Middle East News

MEMO to host Palestinian History Tapestry exhibition in London  Middle East MonitorMiddle East Monitor has partnered with the Palestinian History Tapestry Project (PHT) to launch its exhibition in London tomorrow evening (Tuesday), ... […]

Arabic press review: Qatar seeks to build airport in Gaza  Middle East EyeMeanwhile, a 'mass exodus' of Palestinian refugees leave Lebanon for Europe, and Jordan faces medical staff shortages. […]

Middle East Stocks Mostly Down But Egypt Scores Best Day in 2 Years on Inflation Data  NasdaqMiddle East shares mostly fell, but Egypt had its best day in two years after data showed a drop in annual inflation.Egypt's annual urban consumer. […]

Iraq celebrates victory over IS while grappling with legacy  WTOPIraq marks anniversary of victory over Islamic State on WTOP | BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq is celebrating the anniversary of its costly victory over the Islamic State ... […]

Oman grants Israel permission to use air space says Netanyahu  Middle East MonitorIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has boasted that Arab countries are falling in line and submitting to Israel's financial and technological superiority. […]

Yemen's Saudi-backed government rejects UN troops in Hodeidah city  HaaretzControl of Hodeidah, the Houthis' main supply line, is one of the trickiest issues at the talks in Sweden, aimed at paving the way for a political process to end ... […]

Lebanon claims it foiled attacks on holy places and army positions  The Jerusalem Post - Israel NewsLebanon foiled a plot by militants based in Syria to carry out two attacks this year against places of worship and Lebanese army positions. […]

Iran: U.S. arm sales turning Middle East into tinderbox  The Jerusalem Post - Israel NewsIranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Saturday of a "deluge of drugs, refugees, bombs and terror" should US sanctions weaken Iranian ability to fight ... […]

France minister refuses to present Al-Haq, B’Tselem award  Middle East MonitorThe French justice minister has refused to present a prestigious human rights award to Palestinian and Israeli human rights organisations Al-Haq and B'Tselem ... […]

The Middle East Framed - regional photography for December 10, 2018  The NationalWe bring you the best pictures from the Middle East and North Africa. […]

Artists from Iran, Turkey, India win international cartoon contest  Middle East MonitorThree cartoonists from Iran, Turkey and India won the Our Heritage Jerusalem Cartoon Contest held in Istanbul yesterday, the Anadolu Agency reported. […]

Opposition in Algeria does not object to delaying elections  Middle East MonitorThe Socialist Forces Front (FFS), the largest opposition party in Algeria, does not object to the idea of ​​postponing the upcoming presidential elections ... […]

World-Check 'terrorism' database cites 'Islamophobic' sources in Muslim profiles  Middle East EyeProminent organisations including CAIR and Muslim Aid are still being categorised under 'terrorism' in widely used financial risk database. […]

Saudi: No residents’ permits for students over age of 25  Middle East MonitorExpatriates in Saudi Arabia have urged authorities to allow them to renew the residency permits of their children who are still in education in spite of being over ... […]

How INTA is helping to shape the trademark environment in Africa and the Middle East  World Trademark ReviewThis week, INTA is hosting its 2018 Middle East and Africa Conference. As the event kicked off, we spoke with an INTA representative to look at recent ... […]

Middle East contracts awarded: November 2018  MEEDThe value of contract awards continued to decline in November, with $7.6bn of deals let compared with $8.9bn in October. […]

ZEE5 strengthens its presence in Asia, Middle East & Africa region with Zeasn strategic alliance  Campaign Middle EastClose on the heels of its global launch, ZEE5, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd's digital entertainment platform today announced a key strategic alliance with ... […]

Israel arrested 337,000 Palestinians since 1987  Middle East MonitorIsrael has arrested 337,000 Palestinians since the start of the First Intifada in 8 December 1987, the Palestine Prisoners' Centre for Studies said yesterday. […]

Jetex Now the Exclusive Dealer in the Middle East for Hi-Tech New HondaJet  Hastings TribuneDUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 10, 2018--Jetex is bringing the next-generation in advanced private jets to the Middle East after striking ... […]

Power-piercer Maria Tash has set up shop in the Middle East. Here's why it's a big deal  Grazia Middle EastShe went from piercing her friends' ears at home to launching a global jewellery line. Here, Grazia speaks with Maria Tash as she becomes the first luxury ... […]

Invest NI Extends Middle East Outreach With Trade Mission  Hotel ME NewsProducing some of the world's finest food and drink, Northern Ireland has recently been voted the World's Best Food Destination at the International Travel and ... […]

Antiquities minister reveals major theft at Egyptian Museum  Middle East MonitorEgypt's Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enani revealed that he is investigating a major theft at the Egyptian Museum. “I am investigating a major antiquities ... […]

Netanyahu: Israel is Bulwark Against Iranian Take-Over of Middle East  Breaking Israel NewsIn an interview with Fox News, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is preventing Iran from taking over the Middle East. […]

Podcast: Top facilities management leaders in the Middle East  Construction Week Online2018 fmME Power 50 list reveals the most powerful FM business leaders from the region. […]

The United States, Saudi Arabia, and the Middle East in the Post-Khashoggi Era  War on the RocksThe murder of Jamal Khashoggi has sparked a sudden soul-searching in Washington about the U.S.-Saudi partnership. Riding a wave of congressional anger, ... […]

Christian groups invested $65 million to Israeli settlements  Middle East MonitorEvangelical Christian groups have invested up to $65 million in projects in the “Biblical Heartland” over the past decade, however, that doesn't include services ... […]

Women stand up for change in the Middle East  The New ArabWomen activists in the Middle East have stood up for change, despite facing challenges, said Amnesty International. […]

ADNEC all set to host SIAL Middle East 2018  Travel Daily News InternationalABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has completed its preparations for the 9th SIAL Middle East 2018, the fastest-growing ... […]

Satcom Direct Touts Xperience for Middle East Buyers  Aviation International NewsAfter a successful NBAA show, Satcom Direct is bringing SD Xperience to the Middle East market, along with new Intelsat offering and flat antenna. […]

Dassault Designs Serve Middle East Market | Business Aviation News  Aviation International NewsFrench OEM Dassault has seen the Middle East market pick up and expects a strong response to the twinjet Falcon 6X, due to enter *service* in the next five years ... […]