News 23 Apr 2019 In another act of doublespeak, the UAE creates a 'Ministry of Possibilities' The United Arab Emirates (UAE) revealed a new branch of government, a Ministry of Possibilities, amid concerns that the Gulf country will carry on a doublespeak tradition.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2019 Houthis warn Riyadh, Abu Dhabi within reach if Hodeida truce breaks down Houthi rebel leader threatened to launch missiles that could reach Riyadh, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the event of a flare up in violence in Hodeida.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2019 Abolishing Chametz Law to be Meretz’s first bill in the 21st Knesset “Israel is not a state run by Jewish law,” Zandberg said. “The Chametz Law has no justification in a democratic country.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Abolishing Chametz Law to… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2019 The Houthi–Tribal Conflict in Yemen Despite Houthis’ victory over the Hajour tribe in Hajjah, the emergence of a serious threat in their northern heartland raises questions about their ability to assert control. | عربي.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2019 Netanyahu: 'I will name a Golan town after Trump' Netanyahu said there “is a need to express our appreciation by calling a community or neighborhood on the Golan Heights after Donald Trump." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Netanyahu: 'I… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2019 Oil prices at 2019 highs after Iran announcement World oil prices struck fresh 2019 peaks on Tuesday, boosting energy company share prices, while Wall Street opened higher after a series of better-than-expected corporate results.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2019 Grass-roots group seeks to defeat Egyptian amendments As Egyptians head to the polls for the final day of voting on constitutional amendments that would grant President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi more power and lengthen his term, opponents have… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2019 Poor services ignite protests in Suran and al-Bab Poor basic services in some parts of Aleppo countryside have ignited protests in which people are demanding that local councils resign. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Poor services ignite protests… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2019 Jordan-Syria ties stumble over fate of Jordanian detainees The Syrian regime's detention of Jordanian citizens reflects the reality that Jordanian-Syrian ties have a long way to go before normalization. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Jordan-Syria ties stumble over… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Apr 2019 Did female Iranian boxer fight for championship or asylum in France? Boxer Sadaf Khadem made history as the first Iranian woman to win an international match, but her choice to compete without hijab may prevent her from going back home. Source:… Meet the Middle East