Middle East Experience

Ben-Gurion University President Daniel Chamovitz revealed that three students continually harrassed female Bedouin students for their "lack of modesty." 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Islamic cell' harassing female Bedouin students in Israeli university thwarted

The drill will take place at Andravida Air Base in southern Greece from March 28 to April 7th and will take place over the entire Athens Flight Information Region.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iniohos 2022 aerial drill to kick off with Israel Air Force pilots

How can we be sure that our kids know how to recognize danger and escape, and how do we talk to them about protecting themselves without making them anxious?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How do we teach children to be aware of, yet not scared by strangers?

The Foreign Ministry Worker’s Union must end the strike and allow Jews the opportunity to receive visas and make Aliyah.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel's Foreign Ministry can't strike in the midst of a global crisis - editorial

Four Arab foreign ministers will meet in Israel’s Negev desert on Sunday, along with their U.S. counterpart. The talks mark a realignment of Middle Eastern powers, accelerated by the war in Ukraine..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israel Summit Shows Ties With Arabs Moving From Ceremony to Substance

Since the US invasion of Iraq and the toppling of the dictator Saddam Hussein, Iraq has had a Kurdish President.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Concerns for Iraq after it fails to elect a president - analysis

International hacktivist collective Anonymous has been launching a series of cyberattacks after declaring “cyber war” on Russian president Vladimir Putin in retaliation for the country’s invasion of Ukraine, the BBC reported on Sunday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“The Anonymous collective is officially in cyber war against the Russian government,” the hacktivist collective declared in a tweet on February 25, one day after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Anonymous’ hack on Russian TV networks piqued global interest, attracting millions of viewers after sharing a short video clip of the hack on their social media accounts.The video showed normal programming on Russian TV being interrupted with images of bombs setting off in Ukraine and soldiers talking about the conflict.“The hacking collective #Anonymous hacked into the Russia streaming services Wink and Ivi (like Netflix) and live TV channels Russia 24, Cannel One, Moscow 24 to broadcast war footage from Ukraine [today],” the collective tweeted alongside the video on March 7.The stunt comprised all the typical elements of an Anonymous hack: Impactful, dramatic and easy to share online, the BBC said in its report, adding that like the collective’s other cyberattacks, it was difficult to verify who was behind it.One of the smaller groups of hackers from the collective claimed responsibility for the hack, essentially taking over Russian TV services for 12 whole minutes. The Russian company Rostelecom that runs the hacked services did not respond to the BBC’s request for comment.“We will intensify the attacks on the Kremlin, if nothing is done to restore peace in Ukraine,” the group threatened, justifying their actions by saying that innocent Ukrainians were being massacred by Russia.Anonymous has also taken down Russian websites and stolen government data, including a leak of Russia’s Ministry of Economic development’s database on March 1.A partner at the security firm Red Goat Lisa Forte told the BBC that Anonymous’ attacks have so far been “quite basic,” but acknowledged that the TV hack was “incredibly creative” and “quite difficult to pull off.”Hackers have been mostly carrying out DDoS attacks which involved overwhelming a service with a flood of requests, she said, a relatively simple way to carry out an attack and take websites offline temporarily.Anonymous first emerged in 2003 from the website 4chan. With no leadership, the group’s tagline is ‘We are legion,’ and it is widely known to target governments, corporations, and organizations that are accused of censorship in DDoS attacks.The group operates several social media accounts, with 15.5 million followers across its multiple Twitter pages alone.The collective’s hackers also defaced Russian websites by gaining control of them and changing the content displayed, Forte told the BBC. Until now, the attacks have caused disruption, but cybersecurity experts are concerned about a possible escalation.“I’ve never seen anything like this,” Emily Taylor from the Cyber Policy Journal told the BBC in reference to the cyberattacks initiated by Anonymous. “These attacks do carry risks. [They] could lead to escalation, or some could accidentally cause real damage to a critical part of civilian life.”Vigilante groups in Russia have also been launching their own cyberattacks on Ukraine, but on a relatively smaller scale.Since January 2022, there have been three major waves of coordinated DDoS attacks against Ukraine and three other incidents of more serious “wiper” attacks that deleted data on a small number of Ukrainian computer systems.Read more:Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine could worsen amid armed conflict: ExpertPoland experiencing more cyberattacks on govt servers: OfficialIsrael says government sites targeted by hack
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Hacktivist group Anonymous launches series of cyberattacks against Russia

