August 2020

Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed bilateral relations and the UAE-Israel agreement, over the phone on Tuesday, according…

“It’s the beginning of a new era not only for Jews in the UAE but for Jews around the world.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Dubai’s Jews ready for growth…

Ankara has arrested a man suspected of planning “a sensational attack” in Istanbul and six others in raids that point to a festering Islamic State problem in Turkey. Source: Al…

Yediot Ahronot claimed that the PMO and the Mossad fought with the Defense Ministry to sell advanced weapons to the UAE, but officials said that the ministry approved all sales…

Some critics of Israel claim Israel practices apartheid against the Palestinians. However, the Palestinians are largely self-governed. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Merriam-Webster removes Israel example from ‘apartheid’ definition

At least 150 people have become permanently disabled as a result of the devastating August 4 port explosion.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Scarred for life: Beirut blast victims and life-altering…

Remaining coalition troops will depart in the coming days after finalising handing over equipment to Iraqi forces.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: US-led coalition troops withdraw from Iraq's Camp Taji base

The four new cases of the virus confirmed on Monday were the first detected outside Gaza's quarantine centers. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gaza locks down as virus infects four

Book Club: Elizabeth Thompson chronicles a pivotal moment in modern history when Arab nationalists established a representative democracy – and how Western powers crushed it.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: How…

As the 2022 World Cup draws closer, “Qatari authorities’ efforts to protect migrant workers’ right to accurate and timely wages have largely proven unsuccessful,” Human Rights Watch revealed in a…