News 17 May 2016 Remaining Mobily lenders agree to waive breach of loan terms Etisalat-owned telco says final lenders on board over breaches in loan facilities worth $3.2bn Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Remaining Mobily lenders agree to waive breach of loan terms Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 Israeli drip irrigation giant opens first Chinese plant Netafim Head of APAC Division and China Chairman Stephan Titze said that the palnt will be a "solid foundation" for future activities in the country as well. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 Motorola unveils Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus After many leaks, rumours and speculations, the new Moto G smartphones are here Source: ITP.net Full Article: Motorola unveils Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 ISIS Exploits Chaos as Combatants Seek Peace in Yemen From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. ISIS militants have been doing their best to take advantage of the turmoil spread in Yemen, tentatively bringing closer Saudi-backed … continue reading ISIS Exploits Chaos as… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 World and Regional Powers Set Immediate, Modest Syria Goals From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. World and regional powers met in Vienna on Tuesday to solve the deadlock between the tenaciously divided Syrian factions and … continue reading World and Regional Powers… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 Lebanon central bank says must comply with US law against Hezbollah The US Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act (HIFPA) passed in December threatens sanctions against anyone who finances Hezbollah in a significant way. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Lebanon central bank… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 Turkish Ambassador in Riyadh: Saudi Has a Strong Effect on the Region’s Politics From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. The Turkish ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yunus Demirer described Riyadh’s influence on shaping policies that affect societies in the region … continue reading Turkish Ambassador in Riyadh:… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 South African rap-rave duo Die Antwoord pressured to cancel Israel concert Popular artists scheduled to perform in Rishon Lezion on June 8. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: South African rap-rave duo Die Antwoord pressured to cancel Israel concert Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 Netanyahu welcomes Sisi's push for Israeli-Palestinian peace "Israel is prepared to cooperate with Egypt and with other Arab states to advance the diplomatic process and the stability in the region," Netanyahu said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2016 Qatar Airways raises stake in BA parent IAG to 15% Doha carrier says it may consider acquiring more of British Airways-owner, International Consolidated Airlines Group, in future Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Qatar Airways raises stake in BA parent IAG… Meet the Middle East