August 2016

Shukri Eid to take over lead role for Cisco in UAE, Oman, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen Source: ITP.net Full Article: New MD for Cisco 'East' Region

TRA's ICT Fund appointed new organisers for UAE's drones, AI and robotics competitions Source: ITP.net Full Article: ICT Fund takes over Drones and Robots for Good competitions

A series of bombings has hit Basra's cafes that employ women, leading activists to accuse Shiite militias of imposing an Islamization project on civilians. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Accusations…

A unique cultural center has sprung up on a remote hilltop in eastern Turkey, bringing life to a region hit by poverty and migration. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: How…

The overnight operation in Dura near Hebron led to five arrests, according to the Israeli army.Palestinian police confirmed the detentions and said one of those held was the director of…

Bing translates 'Daesh' into 'Saudi Arabia' Source: ITP.net Full Article: Microsoft apologies after Saudi translation error

From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT. At least five people were killed in a suicide car bomb attack that targeted a hotel in the Somali capital … continue reading Al-Shabab Carries Out a…

France's move against burkinis follows a series of deadly attacks by Islamist militants that has put the nation on edge. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israeli Jews, Muslims puzzled by…

Iran will build two new nuclear power stations with assistance from Russia, the head of its Atomic Energy Organisation said."Operations to build two new nuclear power plants in Bushehr will…

Despite continued human rights and trade unions concerns over labour, a Swiss corruption investigation into the awarding of the tournament to the tiny Gulf emirate, switching the tournament from its…