Fully vocalized Modern Standard Arabic news lessons for elementary learners, with audio, English translations, and vocabulary support.
A King Abdulaziz University student team placed seventh in its category at a world underwater robotics championship in Canada. The university and team are exploring ways to develop the robot for marine services.
Egypt’s government is preparing a national economic program for the period after its current IMF reform program ends. The proposed program will have measurable goals and will be discussed with experts before its final announcement.
The “Welcome Summer” campaign is bringing safe cultural, educational, artistic, and sports activities to children and families across Alexandria. Events will continue until September 17, 2026.
A Dubai community initiative is distributing locally grown fresh dates to more than 5,000 families and other groups. One thousand Emirati volunteers are supporting the project at community councils across the city.
Belgium’s cabinet approved a draft measure that would block imports originating in Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory. The draft still requires review and has not yet entered into force.
Algerian runner Djamel Sedjati won the men’s 800-metre race at the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest. He recorded 1:43.19 in a very close finish.
More than 4,000 native Arabic speakers joined Abu Dhabi’s first emirate-wide assessment of Arabic proficiency. The findings identified strengths in understanding vocabulary and difficulties with word formation.
Hawaii wildlife staff found endangered Blackburn’s sphinx moth caterpillars on Lanai and Molokai. They also confirmed an endangered Hawaiian damselfly on Hawaii Island for the first time since 1923.
Qatar and Kuwait reported Iranian aerial attacks on July 17, 2026. A child was injured by shrapnel in Qatar, while a power and water desalination facility was damaged in Kuwait.
Faisal Soufyan Al-Kabbani set the opening day’s fastest time as 54 competitors began the second round of the 2026 Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship in Taif.
