News 16 Jun 2021 Iran bolsters nuclear enrichment, despite election As elections are set to begin in Iran, the country continues enrichment of uranium for its nuclear program, even as the Biden administration discusses reentering the Nuclear Deal Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 Syrian refugees in Jordan use donkey-drawn carts amid lockdown Donkey-drawn carts have become the main means of transportation inside the Zaatari camp for Syrian refugees in Jordan after Jordanian authorities prevented cars from entering and leaving the camp since… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 After Netanyahu, Israel’s Bennett revives paralyzed security Cabinet Contrary to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who sidelined and paralyzed the security Cabinet, Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett turns it back into an essential link within the decision-making… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 Hundreds of migrants returned to Libya after rescue at sea The Libyan Coast Guard has intercepted and brought back thousands of people seeking to illegally enter Europe via the Mediterranean this year. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Hundreds of migrants… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 Lebanese banks swallow at least $250m in UN aid for refugees At least $250 million in UN humanitarian aid intended for refugees and poor communities in Lebanon has been lost to banks selling the local currency at highly unfavorable rates, a… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 Erdogan tells Biden Turkey won't change position on S-400s Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly told his US counterpart that Ankara won't soften its stance on the Russian S-400 missile systems despite sanctions imposed by Washington over the purchase.… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 Kuwait to grant entry of fully COVID-19 vaccinated non-citizens from August 1 Kuwait will allow non-citizens to enter the country from Aug. 1 if they have been fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines that have been approved by the Gulf state, the government… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 UAE central bank expects GDP growth as country recovers from COVID restrictions The central bank of the United Arab Emirates said the country’s gross domestic product will grow 2.4 percent this year and 3.8 percent in 2022 as the economy recovers from… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 The ‘Divas’ Who Serenaded and Seduced the Arab World A multimedia exhibition in Paris offers a rich flashback to a period between the 1920s and the 1970s when many female performers took center stage.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: The… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Jun 2021 US officials condemn Iran-backed Houthis for blocking peace efforts in Yemen US officials have condemned the Iran-backed Houthis for continuing to obstruct progress towards peace in Yemen.US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking is in Saudi Arabia this week to follow… Meet the Middle East