from multilateral institutions such as the IDA. AP Photo

          Chance for wealthy countries to step up their contribution to fight global poverty

          CommentDecember 03, 2019

          Morocco bus crash kills 17

          December 02, 2019
          The red ribbon, an international symbol of HIV/Aids, is worn to raise the awareness in the fight against HIV infection. EPA

          New drugs and changing attitudes mean a better life for those with HIV in the UAE

          HealthDecember 02, 2019
          The bus plunged into a ravine in Ain Snoussi in northern Tunisia on Sunday, December 1, 2019. AFP

          At least 26 killed in Tunisia after bus plunges into ravine

          December 02, 2019
          Global pop group Now United, formed by Simon Fuller, is on the hunt for new talent in the Middle East. Courtesy XIX Entertainment

          Man behind the Spice Girls is on the hunt for a Mena pop star

          MusicNovember 27, 2019
          Recreate the sounds of the office with new website imisstheoffice.eu. Getty Images

          Bringing women back after maternity leave 'critical for UAE workplaces'

          UAENovember 27, 2019
          KBW Ventures chairman Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed Bin Talal Al Saud tells the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Forum early-stage companies are well catered to in terms of funding, but more growth capital is needed. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Region's entrepreneurial landscape 'strong and very real' says KBW Ventures' Prince Khaled

          TechnologyNovember 25, 2019
          The Business Behind The Music panel featuring (L-R): Laudius Boller, Spotify's managing director for Middle East and Africa; Mike Fairburn, the general manager of Sony Music Entertainment Middle East; Qanawat's Ahmed Nureni and DJ Bliss. Courtesy: On.DXB

          40,000 new songs are uploaded to streaming services every day – how do you stand out from the pack?

          MusicNovember 22, 2019
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