Middle East Experience

Across Iraq, gender-based violence rose 125 percent to over 22,000 cases between 2020 and 2021, says UNICEF..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Worrisome increase of “Honour” crimes in Iraqi Kurdistan

Khamenei said that Iran New Year, which begins on Monday, will focus on production and the creation of jobs..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran supreme leader hopes for economic upturn

MKs Avi Dichter (Likud) and Nira Shpak (Yesh Atid) led an Israeli delegation to an International Parliamentary Union conference in Bali, the first official Israeli visit in 30 years.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Knesset members welcomed in Indonesia

Borys Romanchenko, 96-years-old, survived four Nazi concentration camps before being killed in his Kharkiv apartment.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Survived Hitler, killed by Putin:' Ukrainian Holocaust survivor killed by Russian airstrike

Boeing displays the F15-QA jet and sees the agreement with Qatari Amiri Air Force as..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: DIMDEX 2022: Qatar's role has an

A new Saudi-backed golf league plans to hold a tournament at Donald Trump’s course in Bedminster, New Jersey..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: New Golf League Ties Up With Trump

President Volodomyr Zelenskyy on Monday insisted that a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “in any format” is needed to end the war in Ukraine.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“I believe that without this meeting it is impossible to fully understand what they are ready for in order to stop the war,” Zelenskyy said in an interview with the Ukraine regional media outlet Suspilne.Zelenskyy has previously said that “without negotiations we cannot end the war” and called for a summit with Putin, but his comments on Monday were particularly insistent.Several session of Ukraine-Russia talks have taken place via videoconferencing since the start of the Russian military action in Ukraine on February 24.Read more: Ukraine President Zelenskyy says Jerusalem ‘right place for peace’ talks with RussiaZelenskyy says ‘time for Israel to make its choice’ and back UkraineUkraine’s Zelenskyy signs decree to combine national TV channels, cites martial law
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Zelenskyy insists on need for ‘meeting’ with Putin

Saudi Arabia supports a peaceful resolution to the crisis in Ukraine, Saudi foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said in a phone call with his Russian counterpart on Monday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.He also reiterated the offer that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made earlier this month of hosting mediation talks between the two sides, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.In the call with Sergey Lavrov, Prince Faisal discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Russia.The call came just days after Prince Faisal met with Rustem Umerov, a special envoy for Ukraine’s president, on Saturday in Riyadh.During the meeting, the foreign minister also reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support in de-escalating the conflict.Russia launched an invasion of its neighbor on February 24, creating a humanitarian crisis and triggering a surge in global oil prices.Saudi Arabia has stressed that it is keen to maintain the stability of oil prices.However, on Monday, the Kingdom publicly absolved itself of any responsibility in maintaining oil supply after a series of attacks on energy facilities by the Iran-backed Houthi militia.Read more: Saudi FM meets with special envoy for Ukraine’s president in RiyadhSaudi Arabia to extend visa validity for Ukrainians in the Kingdom for freeSaudi FM meets with special envoy for Ukraine’s president in Riyadh
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia supports peaceful resolution to Ukraine crisis: Saudi FM in Lavrov call

Dubai Airports has announced the closure of DXB’s northern runway from May 9, with several flights expected to be redirected to the UAE city’s second airport, Al Maktoum International Airport, a statement to the media said on Tuesday.The closure comes as airport authorities announced a refurbishment of the runway to “ensure continued safety and efficient operations.”Dubai’s main DXB operation remains the world’s busiest airport for the eighth consecutive year.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The northern runway was reportedly last extensively refurbished in 2014. The latest upgrades will reflect the improvements made to the southern runway in 2019, the statement said.The airport features a two-runway setup, leaving only one landing strip open during the maintenance period.In an online update, Gulf Air said its daily operations will be split between the two airports. Some itineraries are said to be affected, as the airline requested passengers to confirm their travel plan prior to departure.No further schedule or airport changes from other airlines were immediately available.DXB is currently connected to over 198 destinations across 93 countries through 84 international carriers – more than in 2019 before the pandemic.Read more:Crypto holders now able to participate in Emirates Draw for $27.2 millionDiabetes sufferer shares story of life-saving medical care in DubaiExpo 2020 Dubai achieves massive milestone of 20 million visits
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Dubai Airports announces 45-day runway closure at DXB, some flights redirected to DWC

Hundreds of Saudis dressed up as their favorite superheroes, movie, and anime characters and paraded around Riyadh City Boulevard last week in a two-day costume event held as part of the Riyadh Season megafestival.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.To many of the attendees, it was the first time they openly dressed up in costumes. The event took place on March 17 and 18.“I was really happy with the spotlight, the turnout and the great achievement in this season. I had to participate with the best I have,” Saud al-Hazani, who won the event's best costume prize, told Reuters.“Honestly, I came here not expecting this engagement, it’s something really professional,” Abdulkadir Abdullah, who’s costume was inspired by the mobile game ‘PUBG’, told Reuters.The event was organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) as part of the Riyadh Season, an arts and culture festival that runs annually across the Saudi Arabian capital, featuring art shows, concerts and sports events.Chairman of the GEA Turki Al al-Sheikh tweeted a video of himself at the cosplay event on Thursday sporting a Homer Simpson mask surrounded by friends who were also dressed up in costumes. He expressed his happiness on the success of the event and revealed that Riyadh Season has so far attracted over 14 million people since its launch.The megafestival was first held in 2019, beginning in October and ending in January 2020.On the second day of the cosplay event (March 18), Jamaican artist, music producer and rapper Sean Paul performed a concert.The chart-topping and multi-award-winning dancehall rapper, record producer and singer is regarded as one of the genre’s most prolific artists who rose to fame in the early 2000s.Over the course of his career, Sean Paul has collaborated with multiple award-winning artists such as Beyonce, Clean Bandit, Dua Lipa, and Fuse ODG. He has also won multiple awards including a Grammy and MTV Music Award.With ReutersRead more:Saudi Space Commission, UK Space Agency sign MOU for peaceful use of outer spaceSaudis enjoy challenges inspired by popular Korean drama ‘Squid Game’Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah street track to host F1 for at least four more years
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Riyadh Season: Saudis dress up as movie, anime characters at costume event