News 08 May 2019 UK urges investigation into UAE arrest of British football fan for wearing Qatar shirt British citizen Ali Issa Ahmad was arrested by UAE security forces because he wore a Qatar football shirt. He says he was beaten, electrocuted, cut, and burned during his detention..… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Syrians destitute under olive trees after days of bombing Dozens of Syrians set up camp in the fields of Atme near the Turkish border, after fleeing air strikes by the Assad regime.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Syrians destitute under… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Settlement hotels part of 'detrimental' West Bank expansion policy, says HRW Unrestricted funding for hotel building in illegal settlements reflects Israel’s ‘full-bore’ settlement expansion policy in the West Bank, which is costing the Palestinian economy billions of dollars a year.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Israel celebrates 71 years of independence – watch live Sixteen men and women will light 13 torches at the annual Independence Day ceremony in Jerusalem, under the theme of the “Israeli Spirit.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel celebrates… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Test your Israel knowledge by taking our Independence Day quiz! On the occasion of the State of Israel's 71st Independence Day, the 'Or Movement,' that brings the Negev and Galilee to their full inherent potential, brings you a fun quiz… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Al Quoz: An industrial area that turned into a cultural hub Al Quoz does look a bit complicated with identical looking streets and dusty roads.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Al Quoz: An industrial area that turned into a cultural hub Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Famed Saudi cleric says he will 'sever' links with Qatar Saudi cleric Aid al-Qarni vehemently criticised Qatar and said he…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Famed Saudi cleric says he will 'sever' links with Qatar Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 The Battle of Kibbutz Gesher – history The stand of Kibbutz Gesher in the War of Independence would be described by military historian Meir Pa’il as more impressive than that of any of the settlements fending off… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 U.S. ends waivers of Jerusalem Embassy Act after terms fulfilled- Pompeo President Trump in December 2017 recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and in May 2018 followed through on his campaign promise to move the embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 May 2019 Sudan army rulers delaying transition to civil rule, say protest leaders Sudanese protest leaders Wednesday accused the military rulers of delaying the transfer of power to a civilian administration, amid disagreements between the two sides over the country’s new Source: Al… Meet the Middle East