News 08 May 2021 Can privatization save Egypt’s railways? The Egyptian government is seeking partnerships with private and international companies to improve and manage the country’s dilapidated railway network. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Can privatization save Egypt’s railways? Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 EU urges de-escalation in Jerusalem, condemns ‘illegal’ evictions in Sheikh Jarrah The European Union on Saturday condemned the ongoing situation between Israeli police and Palestinians at Jerusalem’s flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound and urged authorities to quickly calm tensions.“Violence and incitement are… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 Saudi Arabia rejects Israel’s plans to annex Palestinian homes in Jerusalem: FM Saudi Arabia rejects Israel’s plans and measures to evict dozens of Palestinians from their homes in Jerusalem and impose Israeli sovereignty over them, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 The End of Corporate Janissaries in the Gulf Gulf family companies and businesses must learn to wean off the Kafala system that has created short-sighted dependency on elite migrant workers, much like the flawed Janissary model of governance..… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 Solving the Nuclear Stalemate between Iran and the United States To reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and provide an effective security apparatus across the region, all Middle Eastern countries need to move beyond a zero-sum mentality.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 UAE 'running Socotra tours without Yemen's permission', ministerial aide says Abu Dhabi has operating touristic trips to Socotra island, in violation of Yemen and the island's sovereignty.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE 'running Socotra tours without Yemen's permission', ministerial aide… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 Cleric Lifts Iraq’s Faltering Vaccination Effort, but Perilous Summer Awaits The popular cleric Moktada al-Sadr got a coronavirus vaccine, persuading many of his followers to do the same. Yet millions of Iraqis remain unconvinced.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Cleric Lifts… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 Iran-backed militias now controlling IS group's 'legacies' in Iraq: report Iran-backed militias have sought to fill the vacuum left behind by the Islamic State group in Iraq, according to a Newslines Institute report.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iran-backed militias now… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah join to incite terror against Israel – analysis The tensions in Jerusalem go back to late April when Ramadan began and Israeli police restricted access to Damascus Gate. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah join to… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2021 Domino effect: Canada announces Durban IV boycott after US, Australia The announcement came soon after Australia said they would not attend, and several days after the US said it would boycott the conference. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Domino effect:… Meet the Middle East
