Hosting the conversation

Middle East Experience

Latest News

Gazans struggling to survive as Israel plans for 'conquest'

Israel's plan for the "conquest" of Gaza has sparked renewed fears, but for many of the territory's residents, the most immediate threat to their lives remains the spectre of famine amid a months-long Israeli blockade.The plan to expand military operations, approved by Israel's security cabinet overnight, includes holding territories in the besieged Gaza Strip and moving the population south "for their protection", an Israeli official said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gazans struggling to survive as Israel plans for 'conquest'

Seven Iranians among eight arrested in UK counterterrorism probes

British police on Sunday said eight people, including seven Iranian nationals, were arrested in two separate counterterrorism probes.In one operation, five men -- four of them Iranian -- were arrested on suspicion of "preparation of a terrorist act", London's Metropolitan police said in a statdment.The arrests were carried out in London, Swindon and the Greater Manchester area on suspicion of "terrorism offences".
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Seven Iranians among eight arrested in UK counterterrorism probes

UAE tax rule; May petrol prices revealed; Trump Tower in Dubai; Viral chocolate maker speaks out – 10 things you missed this week

UAE and Saudi tax updates; Dubai viral chocolate maker interview, May petrol prices revealed, Trump Tower coming to Sheikh Zayed Road and more news stories
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE tax rule; May petrol prices revealed; Trump Tower in Dubai; Viral chocolate maker speaks out – 10 things you missed this week