News 21 May 2018 German bank enables group to boycott Israel Embassy sponsorship of event After BDS groups mounted a campaign against Israel’s sponsorship of the Pop Cultural festival in August 2017, musicians from Egypt, Syria and Tunisia withdrew from the event. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2018 Bahrain supports Pompeo’s list of demands for Iran Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry has said it affirms full support for the United States’ strategy toward Iran after America’s top diplomat threatened to impose the “strongest Source: Al Arabiya Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2018 Rivlin to pardon popular singer Kobi Peretz Peretz, who is in jail for tax evasion, has reportedly been a model prisoner. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Rivlin to pardon popular singer Kobi Peretz Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2018 Pompeo says US to impose ‘strongest’ sanctions on Iran US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday threatened to impose the “strongest sanctions in history” against Iran if the country’s leadership did not change the course of its Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2018 Iranian FM spokesman says their forces will not leave Syria An Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday Iranian forces will not be leaving Syria but would continue fighting “terrorism” there, at the request of the Syrian government. Bahram Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2018 Top Paris restaurant probed over ‘anti-Arab discrimination’ French authorities launched an investigation Friday into accusations that a top Parisian restaurant, favored by celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna, systematically sought to decline Source: Al Arabiya Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 21 May 2018 New long-term visa to boost UAE property market 'in big way' Senior execs at Danube Properties, Gemini Property Developers and Samana Developers hail decision Source: Arabian Business Full Article: New long-term visa to boost UAE property market 'in big way' Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2018 Egypt’s animal-drawn cart owners struggle as government crackdown intensifies Some animal-drawn cart owners are finding it hard to make ends meet as the Egyptian government intensifies its crackdown against them as part of its campaign to fight traffic congestion… Meet the Middle East
News 20 May 2018 UAE offers 10-year residence visas for top professionals, investors and students The United Arab Emirates Cabinet announced decisions on Sunday that included the provision of residency visas of up to 10 years for investors and professionals and their families in addition… Meet the Middle East
News 17 May 2018 French group's manifesto against Quran draws rebuttals in Egypt A French group's call for removing some Quranic verses prompted responses ranging from "Ignore it and it'll go away" to "Go to hell." Source: Al Monitor Full Article: French group's… Meet the Middle East