Middle East Experience

Firing Arrow interceptors can cost millions of shekels, Iron Dome interceptors can cost tens of thousands of shekels, but firing the Iron Beam is as cheap as turning a light on.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel's 'Iron Beam' fully operational to hit missiles along with drones

Electricity use in MENA is surging, with $44bn invested in 2024 and demand set to rise 50 per cent by 2035, IEA says, led by cooling and desalination
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: MENA electricity demand set to rise 50% by 2035, IEA warns

Hamas has created the largest human shield in history in Gaza City, IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Deffrin said, stressing that the terror group is preventing the evacuation of the city.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: WATCH: IDF says two divisions pushing deeper into heart of Gaza City

UAE launches $1m AI Film Award with 1 Billion Followers Summit and Google Gemini, inviting global creators to submit AI-driven films ahead of January 2026
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE launches m AI Film Award with 1 Billion Followers Summit and Google Gemini

The UN alleged that the Israeli government aims to have permanent control over Gaza and seeks a Jewish majority in the West Bank.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli government seeks permanent Gaza control and Jewish majority in West Bank, UN inquiry says

Catch up on the UAE’s biggest stories this week: long weekend dates, Dubai and Abu Dhabi property booms, Sharjah’s new city, and key economic policies.
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Next UAE holiday, Dubai property surge, Abu Dhabi real estate boom and scam warning – 10 things you missed this week

Several countries are expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the meeting.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: UN allows Palestinian President Abbas to speak via video after US denies visa

The UK, Canada and Australia have formally recognised Palestine, joining 150 nations in backing a two-state solution
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UK, Canada and Australia formally recognise Palestine, backing two-state solution

Achim (Brothers) is a nine-song project that communicates messages of growth, pain, and maintaining hope in the face of hardship. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Music from another dimension: Tuval Haim honors slain hostage brother with new album, show

Abdullah Ahmed Mohammed Saleh Al Shehi named CEO of Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Sheikh Hamdan appoints new CEO of Dubai’s Real Estate Regulatory Agency