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Military headquarters have long doubled as statements of national ambition. From the sprawling geometry of the Pentagon in Virginia to Russia's imposing Ministry of Defence complex and Beijing's monumental defence headquarters, these buildings are designed to project as much as they operate.

For a few months each year, Egypt’s North Coast comes alive as visitors flock to the shoreline, before the landscape gradually quiets again at the end of summer. Increasingly, a new generation of developments is reshaping this seasonal rhythm, introducing hospitality, wellness, culture, and everyday amenities designed to extend life beyond the traditional holiday calendar.

Private investors are being sought to fund the proposed Hijaz Eye, a USD 135 million ferris wheel planned for Madinah, according to an investment opportunity listed on the Invest Saudi platform. The project is planned for a 33,700-square-metre site and is expected to generate a return on investment within seven years. The listing is among more than 2,200 investment opportunities currently featured on the Invest Saudi platform for private sector participation.

An accessible route to the sea will be constructed at Port Said Beach after the Port Said Governorate approved a project to improve beach access for people with disabilities. The initiative will create a designated and equipped section of the city's main public beach, allowing people with disabilities to reach the water through a safe access route. According to the governorate, the project is the first of its kind in Port Said and is intended to make the public shoreline more accessible.

Having developed a percussive, textured production style that takes influences from a wide range of genres, Egyptian Venice-based producer 5amaseen expands his repertoire by delving into a corner of alternative rap laced with his trademark syncopated sound. Teaming up with Egyptian alt-rap artists Goubi and JO6A, the three artists collide at full speed on their latest double-single drop: 'El Af3a'.

Operators of amusement parks, entertainment centres, live shows and entertainment events in Saudi Arabia are now required to obtain licences from the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) under a newly issued Entertainment Activities Law. The law states that no entertainment or support activity may be carried out without the required licence, permit or accreditation certificate from the authority.

Lebanon’s only eco-conscious indie music and camping festival, Oakenfest, has unveiled the full lineup for its 2026 edition, Taking place July 25th–26th in the forests of Lehfed in northern Lebanon. Marking its 10th anniversary, the festival returns with a programme that continues to blur the lines between music gathering, cultural exchange, and outdoor retreat.

The UAE's annual date harvest season has begun, with around 150 varieties grown across the country spanning early, mid and late-season harvesting periods. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment highlighted nine of the country's most widely cultivated and recognised varieties, including Fard, Barhi, Khalas, Sukkari, Khanezi, Sultana, Shishi, Zamli and Abu Maan.

The government is moving to accelerate the issuance of a freedom of information law as part of a broader effort to reform Egypt's media sector, following presidential directives to open an objective media dialogue that includes differing viewpoints. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly discussed implementation plans with Minister of State for Information Diaa Rashwan, who said coordination is underway with the relevant ministries and authorities to expedite the legislation.

Ahmed El Kady lives in an apartment that looks much like Third Space Zamalek, the interior design studio he opened around the corner a few years ago. But the founder and creative director’s home came together after decades of collection. In a 1936 building, El Kady layers his walls with contemporary Egyptian art and covers his floors with art deco and mid-century modern furniture. He designed a home to entertain, where guests flow between the foyer, living, and dining room with ease.