News 30 May 2016 Opinion: The Battle Between Excellent Writers – “Medicine for Diabetes and Blood Pressure” From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. The brilliant Al-Ahram columnist Salah Montaser began his career in journalism in 1953 at the Akher Saa magazine that was … continue reading Opinion: The Battle Between… Meet the Middle East
News 27 May 2016 Baghdad on high alert following recent bombings Observers anticipate that additional explosions will take place in Baghdad, given the presence of sleeper cells within the capital’s borders. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Baghdad on high alert following… Meet the Middle East
News 27 May 2016 Abu Dhabi's ADFG arranges financing for Palm Jumeirah project Abu Dhabi Financial Group provides debt facility for IFA's Balqis Residence development in Dubai Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Abu Dhabi's ADFG arranges financing for Palm Jumeirah project Meet the Middle East
News 27 May 2016 UK's HMRC said to lose bid to recover $73m stamp duty from Qatar firm Three Court of Appeal judges rule that HM Revenue & Customs had pursued the wrong party for the tax Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UK's HMRC said to lose bid… Meet the Middle East
News 27 May 2016 75,000 more Syrians living under siege Stephen O'Brien, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, told the Security Council that the use of siege and starvation as a weapon of war was "reprehensible" and "must stop immediately."The… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2016 Sadrists Take Hammers Instead of Roses to Protests in Baghdad From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. Baghdad- London- In a sudden reboot of the demonstrations, protestors once again clustered at the Liberation Square, Baghdad. Demonstrators attempted … continue reading Sadrists Take Hammers Instead… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2016 UNESCO Chief Warns of Cultural Destruction Threat From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. The international community must strive for a suitable response to cultural destruction as shown by the deliberate wrecking of ancient … continue reading UNESCO Chief Warns of… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2016 Man left critically wounded by gunfire as suspect eludes police capture twice The shooter managed to get into his vehicle and escape, speeding off against traffic. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Man left critically wounded by gunfire as suspect eludes police capture… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2016 Residents battle municipal neglect in the mean streets beyond the east Jerusalem barrier Although located within the Jerusalem municipal boundaries on the northeast perimeter of east Jerusalem, the Shuafat Refugee Camp and its adjacent neighborhoods lack proper municipal services. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 28 May 2016 Former London mayor Ken Livingstone fired from radio show following Hitler comments Reached for comment by the The Independent concerning his firing from the LBC Radio program, Livingstone seemed perplexed by the decision. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Former London mayor Ken… Meet the Middle East