Middle East Experience

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia and Ukraine exchanged 146 prisoners of war from each side on Sunday after mediation by the United Arab Emirates, the Russian defence ministry and the Ukrainian president said.The Russian ministry said all of the freed Russians were in Belarus receiving psychological and medical assistance.Ukraine also returned to Moscow eight Russian citizens, residents of the Kursk region, the ministry said.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, writing on the Telegram messaging app, announced that the exchange had taken place, but gave no figures.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Russia and Ukraine stage new prisoner exchange, Russian defence ministry, Ukraine president say

Israel struck Yemen's capital Sanaa on Sunday, killing at least two people, according to the country's Iran-backed Huthi rebels who have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at Israel throughout the Gaza war.AFP images showed a large fireball lighting up the skies over the rebel-held Yemeni capital, leaving behind a column of thick, black smoke.The Huthis' health ministry reported "two martyrs and 35 wounded" in the Israeli raid.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli strikes in Yemen's capital kill two, Huthis say

(Reuters) -Israeli strikes hit the Yemeni capital Sanaa on Sunday in retaliation for Houthi missiles fired towards Israel, with Houthi media saying the attack killed at least two people and injured five.The strikes are the latest in over a year of direct attacks and counterstrikes between Israel and Houthi militants in Yemen, part of a spillover from the war in Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel strikes Yemeni capital Sanaa

UAE Cyber Security Council warns of 12,000 breaches from public Wi-Fi in 2025, urging VPN use, safe browsing, and multi-factor authentication
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE warns of 12,000 cyber breaches from public Wi-Fi in 2025

Within this total, the biggest shortage is in central Israel, with a shortage of 726 teachers, followed by Tel Aviv at 467, and then southern Israel at 145. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel's education system lacks 1,500 teachers as new school year looms ahead

According to COGAT, Mu'amar is suffering from a genetic illness called Fanconi syndrome, which could lead to muscle and urinary tract weakness.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gazan child featured on Daily Mirror suffers from disease, not malnutrition, Israel reveals

The contract under bidding was regarding a 15-year training agreement. The whistle-blower claimed a recently retired brigadier guided Elbit's UK subsidiary to success through privileged information.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Former UK army officer assisted Israel's Elbit to gain lucrative bid, whistleblower claims - report

Infrastructure damage and safety work in the areas of Ganot and Vitkin forced the railway system to suspend operations, Israel Railways announced last Tuesday. 
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: All train services to return to full operation starting Monday, Israel Railways says

Dubai RTA completes traffic upgrades at 27 schools in summer 2025, boosting safety and parking by 90 per cent and improving traffic flow by up to 40 per cent
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai RTA upgrades traffic at 27 schools, improving flow by up to 40 per cent

Awqaf Dubai completed AED 23m ($6.3m) endowment real estate projects in H1 2025, supporting mosques, charities, and community services across the emirate
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Awqaf Dubai delivers .3m in real estate endowments during H1 2025