News 31 Dec 1969 Pentagon tries to reassure Kurdish allies amid Syria pullout confusion With the Islamic State down to its last few miles in Syria, the Pentagon hopes to get the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces to assist with the American withdrawal. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Feb 2019 Is Egyptian parliament encouraging alcohol consumption? The Egyptian parliament's approval to lift the prohibition of the sale of alcohol in the law on shops has stirred a wide controversy in a country where Sharia is the… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Feb 2019 The PLO is counting its expatriates The PLO is launching a comprehensive census of Palestinian expatriates to obtain a qualitative database. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: The PLO is counting its expatriates Meet the Middle East
News 21 Feb 2019 Hamas, Israel fight intelligence war In light of ongoing investigations with suspected collaborators with Israel, Hamas’ security forces have managed to seize tracking chips Israel allegedly tried to smuggle into the Gaza Strip. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 21 Feb 2019 Iran questions Iraq's promise to import oil despite sanctions In a surprising statement, Iran's oil minister recently complained that Iraq is abiding by the US sanctions and canceling some energy deals with Iran. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iran… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Feb 2019 Erdogan FC: A soccer dream deferred Turkish media recently reported the founding of a soccer team called the Presidency Sports Club, but in less than a day all traces of the team had vanished. It's not… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Feb 2019 Gazans reluctant to import from Egypt despite Hamas’ encouragement Although Hamas reduced fees imposed on goods entering the Gaza Strip, it seems local traders are hesitant to import from Egypt, which imposes high fees on traded products. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Feb 2019 Israeli Arabs engaging in electoral campaign The merger of the Hadash and Ta’al parties reflects growing willingness within the Israeli Arab population to become a meaningful part of Israel’s society and electoral map. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2019 Egypt court cancels ban on Dubai's Careem, Uber Two ride-hailing companies have been expanding their services in Egypt, a nation of more than 96 million Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Egypt court cancels ban on Dubai's Careem, Uber Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2019 Dubai Future Councils holds first meeting Councils will support Dubai's development in areas including AI, blockchain and entrepreneurship Source: ITP.net Full Article: Dubai Future Councils holds first meeting Meet the Middle East