News 19 May 2016 Sisi's statements on peace efforts welcomed abroad, ridiculed at home Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced his country's willingness to negotiate between the Palestinians and Israelis, a statement that proved controversial in Egypt. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Sisi's… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2016 Israeli legal plan for settlements raises red flag in West Bank Israeli Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked's intention to apply Israeli laws to Jews living West Bank settlements raised the ire of the Palestinian Authority. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israeli legal… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2016 Will Iran stop executions for drug offenses? Mohammad Javad Larijani, the secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council, has been joined by other officials in his repeated calls to cut down on executions for drug offenses. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2016 Libyans lose possessions post-Gadhafi Following the revolution in Libya and death of former President Moammar Gadhafi, rebels spread chaos in the country, confiscating the properties of those considered supporters of the former regime. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2016 IS branches in Libya, Yemen, and Saudi Arabia added to US terror list The three IS branches were declared "specially designated global terrorists," a category that imposes sanctions and penalties on foreign persons who pose a serious risk of committing acts of terrorism… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 UAE banks need to rethink digital, talent strategies in 2016 New KPMG report says banks need to reevaluate policies in wake of market volatility, tightening liquidity Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE banks need to rethink digital, talent strategies in… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 Israel defence minister resigns in spat with Netanyahu "I told the prime minister this morning that due to his conduct in recent developments, and in light of my lack of trust in him, I am resigning from the… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 Opinion: Tighten Our Belts For President Trump? From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. With the primary season in the US presidential election campaign almost over, what was marketed by some pundits as “unthinkable” … continue reading Opinion: Tighten Our Belts… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 Moshe Ya'alon – proud soldier, great defense minister, lousy politician Contrary to the widespread sentiment shared by media commentators, Moshe Ya'alon wasn't blindsided by the move to fire him in favor of Avigdor Liberman. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Moshe… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2016 Saudi – Bahraini Talks in Jeddah From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa reviewed … continue reading Saudi – Bahraini Talks… Meet the Middle East