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Daily Agenda of the Arabic Bulletin - Monday, November 9, 2026

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Daily Agenda of the Arabic Bulletin - Monday, November 9, 2026
COP31 launches in Antalya, Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia, IMF-Lebanon talks, and Al-Dabousia border crossing opens with Syria.

Climate Conference in Antalya

The United Nations Climate Change Conference "COP31" has commenced in Antalya, Turkey, and will continue until November 20, while the Leaders' Summit takes place on November 11 and 12. Parties anticipate intensive negotiations on key environmental files, including climate finance, emissions reduction, and just transition, with new international initiatives being proposed.

Developments in Saudi Arabia and Yemen

In Saudi Arabia, the "Coalition" forces announced intercepting a drone and 5 missiles that targeted three areas: Riyadh, the Eastern Region, and the Southern Region, following material damage to a building affiliated with Aramco in Riyadh. In the same context, the city of Jeddah is hosting the second day of the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, which runs until November 11, with the participation of more than 520 entities from over 150 countries.

Tensions in Yemen and Palestine

Fighting continues between government forces and the Houthi group in Yemen, following the army's announcement of the killing of nine of its officers, including two field commanders. UN reports indicated that clashes since last July have resulted in the death and injury of approximately ten thousand people. In Palestine, a weather low displaced about 70,000 tents for displaced persons in the Gaza Strip, while deaths and injuries from sand and rock collapses were documented.

Political and Regional Developments

In Israel, "Yesh Atid" party leader Gadi Eisenkot continues consultations to form a government after receiving the mandate from President Isaac Herzog. In Lebanon, an International Monetary Fund delegation visited Beirut for negotiations on economic support, and the Al-Dabousia border crossing with Syria was reopened at 12:00 local time. In Syria, Damascus hosts the third session of the Supreme Jordanian-Syrian Coordination Council, chaired by Foreign Ministers Asaad Al-Shaybani and Ayman Al-Safadi.

Economic and International Events

The 13th edition of the "Abu Dhabi Strategic Dialogue" has launched in the UAE, with approximately 54 speakers, and Anwar Gargash is expected to deliver the keynote address. In Sudan, the Sudanese Army advanced in the North and West Kordofan states after battles with the Rapid Support Forces. Internationally, Paris hosts the Group of Seven (G7) meeting with partner countries, attended by Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan to discuss international crises.

Special Reports

A Turkish report covered the success of "Aselsan" in developing air defense systems for commercial ships. In Lebanon, artist Lina Jouni documented the memory of war through Israeli missile shrapnel. Another report covered the breach of the "Binance" platform worth 6.3 billion dollars and its impact on the security of digital trading.

Source: Anadolu Agency

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