The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) has taken back control of Gharyan, capturing alleged Chadian mercenaries, in a bid to repel Haftar's offensive to seize control of the capital.

The ongoing conflict in Tripoli and its surrounding areas has caused at least 39 civilian deaths, and claimed over 600 lives in total since 4th April.

Arab artists are making an impact at the The Venice Biennale, the high-profile exhibition of contemporary art, held in Italy every two years.

UNESCO and the United Arab Emirates are supporting the reconstruction of historic Churches damaged by ISIS in the city of Mosul.

The internationally recognised Prime Minister of Libya, Fayez al-Serraj, and the eastern commander, Khalifa Haftar, agreed on the need to hold elections during a meeting in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The head of the Arab League, Ahmed Aboul Al Gheit, said that there is currently no deal for Syria to restore its membership to the organisation.

The Pope and Grand Imam of al-Azhar met in the UAE capital to discuss dialogue between religions

During the Human Fraternity Conference in Abu Dhabi, the Arab League's Secretary-General, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said that the growing level of intolerance in the world needs to be combatted by teaching children inclusivity.

Nina - an athlete from Syria - will be representing a new team in the Special Olympics, but her heart belongs to Damascus.

Iraqi Yazidi human rights activist and 2018 Nobel Peace Prize laureat Nadia Murad speaks during the opening ceremony of the Investing in the Future conference held in Emirati city of Sharjah on October 24, 2018

The joint committee created to restore Mosul's historic Al Nuri Mosque and its iconic leaning Al Hadba minaret meets in Abu Dhabi

In a joint Iraq/UAE effort in cooperation with UNESCO, the plans to rebuild the al-Nouri Mosque and the Hadbaa Minaret in Mosul have been announced. The reconstruction will take 5 years and cost about $50 million dollars. The UAE has pledged to donate that amount for the process.

UAE Culture Minister Noura Al Kaabi said her country would put forward $50.4 million (41.2 million euros) for the task.

Libya: General Khalifa Haftar may have survived his illness but the struggle for his seat has already started. Speculations regarding his potential successor is already taking place within Libya.

Libyan military commander, Khalifa Haftar, is reportedly still in Paris after suffering a stroke. Officials say his health situation could potentially reinvigorate the power struggle in Libya.

The UAE clamps down on religious extremism as it supports moderate religious practices and cuts off potential extremist networks