News 13 May 2016 How politics is redefining 'left' and 'right' in Israel Israel's political right and left were once defined by their approach to the Palestinian issue, but now the distinction is being applied to almost every area of debate. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 Iranian hard-liners claim main pressure on Rouhani comes from public Under domestic pressure over the lackluster implementation of the JCPOA, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani must maneuver to execute the remainder of his agenda — if he wishes to stay in… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2016 Who are Syria's Alawites? Alawite doctrine differs in many ways from Sunni and Shiite Islam, but Alawites believe they should be respected and accepted as an independent Muslim sect. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 After political shake-up, is Turkey heading for economic crisis? By sidelining Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken full control of the political reins but ambiguity about his economic policies is creating concerns. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 A fifth of Syria's Palestinians have fled the country "Before the war, there were 560,000 Palestine refugees. We estimate that currently about 110,000 to 120,000 have left the country," UNRWA chief Pierre Krahenbuhl said on a visit to Damascus."There… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 Thousands of Arabs march for Palestinian return in Israel The Israelis of Palestinian origin were seen carrying Palestinian flags and others holding up signs demanding the right to return for refugees at the rally in the Negev desert.Organisers said… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 Baby steps: Lebanon's municipal elections inspire hope Lebanon's parliament members are working on a new law they think will result in legislative elections and a new president. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Baby steps: Lebanon's municipal elections… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 Residents hold protest blaming leaders for Baghdad carnage Most of the demonstrators were supporters of Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr, who has a massive following in Sadr City, the area where at least 64 people were killed in a… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 Activist-artist Ai Weiwei says Gaza is key part of refugee crisis While Syrians, Iraqis and Afghans have formed the bulk of the thousands of people fleeing to Europe, hundreds of Palestinians have also made the treacherous journey.And Ai said he could… Meet the Middle East
News 12 May 2016 Ras Al Khaimah forecast to post budget deficit in 2016 Fitch Ratings sees 4% real GDP growth in 2016 on back of tourism, export of construction materials and free zone activity Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Ras Al Khaimah forecast… Meet the Middle East