News 17 May 2025 Syria announces commissions for missing persons, transitional justice Syria on Saturday announced the formation of a national commission for missing persons and another for transitional justice, more than five months after the ouster of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.Syria's… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Iraq's first filmmaker in Cannes says sanctions no piece of cake Hasan Hadi, the first filmmaker from Iraq to be selected for the prestigious Cannes Festival, said that economic embargoes like those imposed in his childhood under Saddam Hussein do not… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Israel army announces 'extensive ground operations' under ramped-up Gaza campaign The Israeli army announced "extensive ground operations" Sunday as part of its newly expanded campaign in the Gaza Strip, where rescuers reported dozens killed in a wave of Israeli strikes.The… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Dubai plans 6 new bus lanes as RTA reveals 11,000 daily trips and reveals 188m passengers last year Dubai is further developing its bus service as it looks to expand network and number of dedicated transport lanes Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai plans 6 new bus lanes… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Saudi Arabia highlights $13.3bn investment opportunity in Hail region Saudi Arabia showcases more than 100 investment opportunities worth more than $13bn in Hail Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi Arabia highlights .3bn investment opportunity in Hail region Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Italian MPs protest at Egypt's Gaza border against war Italian parliamentarians protested on Sunday in front of Egypt's Rafah border crossing with Gaza, calling for aid access and an end to the war in the devastated Palestinian territory."Europe is… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Dubai completes $30m Creek wharf makeover Dubai Municipality finishes $30m Creek wharf development project Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai completes m Creek wharf makeover Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 Gov’t committee greenlights controversial media reform bill The bill now heads to the Knesset plenum to begin its legislative process, which will likely take months. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Gov’t committee greenlights controversial media reform bill Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 'Until we break the enemy': IDF chief Zamir speaks to soldiers on expanded Gaza op "We cannot go back to October 7. There are two main objectives before us: the return of the hostages and the defeat of Hamas.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 'Until… Meet the Middle East
News 18 May 2025 UAE: Hostage release must come first in Gaza roadmap, FM says Abdullah bin Zayed also underscored his country’s humanitarian commitment, noting that the UAE has delivered over 42% of all international aid to Gaza in the past two years. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East