News 17 Aug 2015 Which ancient leader is really buried in colossal Tower of Tughrul? Controversy surrounds a 12th-century tomb tower carrying the name of the founder of the Seljuk dynasty, Tughrul Beg. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Which ancient leader is really buried in… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2015 Khuzestan tells story of Persia’s rise, fall Iran's Khuzestan province, with its many ancient sites and artifacts, tells the story of Persia’s rise and fall. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Khuzestan tells story of Persia’s rise, fall Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 Iranian ambassador to the UAE: Iran wants to remove tensions with neighbors Mohammad Reza Fayyaz, the Iranian ambassador to the UAE, blames Saudi Arabia for many of the problems in the region. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iranian ambassador to the UAE:… Meet the Middle East
News 30 Aug 2015 Women join historic Saudi election In a country where women face a host of restrictions including a driving ban, the move was welcomed as an important step forward.But it also faced criticism from hardline conservatives… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 Iranian clerics, filmmakers face off over religious movie In Iran, controversy erupts as "Resurrection," an award-winning film about a Shiite imam, is banned over objections from senior clerics. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iranian clerics, filmmakers face off… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 New smart app for RTA Parking inspectors get smart phone app to monitor offences Source: ITP.net Full Article: New smart app for RTA Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 Dubai gold retailer defaults on $136m, banks consider options Update: non-payment by Atlas Jewellery, which has more than 50 branches across the Gulf and in India, said to affect at least 15 banks Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 Three major hurricanes form in Pacific simultaneously, setting record Never-before-seen meteorological event involves Category 3 and 4 hurricanes Ignacio, Jimena, and Kilo Source: Al Jazeera Full Article: Three major hurricanes form in Pacific simultaneously, setting record Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 Trumps immigration plan reminiscent of depression-era deportations Trump has championed a wall between the US and Mexico and advocates ending birthright citizenship Source: Al Jazeera Full Article: Trumps immigration plan reminiscent of depression-era deportations Meet the Middle East
News 31 Aug 2015 Saudi Al Tayyar founder 'to retain stake' despite resignation Nasser bin Aqeel al-Tayyar will step down as vice chairman and managing director of the firm on Sept 1 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Al Tayyar founder 'to retain… Meet the Middle East