December 2020

Saudi Arabia is focused on developing alternatives to oil as prices remain low amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Germany to fund alternative energy plant in Saudi…

Signals indicate the embargo imposed on Qatar could come to an end, but can the Gulf Cooperation Council play a coordinating role vital to diversify Gulf economies post-pandemic? Source: Al…

Israeli health authorities are signaling they might offer the Palestinian Authority surplus vaccines against the coronavirus. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: As vaccinations begin, Israel may offer Palestinians surplus

The number of deaths recorded on migratory routes fell this year, although COVID-19 difficulties and so-called “invisible shipwrecks” mean the real number is probably much higher, officials at the UN…

A Danish national is facing terror charges and was extradited from Turkey.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Suspected foreign fighter extradited to Denmark from Turkey

With a crumbling economy, rampant corruption and unpaid salaries, Iraqi Kurdistan's woes are intricately linked to the wider problems the country faces as a whole.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: The…

The best way to experience these natural, hidden gems are either by off-road driving or by trekking, according to thrill-seekers, nature lovers and moto…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE’s Hidden…

Lebanon reports 11 coronavirus deaths, 2,051 cases in 24 hours.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon reports 11 coronavirus deaths, 2,051 cases in 24 hours

It is not clear what, if any, information was compromised. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: SolarWinds hackers broke into US cable firm, Arizona county - web records

On December 21, our solar system's two biggest planets will come within close distance of one another in what is known as a great conjunction. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:…