News 31 Jan 2019 BDS linked to antisemitism, yet only 10% of UK citizens pro-boycott – Poll Another 42% said they either had no opinion, some due to a lack of knowledge on the matter. The remaining 2% declined to give an opinion on the matter. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2019 Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi chairman in Riyadh to meet Saudi officials Chairman of the Popular Mobilisation Forces Faleh al-Fayyadh arrived…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iraq's Hashd al-Shaabi chairman in Riyadh to meet Saudi officials Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Mattis departure risks US policy void as Yemen pact falls apart Day-to-day responsibility for managing the Yemen conflict is being passed on to John Rood, the Pentagon’s No. 3 official. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Mattis departure risks US policy void… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Dec 1969 Forgotten artisans of Beirut seek revival Beirut’s Armenian district, previously a vibrant center of craftsmanship and culture in the country, is going through a decline due to a lack of government planning, with only a few… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Jan 2019 The (de-)evolution of Turkey's Foreign Ministry Career diplomats and Foreign Ministry bureaucrats have been shoved aside and demoralized by the conduct of Turkey's foreign policy under Justice and Development Party governments. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jan 2019 PA opens new TV station in Damascus The Palestinian Authority’s official TV station inaugurated its new headquarters in Damascus, a move that was seen as paving the way for normalizing ties with the Syrian regime. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jan 2019 Will the US renege on its promises to protect SDF in Syria? Turkey is pushing ahead with the idea of a safe zone along its border with Syria. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Will the US renege on its promises to protect… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jan 2019 Varying head counts of US forces in Iraq stir controversy It's hard to nail down how many US troops are in Iraq, but some Iraqi political factions say any number is too high. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Varying head… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jan 2019 Iraq activates Supreme Anti-Corruption Council In order to combat corruption, Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi has restructured the Supreme Anti-Corruption Council established by his predecessor Haider al-Abadi. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq activates… Meet the Middle East
News 28 Jan 2019 Oppo opens second regional hub in UAE Smartphone company will make Dubai its centre for MEA operations Source: ITP.net Full Article: Oppo opens second regional hub in UAE Meet the Middle East