News 27 Jun 2021 87% of Arabs lack digital literacy – study The study found two main factors holding the Arab population back: low digital literacy and poor infrastructure. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 87% of Arabs lack digital literacy - study Meet the Middle East
News 27 Jun 2021 Hundreds attend funeral of Emirati dissident Alaa Al-Siddiq in Qatar – Doha News | Qatar The Emirati dissident previously sought political asylum with her husband Abdulrahman Bajubeir in Qatar in an attempt to flee a crackdown on activists by Abu Dhabi. Hundreds of people attended… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Jun 2021 Lapid to Blinken: Disagreements about Iran deal can be worked out quietly “Israel has some serious reservations about the Iran nuclear deal being put together in Vienna,” Israeli FM Yair Lapid said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Lapid to Blinken: Disagreements about… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Jun 2021 Expo 2020: Brazil brings Amazon rainforest to Dubai Brazilian pavilion to promote biodiversity and environmental preservation by showcasing the benefits of multiculturalism and sustainable best practices.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Expo 2020: Brazil brings Amazon rainforest to Dubai Meet the Middle East
News 27 Jun 2021 The importance of standing with Surfside – editorial Shai rightly noted that his visit sends a powerful message about the relationship between Israel and American Jewry being a two-way street. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: The importance of… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Jun 2021 US airstrikes hit Iran-backed militia after drone attacks in Iraq CENTCOM is trying to deter militia attacks without starting a war. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US airstrikes hit Iran-backed militia after drone attacks in Iraq Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jun 2021 Iran-backed PMU threatens revenge after fighters killed in US airstrikes Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) militias, known as Hashd al-Shaabi in Arabic, said Monday that US airstrikes had “resulted in the martyrdom of a group of heroic fighters” near the… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jun 2021 US must stop its interference in the region, Iran says after overnight airstrikes The United States is “moving on the wrong path” and must stop its interference in the region, Iran’s foreign ministry said on Monday following US military airstrikes against pro-Iranian militias… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jun 2021 Saudi Arabia’s FII to take place on Oct 26-28 with focus on investing in ‘humanity’ The fifth edition of Saudi Arabia’s annual investment forum, the Future Investment Initiative (FII), will take place on October 26 to 28 this year in the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh under… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jun 2021 Iraqi military condemns US airstrike on Iraq-Syria border: Spokesman Iraq’s military spokesman on Monday condemned US airstrikes against militia targets on the border with Syria as a “breach of sovereignty” in a rare criticism of US military action.Yehia Rasool,… Meet the Middle East
