News 30 Jun 2015 New report outlines Al-Aqsa Mosque recommendations The International Crisis Group report on Al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem tackles this controversial issue for Muslim Palestinians and Israeli Jews, and proposes recommendations to de-escalate the tension between all concerned… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Jun 2015 Turkish corruption suspect awarded business prize Iranian-Turkish businessman Reza Zarrab, who was taken into custody during Turkey’s “17-25 December corruption probe," received top exporter award from a pro-AKP business group. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkish… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Jun 2015 Security situation weighs on Iraq's economy The wars that befell Iraq have negatively impacted the country’s economy, spiking its poverty rates and driving some to distrust what seems to be a temporary solution to the crisis… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Jun 2015 Egypt cuts exports, exploits domestic raw materials The government of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is adopting a new strategy to minimize exportation activities and exploit Egypt’s wealth locally, despite the negative repercussions these measures could have… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Jun 2015 Khamenei adviser: IS warned about Iraq shrines The military adviser for Iran's supreme leader said the Islamic State was warned about approaching Shiite shrines. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Khamenei adviser: IS warned about Iraq shrines Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jun 2015 Syrian regime ramps up defense positions It seems that opposition factions are consolidating their efforts to thwart any gains by the Syrian regime, which is now starting to feel the heat. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jun 2015 Lebanese art program empowers Tripoli girls The girls at a Catholic school in Tripoli are gaining confidence through the Cross Arts program to express themselves with graffiti and other forms of art. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jun 2015 Turkey wants army to enter Syria, but army isn't so keen Instead of military intervention, Ankara is working on alternative plans such as reinforcing border security, enlarging its own military zones and setting up logistics bases Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jun 2015 Gaza’s landfills threaten citizens' health Amid a lack of an advanced system to sort out hazardous household waste, experts deem Gaza’s current waste disposal operations unhealthy, causing a serious threat to public health. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 29 Jun 2015 West Bank charity still fills ancient duty, hungry stomachs For a millennium, an almshouse in Hebron has offered food for the needy all year round, and its activities become all the more vital during the holy month of Ramadan.… Meet the Middle East