August 2018

Americans pray “May you be safe,” and we say “Amen.” Israelis wish you “sherut kal v’mashma’uti,” an easy yet meaningful service, and we say “Amen” to that, too. Source: Jerusalem…

Our readers have their say. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Letters to the Editor: August 8, 2018

The latest round of Syria talks between Russia, Iran and Turkey held in Russia's Sochi discussed important issues, but deadlocks remain. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Idlib takes center stage…

The Israeli Knesset may be witnessing the highest number of resignations since its creation in light of laws discriminating against Israel’s Arab population, the latest being the Jewish nation-state law.…

After angry demonstrations against the government in Basra about the lack of potable water, the southern Iraqi province is preparing to tackle the problem by building a dam on the…

Latest Knight Frank report shows that prime real estate prices in Dubai have held steady over the past year Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Prime Dubai property prices slip less…

Emirates says it has carried more than 105 million passengers on its iconic A380 aircraft as the airline celebrates 10 years of service Source: Arabian Business Full Article: 10 years…

Saudi Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources announces decision, weeks after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels attacked two crude vessels Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia resumes oil shipments…

The village of Rijal Alma (literally meaning “the brightest men”) in Saudi Arabia’s southern Asir region is preparing to be registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. According to Source:…

Figures from ISS Worldwide movers suggests exits trends overstated Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Fewer people leaving the UAE in 2018, says shipping company boss