News 31 Dec 1969 Sell-off in Oman reveals privatization with regional characteristics Some Middle East countries in need of cash, such as Oman, are selling assets to Chinese and Malaysian state-owned entities. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Sell-off in Oman reveals privatization… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Budget plan reveals Iran’s shifting priorities in foreign policy Iran’s proposed budget for next year, in the face of a shrinking economy, reflects its Foreign Ministry’s diminished role in critical political and economic aspects of foreign policy. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Secular Shiism on rise in Shiite Crescent The Shiite Crescent, a fertile area for rising political Shiism in recent decades, is now witnessing the rise of new, secular Shiism. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Secular Shiism on… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Netanyahu’s election strategy: Play the victim, or hero? Associates of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believe that his campaign of being a victim of police and media persecution has run its course and that he should focus on presenting… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Egypt moves into position as regional energy hub President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has announced Egypt is ready to export electricity to Africa at low prices. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt moves into position as regional energy hub Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Tehran convenes allies against threats that include US Iran outlined many concerns it shares with other participants at its recent security conference, especially about Afghanistan and the US presence there. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Tehran convenes allies… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 For many Gazans, it's another Christmas barred from Bethlehem While most of Gaza's Christians submitted requests to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, only a small number were granted access by Israel. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: For many Gazans, it's… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Syrian Christians on front line have sad Christmas, again Turkey's Operation Peace Spring has made life ever more difficult for Syrian Christians, some of whom decided not to celebrate Christmas. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Syrian Christians on front… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Israel’s national-religious party allies with racist right By entering the next election in a joint list with the students of Rabbi Meir Kahane, chairman of HaBayit HaYehudi Rabbi Rafi Peretz has betrayed the Jewish people and turning… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Could Congress' latest Syria sanctions bill backfire? The congressional bill will exacerbate the economic situation in Syria and ultimately increase Syria’s dependency on Iran. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Could Congress' latest Syria sanctions bill backfire? Meet the Middle East
