Middle East Experience

"Women refused a get (Jewish divorce document) don't have a magical permit that allows for a second marriage if the husband refuses to let go."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Shuli Rand's marriage of additional wife highlights inequality - women's orgs

Alok Sharma delayed a public meeting in the plenary hall, saying negotiators needed more time as COP26 overran by a day.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Last-minute negotiations as UN climate conference set to close

The Kof-K kosher certification agency is seriously considering not renewing Ben & Jerry’s kashrut certificate because of their West Bank boycott.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Kashrut made political - editorial

More than one million Israelis are expected to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by 2040.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Diabetes Day: Israel launches m. effort to prevent, treat, cure disease

The nuts and bolts of post-pandemic trade loomed over the first major aerospace event since the coronavirus crisis on Sunday, as planemakers touted new freighters plans at the Dubai Airshow.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Plane giants Airbus and Boeing are hoping to launch the West’s first all-new flying juggernauts in 25 years as e-commerce gets a boost from the global pandemic.Airbus, without a buyer after launching a freighter version of its A350 jet in the summer, was knocking on the door of one the industry’s go-to patrons for new plane launches, Steven Udvar-Hazy’s Air Lease Corp, industry sources said.A deal could also feature passenger jets, they said, adding the widely awaited freighter launch had to be finalized.Air Lease is expected to be among early customers for a long-haul A350 freighter alongside an unspecified cargo firm, industry publication The Air Current reported.Airbus declined comment at the opening of the Dubai Airshow on Sunday, the first day of the Middle East industry event. Air Lease did not immediately respond to a request for comment.An A350 freighter would go up against a proposed cargo version of Boeing’s 777X passenger series, a twin-engined successor to the soon-to-be-halted 747.Boeing has not launched the cargo variant, but analysts say it is widely expected to do soon as it negotiates with potential buyers including major cargo player Qatar Airways.Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker, who is locked in a dispute with Airbus over the quality of A350 passenger planes, said in June Qatar was in discussions over a possible 777X freighter.Freighters have replaced jumbo passenger jets in typical dealmaking at the showcase event, as the industry looks to put on a brave face after losing two years of passenger growth to the global drop in travel caused by COVID-19.In contrast to the passenger market, air freight is booming as consumers increasingly shop online while global supply chain constraints have limited the amount of cargo that can be moved.Read more:Emirates Airlines to hold talks with Boeing at Dubai Airshow over 777X jetliner delayEmirates gets another injection from Dubai as first half losses narrowUAE’s 50th National Day: How to celebrate the country’s golden jubilee
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Dubai Airshow kicks off as first major aerospace event since COVID-19 pandemic

Saudi Arabia announced Sunday that overseas pilgrims can now apply for permits for Umrah and prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, as well as for visiting the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina via approved apps.The latest move comes in cooperation with Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority “SDAIA” and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Pilgrims visiting from outside the Kingdom can now apply for permits for Umrah and prayer in the Grand Mosque, as well as for visiting the Prophet’s Mosque through the “Eatmarna & Tawakkalna” online applications.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed that the service will be effective through Eatmarna and Tawakkalna just after registering on the Saudi “Quddum” platform.Last month, the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia began to operate at full capacity, with worshippers praying shoulder-to-shoulder for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began.Read more:Saudi Arabia allows full capacity at Mecca’s Grand Mosque as COVID-19 rules easedSaudi Arabia appoints new health, Hajj and Umrah ministersSaudi Arabia allows non-Saudis to invest in real estate funds in Mecca, Medinah
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia: Overseas pilgrims can apply for Umrah, prayer, visit permits via apps

