News 11 Oct 2015 Putin meets Saudi prince on 'political solution' in Syria Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday about the possibility of a political solution in Syria, where Moscow has been conducting… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Oct 2015 Syria opposition to boycott UN talks, cites Russia strikes Syria's key opposition National Coalition said Sunday it would boycott talks proposed by UN peace envoy Staffan de Mistura over concerns about his plan and Russia's air strikes in the… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Oct 2015 Egyptians face religious extremism with song Singers shake things up by combining Christian and Muslim praise to stress the importance of unity and coexistence regardless of religious affiliations. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egyptians face religious… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Oct 2015 Russia claims to foil Islamic State plot on Moscow In raid, law enforcement discovers 5 kilograms of explosives that were allegedly intended for an attack against Moscow's public transportation system. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Russia claims to foil… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Oct 2015 Netanyahu weighs more aggressive action as Hamas leader backs 'intifada' The Israeli prime minister is under pressure from the Israeli right as Israeli-Palestinian violence escalates; Syrian Kurdish leaders back Russian intervention to battle the Islamic State. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Oct 2015 Saudi Arabia said to issue $5.3bn bonds next week Saudi Arabia's government reportedly in talks with local banks to sell the bonds to them Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia said to issue .3bn bonds next week Meet the Middle East
News 07 Oct 2015 Could climate change send Egypt 'sinking into the sea'? Although officials show interest in the issue of climate change and its impact on Egypt’s water and food security, the government has yet to take practical measures to address potential… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Oct 2015 Oil-dependent Saudi, Abu Dhabi SWFs selling European shares New report says Saudi fund has sold $1.2bn worth of European equities while Abu Dhabi fund has cut $300m of shares Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Oil-dependent Saudi, Abu Dhabi… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Oct 2015 Israel to world leaders: Urge Palestinian Authority to stop incitement A delegation of representatives from the Quartet reportedly postpones its visit at Jerusalem’s request. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel to world leaders: Urge Palestinian Authority to stop incitement Meet the Middle East
News 12 Oct 2015 Has Russia saved Lebanon from ISIL? Analysis: With the arrival of Russian jets in Syria, possibility of an ISIL push on Lebanon seems remote for now Source: Al Jazeera Full Article: Has Russia saved Lebanon from… Meet the Middle East