News 16 Aug 2025 Technion opens new program for international students fleeing campus antisemitism Though one of the pillars of the program is fostering new academic minds to join the Israeli population, it’s primarily a refuge for students who no longer feel safe on… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Aug 2025 The great wall of Israel: Slowly building Jewish destiny over generations – opinion There will be no swift or final victories on these fronts. Instead, like the Great Wall, our progress will come in layers – walls upon walls – built patiently over… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Aug 2025 Pro-Palestinian protesters target UK royal air force base in latest demonstration Banners at the protest demanded the UK “end British military collaboration with Israel” and decried the alleged “61,000+ killed, 600 RAF spy flights.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Pro-Palestinian protesters… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 University of Dubai signs agreement with Tech Firm Technology Parties intend to jointly promote educational programs, products, and services of both organisations in cybersecurity and digital resilience Source: Arabian Business Full Article: University of Dubai signs agreement with Tech… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 Dubai Municipality interacts with Al Barsha residents for development of two parks Residents shared ideas on how the two new parks, and a central recreational space of more than 31,000sqft, should be designed Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai Municipality interacts with… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 Omani ports record double-digit growth in ship traffic and container handling Container and cargo handling in the ports grew 11.7%, while ship traffic increased 11.1% during the six months of 2025 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Omani ports record double-digit growth… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 UAE retailer Union Coop’s H1 2025 net profit jumps 6.4% to $47.47 million Total income at $315.32mn; Profit before tax at $52.28mn; Second-quarter profits grow by 13% Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE retailer Union Coop’s H1 2025 net profit jumps 6.4% to… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 DP World revenues soar 20.4% to $11.24bn for H1 despite global trade headwinds Adjusted EBITDA up 21.4% at $3.03bn; Net profit up 68.5% to $960mn; Company on track for full-year capex target of $2.5bn Source: Arabian Business Full Article: DP World revenues soar… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 Hamas rejects Israel's Gaza relocation plan CAIRO (Reuters) -Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Sunday that Israel's plan to relocate residents from Gaza City constitutes a "new wave of genocide and displacement" for hundreds of thousands… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Aug 2025 Israelis stage nationwide protests to demand end to Gaza war and release of hostages By Lili BayerTEL AVIV/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Thousands of Israelis took part in a nationwide strike on Sunday in support of families of hostages held in Gaza, calling on Prime Minister Benjamin… Meet the Middle East