News 18 Feb 2020 Jordan stands firm against Trump deal despite risks to ties There are growing concerns that Jordan’s defiance toward the US peace plan for the Middle East could affect its strategic ties with the United States. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Civilians flee homes, safe zone shrinks as Syrian regime bombards Idlib Thousands of Syrians are fleeing to an ever-shrinking safe zone in Idlib province as the regime steps up its bombardment of the last opposition-held area in the country’s northwest. Since… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Yemen’s Houthis making more lethal drones with Iranian components: Report Iran-backed Houthi militias are making more lethal drones in Yemen from Iranian components, according to an independent research report published on Wednesday. Houthis previously relied on Source: Al Arabiya Full… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Palestinian-Israeli agriculture exchange hits a snag The normal exchange of agriculture and animal goods between Israel and Palestine has hit a snag, causing economic and social interruptions and possibly pushing Palestinians to become less dependent on… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 UAE Central Bank cracks down on misuse of home loans CBUAE issues notice to lenders 'to stop certain unacceptable practices' involving mortgages Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE Central Bank cracks down on misuse of home loans Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Saudi Arabia’s stance on Iran is ‘very clear,’ no back channels: Al-Jubeir Saudi Arabia’s stance on Iran is “very clear” and the Kingdom does not have a back channel with the country, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir said on… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 How Carson Block turned BR Shetty's business world upside down Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has launched a re of Shetty's holdings at his request following a report by Block's investment firm Muddy Waters Source: Arabian Business Full Article: How… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Dubai Police nabs gang after $5.5m jewellery robbery Police chief urges Dubai residents to upgrade security after saying victim did not secure his residence against thefts Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai Police nabs gang after .5m jewellery… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 UEFA charges against Abu Dhabi's Man City 'simply not true' City Football Group CEO Ferran Soriano hopes appeal against European ban will be heard before start of next season's Champions League Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UEFA charges against Abu… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Feb 2020 Kuwait MPs launch probe into Airbus deal bribery claims Parliament's decision came after a special debate on allegations that Airbus paid kickbacks to secure a 25-aircraft deal six years ago Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Kuwait MPs launch probe… Meet the Middle East