News 10 Nov 2020 Palestinians cautiously optimistic after Biden win Palestinians are overjoyed by the defeat of Donald Trump in the US election, though officials are so far keeping their reactions subdued. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Palestinians cautiously optimistic… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 Israeli company reports first ever successful genetically edited cannabis CanBreed says that using genome editing capabilities, they will be able to develop plants which exhibit improved agronomical traits which would make cannabis farming more affordable and sustainable. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 Gantz: Netanyahu emphasis on Republicans causes Israel ‘strategic harm’ Gantz said the situation “cannot continue,” calling for more balance in Israel’s relations with the parties. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Gantz: Netanyahu emphasis on Republicans causes Israel ‘strategic harm’ Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 US approves $23.37 billion sale of advanced defense equipment to UAE: Pompeo The US has approved the sale of a $23.37 billion package of advanced defense equipment to the UAE, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday.The package includes F-35 Lighting… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 Coming soon in Dubai: 24-karat gold-infused karak tea Infused with pure 24-karat gold flakes, this cuppa is a combination of ‘zafraan’ and ‘karak’ tea flavours and costs Dh51.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Coming soon in Dubai: 24-karat gold-infused… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 Tunisian actress sparks debate after announcing out-of-marriage pregnancy Aicha Attia shared an image of her baby bump on Instagram and confirmed she was four months into a pregnancy, triggering a media frenzy.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Tunisian actress… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 What will a Biden presidency mean for Iraq? Analysis: Joe Biden has a contentious history in Iraq, but the president-elect's policies towards the country remain unclear.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: What will a Biden presidency mean for Iraq? Meet the Middle East
News 10 Nov 2020 Salameh: Lebanese households hoard $10 billion cash Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh said Monday that BDL was preparing plans to launch digital currency in 2021, adding that around $10 billion in cash were kept in Lebanese households..… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Nov 2020 Bahraini Prime Minister Prince Khalifa has died: Royal palace Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman al Khalifa has died at the age of 84, the royal palace announced on Wednesday on Twitter.Prince Khalifa, who was one of the… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Nov 2020 Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa bin Salman: One of the world’s longest-serving PMs dies Bahrain’s Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, one of the world’s longest-serving prime ministers who led his country’s government for decades, died on Wednesday. He was 84.Prince Khalifa was born… Meet the Middle East