January 8, 2026
By standing up to Abu Dhabi, Riyadh could reshape the Middle East
Indeterminate
Middle East Eye
Owner: Jamal Awn Jamal Bessasso
Qatar Is Quietly Becoming The Middle East's AI Superpower
Neutral
Benzinga
Owner: Jason Raznick
January 8, 2026
Brookfield Middle East boss: rapid growth of $15bn GCC portfolio boosted by “contrarian” approach
Neutral
Spear's Magazine
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson
Why US action in Venezuela is causing so much anxiety in Middle East
Pro-Government
The National News
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Oman launches Middle East’s first strategic cargo drone 'Sahm' for remote logistics
Pro-Government
Times of Oman
Owner: Mohammed Essa Al Zedjali
January 8, 2026
Brookfield’s Middle East boss: Industry leader spotlights why the UAE is thriving and the GCC is ripe for investment
Neutral
Spear's Magazine
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson
January 8, 2026
Producers' Association appeals to PM Modi after Dhurandhar faces ban in Middle East: ‘Request you with folded hands…’
Indeterminate
Hindustan Times
Owner: Shobhana Bhartia
January 8, 2026
Syrian Arab Army publishes maps of SDF organization military sites to be targeted
Gov't Propaganda
SANA
Owner: Syrian Government
January 8, 2026
Oman introduces ‘Sahm,’ the Middle East’s first strategic cargo drone
Pro-Government
The Arabian Stories
Owner: Nishad Padiyarath
January 8, 2026
Iraq only Middle East country in major 2026 oil projects
Indeterminate
Shafaq News
Owner: Non-transparent
January 8, 2026
Gaza as a linchpin: Six reasons why Netanyahu is prolonging conflict in the Middle East
Indeterminate
Middle East Monitor
Owner: Daud Al-Jamal Abdullah
January 8, 2026
FTI Consulting appoints seven new Senior Managing Directors in the Middle East
Neutral
Consultancy-me.com
January 8, 2026
GISI Consulting Group appoints Abdullah Alnabhan as Managing Partner for Middle East
Neutral
Consultancy-me.com
Türkiye's ANKA III Stealth Drone Set to Gain Air-to-Air Strike Role With MURAD AESA Radar Integra...
Neutral
Defense News Security News Army Recognition
Owner: Alain Servaes
January 8, 2026
FESPA Middle East 2026 opens next week, showcasing innovation, skills and sustainability
Indeterminate
Middle East News 247
Owner: Pixable Media FZE (Non-tranparent)
Israeli forces abduct four young Syrians after incursion into Syria's Quneitra
Gov't Propaganda
Press TV
Owner: Iranian Government
January 8, 2026
Turkey steps back from Afghanistan-Pakistan mediation: Report
Neutral
Pajhwok Afghan News
Owner: Danish Karokhel
Israel not happy with Lebanon's progress in disarming Hezbollah
Pro-Government
The National News
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
January 8, 2026
Arab Financial Services Launches SoftPOS in Egypt Following Central Bank Approval
Neutral
The Fintech Times
Owner: Jason Ayo Williams & Jason Williams
January 8, 2026
Iran leans into anti-Western bluster as protest death toll mounts
Neutral
CBS News
Owner: David Ellison