Several distinguished talents and experts were granted citizenship in Saudi Arabia after a royal decree was passed on Thursday, with the identities of four more recipients revealed on Saturday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.People with “outstanding capabilities and backgrounds in ‘rare specialties,’” were awarded citizenship, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.The kingdom will focus on naturalizing foreigners in fields including Shariah, medicine, science, culture, sports and technology, “in order to strengthen the pace of development and boost its attractiveness for investment and human capital,” the agency said.Here are four of the latest people to be granted citizenship because of outstanding achievements in their fields:Omar Mounes YaghiOmar Mounes Yaghi is a chemistry professor at the University of Berkeley, California, and was recently granted Saudi citizenship.Born in Jordan to a Palestinian family, Yaghi pioneered a new field known as reticular chemistry.He has been awarded numerous accolades including the Newcomb Cleveland Prize, the Albert Einstein World Award of Science, and Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Prize.He is also the founding director of the Berkeley Global Science Institute, which offers educational programs to people who would otherwise not have access to them.Manahil Abdulrahman ThabetOriginally from Yemen, Manahil Thabet is an internationally-recognized mathematics and finance expert.She is a Royal Grand Cross Officer of the Companionate of the White Swan and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine in London, UK.In 2016 she was bestowed the prestigious honor of the Freedom of the City of London.She is the founder and owner of financial consultancy firm Smart Tips.Ihab KhalilIhab Khalil is an expert in corporate finance and investment strategies, and has been a managing director and partner of management consultant giant Boston Consulting Firm for the last five years.He studied at the American University of Beirut.Atif SajidTechnology expert Atif Sajid has held many leadership positions in consulting and financial services companies.His work in the field contributed to the digital strategies of several government agencies.With BloombergRead more: In pictures: The five prominent people Saudi Arabia recently naturalizedKing Salman approves granting Saudi citizenship to distinguished individualsSaudi Arabia’s 50 most influential women listed
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: In pictures: The latest four distinguished professionals to receive Saudi citizenship

The largest car show in the Middle East is set to kick off on November 18 in Saudi Arabia’s capital, showcasing cars that exceed 2 billion riyals ($533,268,900) in total value as part of this year’s Riyadh Season.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The ‘Riyadh Car Show,’ will be “one of the most beautiful car exhibitions I will visit, God willing, and I will be a customer,” the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Turki Al al-Sheikh said in a tweet.“For your information, the value of cars in the exhibition exceeds 2 billion riyals,” Al al-Sheikh added.The Riyadh Car show will offer shows and activities for car enthusiasts, according to event organizers.The Ferrari Festival will also take place on November 26 till 27 as part of the car show.The show, which is set to take place until November 28 in Riyadh, will witness the participation of global companies in the car industry.Classic cars will be displayed in the designated “heritage area” and the car show will include an exclusive Pagani Museum, showcasing the car company’s long history of industry.“Visitors will see the rarest, most luxurious, and fastest type of cars ever,” according to Riyadh Season.Read more:Sales in Riyadh Season’s ‘Unique Jewelry Exhibition’ exceed $53.32 millionSaudia Airlines offers GCC countries flight tickets for $150 for Riyadh SeasonSaudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season 2021 offers 64 hours of entertainment a day
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Riyadh Car Show: Largest car show in MidEast to kick off in Saudi Arabia

Aftershocks from a magnitude 6.5 earthquake in southern Iran have been felt across several emirates, according to the UAE’s Meteorological Center.Several people also confirmed to Al Arabiya that they felt a slight earthquake in some cities in the eastern regions of Saudi Arabia.The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the magnitude of earthquake in southern was 6.5 and struck 68 km northwest of Bandar Abbas.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app."A 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake on Richter scale is recorded in South of Iran at 16:07, 14/11/2021 "UAE time” According to the NCM “National Seismic Network," the UAE's National Center for Meteorology tweeted.The UAE Meteorological Centers reported a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in southern Iran at a depth of 10 km, adding that it has had no negative effects on the country so far.Residents in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Ras al-Khaimah reported buildings and homes shaking following the earthquake in Iran.“The quake was felt in several southern Iranian cities in the Hormozgan province,” a local official told Iranian state television according to the Reuters news agency.State TV said two quakes jolted the area, where rescue teams have been dispatched.Iran is crisscrossed by major geological fault lines and has suffered several devastating earthquakes in recent years.Read more:Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Valparaiso, Chile: EMSCStrong earthquake strikes northeast Taiwan: Weather bureauUSGS reports magnitude 6 earthquake in Eastern Mediterranean felt in Egypt, Lebanon
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Aftershocks of 6.5 earthquake in Iran felt in the UAE, eastern Saudi Arabia

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has spent past decade out of sight after his father was killed in 2011 uprising..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi runs for president