Middle East Experience

This marks the first time the committee has held a discussion on the harassment of Christians.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Vatican ambr. and MKs condemn harassment of Christians, says ‘no place for hate’

Oman looks to increase number of citizens working in private sector
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Oman announces major new employment rules

Syrian Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Hikmat al-Hijri on Thursday condemned what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against his community, following two days of deadly sectarian clashes that left 73 people dead.The unrest poses a serious challenge to the Islamist authorities who ousted longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December, and comes after a wave of massacres last month in Syria's Alawite coastal stronghold.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syria Druze leader condemns 'genocidal campaign' against community

World’s longest-running web3 and crypto conference returns with global leaders, $1 million start-up challenge
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai to host HODL Summit 2025

Hundreds of Tunisians took to the streets of the capital Thursday to mark Labour Day, to protest against President Kais Saied and to demand the release of jailed political figures.The rally, attended by members of different political factions, was called by Tunisia's powerful UGTT trade union confederation and relatives of detained opposition figures."We're not happy with what's happening," activist Souhaieb Ferchichi said. "People keep advocating for their rights despite an atmosphere of fear and repression."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisia protesters demand freedom for jailed opposition

Dubai Duty Free sales record fourth highest month on record as perfume and chocolate soar
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Duty Free sales pass 5m in April; top spenders and products revealed as viral Dubai chocolate sells AED1m a day  

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS: Hamas embodies “the same evil and the same ideology” as the Nazis, French politician and councilor Shannon Seban says.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gaza is replacing France on the political scene, local lawmaker tells 'Post'

Dubai Police adds custom Rolls Royce to supercar fleet
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Police add custom Rolls-Royce to supercar fleet

Kuwait has banned cryptocurrency mining and is cracking down on the activity due to strains on electricity network
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Kuwait bans cryptocurrency mining

Dubai’s UAE Exchange Metro Station to be renamed as Life Pharmacy Metro Station
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Metro station renamed