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The opening of a strategic road in Iraq's Kurdistan Region — closed since the Kurds' ill-fated independence referendum in September 2017 — could be a prelude to a reset in…

One of two opposition governments in rebel-controlled Idlib, Syria, has implemented a form of Islamic Sharia punishment that calls for criminals to be executed, exiled or have their hands cut…

The failure by the United State and Israeli to pass a resolution condemning Hamas suggest that Israel needs to examine its understanding of the limits of its Middle Eastern relations…

The Pentagon’s incoming Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman has a long track record of training foreign military forces. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Trump’s pick for top general could expand…

Turkish intel chief Hakan Fidan's visit to the United States generated an uproar from the Turkish opposition. Why did Erdogan encourage this public bashing of Fidan? Source: Al Monitor Full…

Forcepoint also recognises Itqan with award for closing $1m business in 2018 Source: ITP.net Full Article: Itqan Al Khaleej becomes Forcepoint platinum partner

STC, Zain and Mobily will reduce annual payment to government and invest in new infrastructure Source: ITP.net Full Article: Saudi telcos get royalty reduction in return for network investment

Turkey has made significant strides in developing its defense industry during the past four years, but it is still being held back by its dependence on other countries' goods and…

News is circulating in the media about constitutional amendments that would allow Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to remain in power for additional years or head a constitutional committee. Source:…

Third Emirati Tech Boot Camp held to encourage UAE nationals to develop startups Source: ITP.net Full Article: Dubai Silicon Oasis holds Emirati Tech Boot Camp