News 10 Dec 2019 NGO puts politicians on cans to raise awareness of poverty in Israel On Monday, Latet released their annual "alternative" poverty report, which unlike the State of Israel's official poverty report, measures poverty according to households lacking essential needs.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Saudi Aramco shares open at 35.2 riyals, valuing it at $1.88 trillion Saudi Aramco’s shares soared to hit the 10 percent limit to reach 35.2 riyals ($9.39) per share on its trading debut on Wednesday, giving the oil giant a valuation of… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Turkey threatens to deny US access to military bases if sanctions imposed Turkey said on Wednesday it would retaliate against any US sanctions over its purchase of Russian defense systems, adding that with Britain it had agreed to speed up a joint… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Aramco moves towards $2 trillion valuation after first day trading Saudi Aramco’s shares closed at 35.2 riyals ($9.39) per share, with the company reaching a valuation of $1.88 trillion, bringing it closer to the $2 trillion valuation initially targeted by… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 US slaps sanctions on Iranian airline over proliferation The Trump administration on Wednesday hit Iran with new sanctions that target several transportation firms as it continues its “maximum pressure campaign” against the regime over its Source: Al Arabiya… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Lebanon hospital crisis puts lives at risk, warns HRW Lebanon's doctors are warning that hospitals may soon be unable to provide patients with life-saving surgery and urgent medical care because of a financial crisis.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 International Support Group calls for credible economic reforms in Lebanon Lebanon should urgently adopt a substantial, credible and comprehensive package of economic reforms, the UN-created International Support Group (ISG) for the country said in a draft statement on Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Turkey raises stakes in row over Libya as EU readies sanctions Turkey is raising the stakes in the dispute over its agreements with the internationally recognised government in Libya to force other players to accept a role for Ankara in the… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod brings its talent to Morocco The Israelis were warmly accepted in Casablanca and the orchestra's CEO, Jacob Ben Simon, got an award for his ongoing efforts to bring his musicians to the festival.; Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2019 Avigdor Liberman: Everyone to blame for election except me The Yisrael Beteynu leader accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of acting only out of his own interest.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Avigdor Liberman: Everyone to blame for election except me Meet the Middle East