Dubai Police begin security preparations for New Year's Eve celebrations
Dubai Police official said the celebrations attract growing crowds each year, particularly around Burj Khalifa, making crowd management and public safety key priorities
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Egyptian Ministry of Health: 10 dead and 24 injured in collision in Giza governorate
A collision between a microbus and a heavy truck in Giza Governorate resulted in 10 deaths and 24 injuries. The Egyptian Ministry of Health dispatched 20 ambulances to the scene.
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Syria in 'negotiations' about joining Makkah pact, says foreign minister | The National
Assad Al Shaibani touted Syria's 'very special relationship' with Turkey, one of the Makkah pact's three members
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Syria weighing whether to join Mecca pact, foreign minister says
In August, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the defence pact in Mecca, which states an attack on one country is to be considered an attack on all three