September 2017

Source: Al Arabiya Full Article: How institutionalized racism fuels the Rohingya genocide

From ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English. Similar to other historic decisions, some are petrified of announcing them, supporters anticipate in boredom while conservatives persistently warn of … continue reading Saudi Arabia: Women…

Source: Al Arabiya Full Article: SAR 18 billion facelift for downtown Jeddah planned

Federal Tax Authority to impose 50% tax carbonated drinks, 100% tax of tobacco and energy drinks Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE says new Excise Tax will be implemented from…

World Economic Forum ranks the UAE 17th in latest edition of Global Competitiveness Report Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE retains title as most competitive economy in Arab world

New fund will invest in early-stage and growth-stage tech companies in the MENA and Turkey region Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai tycoon Alabbar, MEVP launch 0m start-up fund

Source: Al Arabiya Full Article: State of Palestine membership in Interpol approved, in move opposed by Israel

Source: Al Arabiya Full Article: ISIS attacks Iraqi forces west of Baghdad, killing at least 7

Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: There's No Dirty Work in Serving Hashem

The Kurdistan Regional Government gained relative independence in 1991, in the wake of the First Gulf War. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Kurdish statehood