News 18 May 2021 Saudi VP shed 25kg in lockdown, does charity triathlon in memory of brother-in-law Many piled on the weight during coronavirus lockdowns, but for the VP of a Saudi Arabian company the pandemic presented the opportunity for him to shed 25kg of his body… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Dubai targets over 5.5 mln overseas tourists this year Dubai expects to attract over 5.5 million overseas visitors this year, hopeful that new markets can help make up for the loss of visitors from key places where travel is… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Lebanon’s foreign minister asks to quit, after comments strained Gulf ties Lebanon’s caretaker foreign minister asked the president to be relieved of his duties on Wednesday, the presidency wrote on Twitter, after his comments in a television interview strained ties with… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Turkey, Russia pressure SDF to restore electricity to northeast Syria The Syrian Democratic Forces continue to cut power in the areas under the control of the Turkish-backed opposition in northeast Syria, under the pretext that Turkey is responsible for the… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 These civilians died in Israeli raid on their homes in Gaza City At least 42 Palestinians, including 10 children and 12 women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike that leveled three residential buildings in central Gaza City. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Europe sends Israel mixed signals on cease-fire with Hamas A special meeting of EU foreign ministers called upon Israel and Hamas to advance a cease-fire but the long debate reached no formal conclusions. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Europe… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Yemenis lower expectations regarding US peace effort Since his appointment in February, the US envoy to Yemen has striven to revive diplomatic efforts in a bid to stop the war; yet the situation in Yemen remains bleak,… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Germany bans three groups close to Lebanon’s Hezbollah The German government said Wednesday it is banning three groups close to Hezbollah, the Lebanese movement that opposes Israel, against the backdrop of the current military escalation in the Middle… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 US expects 'significant de-escalation today,' Biden tells Netanyahu As President Joe Biden appealed for calm, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there was no timeframe for ending the conflict with Hamas. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US expects… Meet the Middle East
News 19 May 2021 Rockets fired at Israel from south Lebanon: Lebanese security source Rockets fired at Israel from south Lebanon: Lebanese security source.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Rockets fired at Israel from south Lebanon: Lebanese security source Meet the Middle East