News 09 Mar 2019 More civilians leave Islamic State's Syria enclave, delaying final assault "There are a number of families ... military operations are paused now for their evacuation," Mustafa Bali, head of the SDF media office, told Reuters. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Mar 2019 Saudi moves against regional rivals bearing fruit The game of influence has become more sophisticated with Saudi Arabia emerging as the leading pivot of power.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Saudi moves against regional rivals bearing fruit Meet the Middle East
News 09 Mar 2019 Mashrou Leila light up London's Roundhouse in edgy defiance 'This is f***ing realness!': Lebanese band Mashrou Leila kick off their first UK tour at London's edgy venue Roundhouse with their charismatic combination of heartfelt lyrics and hypnotic beats.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Will latest interest rate hike break Tunisia’s back? Following Tunisia's third interest rate hike in 12 months, economic and political experts sound the alarm on shrinking purchasing power while the nation's largest trade union calls for protests. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Cyberization means it's not your daddy's war anymore New technology is infiltrating the old conflict between Turkey and outlawed Kurdish militants, and soldiers may have to sacrifice their smartphones for safety. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Cyberization means… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Turkey becoming minefield for foreign journalists Three foreign reporters in Turkey have seen their accreditations terminated, while the renewal applications of 50 others remain unanswered since December, fueling concern that Ankara is seeking to drive the… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Mired in recriminations, Turkish-Egyptian ties remain stagnant Prospects for improved relations between Ankara and Cairo appear dimmer than ever following recent executions in Egypt. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Mired in recriminations, Turkish-Egyptian ties remain stagnant Meet the Middle East
News 08 Mar 2019 Women break their silence at Lebanon's monodrama festival The Lebanon International Women Monodrama Festival, which opens on International Women's Day, provides a platform for female voices to be heard without interruption or suppression. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Mar 2019 Saudi Arabia denies plans to increase Zakat on local banks, investors The General Authority of Zakat and Tax denied on Friday a Bloomberg report claiming that Saudi Arabia is considering plans to increase an Islamic tax paid by local banks and… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Mar 2019 Sudanese woman recalls human rights violations of Qatari authorities A Sudanese woman spoke out on Thursday against the human rights violations she endured from the Qatari Authorities. Speaking at the Geneva Press Club conference, Sahar Abdulbaqi shared her experiences… Meet the Middle East