The output of Saudi Arabia’s oil refinery in Yanbu has dropped momentarily after an attack by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia, according to the Saudi Press Agency citing an energy ministry source. The shortfall will be compensated for from stockpiles, the source added.Oil firm Saudi Aramco said earlier on Sunday that the attack did not impact supplies or cause casualties.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Arab Coalition battling the group said that the attacks late Saturday and early Sunday and debris from intercepted projectiles caused material damage but no deaths.It said the strikes were aimed at a water desalination plant in Al-Shaqeeq, an Aramco distribution station in Jizan, a power station in Dhahran al Janub, a gas facility in Khamis Mushait and an Aramco liquefied natural gas plant in Yanbu.Aramco CEO Amin Nasser told a call about the company’s earnings on Sunday: “There was... a number of attacks early in the morning at our facilities. And thankfully there were no injuries or fatalities and, no impact to the company’s supply to its customers.”Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said they fired ballistic and winged missiles as well as drones at Aramco facilities in the capital Riyadh, Yanbu and “other areas.”This was followed by attacks on “vital targets” in other Saudi regions, Sarea added, listing several.The coalition said initial investigations showed the group fired Iranian-made cruise missiles at the desalination plant and Aramco’s Jizan distribution center. It said Saudi air defenses intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile and nine drones.“These hostile attacks and debris resulting from interceptions caused some material damage at the facilities and civilian cars and houses. There was no loss of life as of now,” said coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Malki.State media posted images and videos of what appeared to be projectile debris, damaged cars and structures and firefighters dousing flames.Read more: Houthi attacks targeted Saudi oil and gas facilities: ReportSaudi Aramco announces full year net profit of $109.9 billionSaudi defenses intercept Houthi drone aimed at Jizan
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Output of Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu oil refinery drops after Houthi attack: Official

A diabetes patient has shared the harrowing story of how doctors in Dubai saved his life after a seemingly minor injury led to a near-fatal heart attack.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Peter John Le Faucheur, 72, came to the United Arab Emirates two years ago to see his daughter, and became stuck in the country when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.Travel restrictions ended up being a blessing in disguise due to the quality of care he received in Dubai when his health eventually deteriorated over the next few months, he said.“Thank goodness the COVID situation happened,” he told Al Arabiya English. “I dread to think what would happen if we'd have gone back.”Le Faucheur was diagnosed with type two diabetes 20 years ago. Around 18 months ago, he noticed an ulcer on his foot.After ignoring symptoms for a while, he was eventually convinced to seek medical care.The doctor, he said, was “horrified” at how much the injury had deteriorated, and he was told there was a prospect of having to get it amputated.After undergoing two surgeries to remove the ulcer, Le Faucheur found that he was losing his breath when climbing the stairs.Because of the close relationship with care staff at Amana Healthcare, including Cassie Purvey, one of the center’s directors, the seriousness of the situation was recognized and Le Faucheur was rushed into hospital for further treatment.“I think because of the close relationship that we had created, we were able to pick up on those small little cues and it was like, no, no, something needs to be checked here,” Purvey told Al Arabiya English.The British expatriate had three stents fitted after suffering a heart attack, and is now on the mend.Reflecting on the ordeal, he stressed the importance of paying heed to the advice of medical professionals, and sticking to a low-sugar diet.“I'd been in denial for years, but eventually the reality catches you up. And if you don't do something, it will catch you all. It gets everybody,” he said.Addressing other diabetes sufferers, he said: “Please listen to what the doctor says, what the after-care service is telling you. Listen to what they say and be pleased that [you’re] in this country where [you] can receive that service.”Read more: Britain seeks help from private health firms as omicron wave loomsWHO: Essential healthcare services still face ‘significant’ disruption amid pandemicDubai readies health infrastructure as demand for retirement expected to increase
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Diabetes sufferer shares story of life-saving medical care in Dubai

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai won an award within the ‘Best Pavilion’ category and two other honorary rewards, based on Exhibitor Magazine’s rankings of the mega-event’s pavilions.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Exhibitor Magazine has long been the primary evaluator of Expo world fairs and gave Saudi the award for best pavilion in the large suites category this year. KSA’s pavilion also bagged two other awards for the best exterior design and best display.The Saudi pavilion also holds three Guinness World Records for: The longest interactive water curtain (32 meters long), the largest interactive light floor, and the largest interactive digital screen mirror (1,240 square meters). It was also awarded the Platinum Certificate in LEED by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).As the world fair approaches its close on March 31, Expo 2020 Dubai has so far recorded over 20 million visits since its inception in October 2021.Expo 2020 Dubai brought together 192 countries to showcase their cultural heritage and all the best their nations have to offer to the world and has witnessed the attendance of several world leaders and celebrities including football star Messi, members of the British Royal Family among many others.Read more: Expo 2020 Dubai achieves massive milestone of 20 million visits
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia wins ‘Best Pavilion’ award at Expo 2020 Dubai