New year a time for unity, hospitality in MENA

As 2025 gave way to 2026, many people across diverse societies and traditions in the Middle East and North Africa region and the wider Arab world welcomed the new year. It is important to keep in mind that the transition into 2026 unfolded against a complex historical and political backdrop. The outgoing year was marked by significant events in various countries, including armed conflicts, humanitarian crises and economic pressures that affected many people across the region.

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