News 08 May 2016 Turkey left to fight Islamic State alone, Erdogan says "They have left us alone in our struggle against this organisation which is shedding our blood both through suicide bombings and by attacks on Kilis," he said, referring to a… Meet the Middle East
News 09 May 2016 WhatsApp may launch fully developed desktop edition WhatsApp's smartphone features could appear on a desktop version without the need of a smartphone Source: ITP.net Full Article: WhatsApp may launch fully developed desktop edition Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2016 Beach season to open with partial lifeguard strike The Histadrut Labor Federation has instructed lifeguards to work no later than 2:00 p.m. in a labor dispute over the lifeguards work conditions. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Beach season… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2016 Egypt detains satirist over video mocking government Police arrested Ezzedine Khaled at his apartment on Saturday and he was remanded into custody for four days, his lawyer Mahmoud Ottman told AFP.Khaled is a member of a group… Meet the Middle East
News 04 May 2016 After Madaya, Deir ez-Zor now faces humanitarian catastrophe The starving citizens of Deir ez-Zor in eastern Syria are trapped in the battle between the Islamic State and government forces, squeezed by blockades imposed by both sides. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2016 As he leaves Shin Bet Yoram Cohen thanks anonymous ‘helpers’ The Shin Bet, he said, also thwarted numerous attempts to spy on Israel, including in the cyber sphere. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: As he leaves Shin Bet Yoram Cohen… Meet the Middle East
News 06 May 2016 In historic first, Muslim candidate set to win London mayoral election With half of the votes counted in London’s local election, Sadiq Khan of Labor maintained a strong lead over the Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: In… Meet the Middle East
News 05 May 2016 Saudi's Sidra inks $93m deal to buy first US real estate assets Sidra Capital announces first foray in the US real estate market with acquisition of South Carolina office building Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi's Sidra inks m deal to buy… Meet the Middle East
News 05 May 2016 Islamic bank says first in the UAE to offer Twitter services Emirates Islamic announces launch of Social Banking; allows customers to view accounts with a tweet Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Islamic bank says first in the UAE to offer Twitter… Meet the Middle East
News 05 May 2016 $10bn Saudi loan bid reflects new era of cheap oil, says Fitch Ratings agency says kingdom's move comes as pressure mounts on its fiscal balances amid low oil prices Source: Arabian Business Full Article: bn Saudi loan bid reflects new era of… Meet the Middle East