Middle East Experience

In a world where tech companies’ valuations are higher than most countries, who’s the one in power? A decade-long battle for power between governments and tech companies is once again in the spotlight as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. In a series of escalations between Meta (formerly Facebook) and Russia, the social media giants’ apps ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: What happens when tech companies ban a government?

Chicago-based custom Lego creators Citizen Brick launched a Zelensky Lego figurine for a campaign to help raise money for Ukrainian refugees.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Zelensky Lego figurine released to raise money for refugees

Stibbe and the crew are set to spend 10 days in orbit working and living aboard the ISS before splashing down off the coast of Florida.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe's first SpaceX flight delayed

"This is multifaith, not interfaith."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Evangelical, Muslim and Jewish leaders commit to working together

With JCPOA revival in eyesight, members of Congress and Jewish organizations urging the administration to provide security guarantees to Israel
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: House members, Jewish orgs. urge security guarantees amid Iran talks

Israel Police are set to block main highways across central Israel • Jerusalem Jews prepare for Bnei Brak trip after Shabbat
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rabbi Kanievsky's funeral: 600,000 Israelis set to attend, police fear second Meron

Suha Jbara’s full testimony, obtained by The Jerusalem Post, sheds light on the harsh methods used by Palestinian interrogators against detainees.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian woman recounts torture, abuse in ‘Jericho Slaughterhouse’

For small states worldwide, and especially those in volatile regions and/or bordered by larger neighbours, the way the Russian invasion of Ukraine will play out holds consequences for the precedent it may set should large states be seen to be able to set aside the rules-based order at times of their choosing..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: What the Russian invasion of Ukraine means for small states

Oman ambassador to the Netherlands visited Erik van Scherpenzeel at his Dutch home to thank him for donating his collection..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dutch photographer documents Oman’s ‘renaissance’ years

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed voiced the importance of dialogue to overcome challenges facing the political process in Sudan during a meeting with Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, state news agency (WAM) reported on Friday.Sheikh Mohammed added that dialogue among the different partners of the transitional phase is important to reach a national consensus that achieves stability and unity in Sudan and contributes to development.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.During the meeting held in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed and Burhan also discussed relations between the UAE and Sudan as well as regional and international developments.The Crown Prince added that the UAE supports everything that serves the interest of the Sudanese people and achieves their aspirations toward stability and prosperity.Burhan also informed Sheikh Mohammed about Sudan’s current developments and voiced his appreciation to the UAE’s support of his country during the transitional phase.Burhan led a military coup on October 25 that ended a partnership between the army and civilian parties which was meant to lead to democratic elections, leading to months of protests.In February, he said the armed forces were committed to handing over power to an elected government or to an arrangement decided through “national consensus,” reiterating a commitment to hold elections in mid-2023.Read more:Sudanese coup leader says he is trying to persuade ousted premier to returnSouth Sudan to face its worst hunger crisis yet: WFPSudan gunmen kill 17 civilians in new Darfur clashes
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince says dialogue important to overcome challenges in Sudan