News 08 Aug 2019 Israelis praying at Petra shrine sparks outrage in Jordan Jordanians expressed anger toward the government after pictures and videos began circulating showing Israeli tourists praying at a Muslim shrine in Petra, forcing the government to close the site. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Aug 2019 Egypt offers patriotism courses to expats Patriotism courses for Egyptians abroad highlight the Egyptian state's achievements and national projects, and emphasize the importance of disseminating the right information about Egypt and countering those who spread negative… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Aug 2019 Assad’s forces resume shelling of Idlib President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have suspended a cease-fire and resumed airstrikes against Syria’s last rebel stronghold of Idlib, accusing the opposition of violating the truce. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Aug 2019 Why farmers reject Egypt’s new cotton trade strategy The Egyptian government has announced a new trading system for cotton, which would be sold through public bidding, raising the ire of farmers who already suffer from severe losses. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Aug 2019 Oil, budgets, Kirkuk still nag Baghdad-Erbil relations Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan representatives have held a series of high-level meetings to try to resolve their longstanding issues, but so far without much apparent success. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Aug 2019 UAE shifts course in Yemen By cutting back its forces in Yemen, the UAE seeks to evade the material, humanitarian and moral consequences of the war all the while counting on its local agents to… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Aug 2019 Arab Coalition intercepts Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait The Arab Coalition on Saturday intercepted a Houthi drone targeting the Kingdom’s Khamis Mushait, according to an Al Arabiya correspondent. An al-Arabiya correspondent said on Saturday that air Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Aug 2019 UAE FM: Efforts should focus on confronting Yemen’s Houthis, terrorist groups The UAE has expressed on Saturday concern over the ongoing armed clashes in Aden, calling for de-escalation and maintaining the security and safety of Yemeni citizens, according to Emirates News… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Aug 2019 Hajj in numbers: How Saudi personnel help serve the needs of 2.3 mln pilgrims More than 2.3 million pilgrims clad in white cloth will descend from the tent city of Mina and make their way toward Mount Arafat for the most important day of… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Aug 2019 Muslim Hajj pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for day of worship More than 2 million Muslims gathered Saturday at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense day of worship and reflection on what’s considered the most… Meet the Middle East