Middle East Experience

The US Embassy in Addis Ababa Friday called on all American citizens to leave Ethiopia “as soon as possible,” in a statement posted on the embassy’s website.“The security environment in Ethiopia is very fluid. We advise US citizens who are in Ethiopia to leave the country as soon as possible,” the statement read.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.US citizens looking to leave the crisis-struck country can do so from the Bole International Airport, the US Embassy said.US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman landed in Ethiopia on Thursday as part of Washington's push to ease fighting.PM Abiy Ahmed called on citizens to arm themselves and fight back against the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). His government also declared a state of emergency.Read more: Ethiopia rebels, opposition form political body against PM Abiy
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US Embassy in Addis Ababa tells its citizens to leave Ethiopia as soon as possible

A news website close to the Algerian authorities has indicated that the presence of an unusual number of African and Maghreb figures in Algeria at the official celebration of the anniversary of the Liberation Revolution could be the stepping stone for the launch of a new regional grouping in North Africa, as a substitute for the Arab Maghreb Union. The new bloc would be made up of neighbouring countries south and east of Algeria..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Algeria signals intent to build new grouping instead of Maghreb Union

Driven by the hope of peace and equality, Jehan Sadat was a role model for women, not only in Egypt, but across the world..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Remembering Jehan Sadat

A significant violent clash occurred between government forces and supporters of the political parties, most of which have armed wings and are aligned with Iran.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Baghdad clashes hurt 30 as Iran-aligned parties dispute Iraq vote results

Saudi Arabia urged on Friday its citizens in Ethiopia to leave the country as soon as possible, as concern rises of Tigrayan fighters advancing an assault on the capital Addis Ababa.“Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Ethiopia calls on all Saudi citizens in Ethiopia to leave as soon as possible, given the current situation,” the embassy said in a statement, urging citizens to be extremely careful and alert.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) formed an alliance with eight other anti-government factions to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government, the latest development in a year-long war that has claimed the lives of thousands and displaced more than two million people.Tigrayan and allied forces have threatened to march on Addis Ababa.The Ethiopian army is preparing for a confrontation and has asked retired military personnel to rejoin the army to fight the Tigrayan forces.The international community has renewed calls for a ceasefire. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday: “We call on the Government of Ethiopia to halt its military campaign, including air strikes in population centers in Tigray and mobilization of ethnic militias.”He added: “We call on the forces of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) to immediately stop the current advance towards Addis Ababa.”Read more:US Embassy in Addis Ababa tells its citizens to leave Ethiopia as soon as possibleEthiopia rebels, opposition form political body against PM AbiyEthiopia compares Tigray forces to ‘rat’ as war marks one year
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia urges its citizens to leave Ethiopia as soon as possible

A poll put out by "Srugometer," a project that works to stay up to date on the National-Religious community, found that more than half of women think that they should split the bill on a 1st date.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Religious life: Who pays on 1st date? What should older singles do? - poll

The degrees include a Master of Arts in International Affairs, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Cyber Politics and Government, Developing Countries or Security and Diplomacy.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Tel Aviv University, Johns Hopkins to launch joint double-degree program

Around 60% of people with South Asian ancestry carry the high-risk gene, researchers at Oxford University said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID-19: UK scientists find gene linked to doubling risk of death

Canal authority says predictions of rise in trade traffic next year point to ‘good profits’ for shipping companies..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Suez canal to raise transit tolls as cargo trade bounces back

Dubai plans to merge the departments of economy and tourism and hopes to attract 25 million tourists in 2025, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai’s Crown Prince said on Twitter on Saturday.Sheikh Hamdan added that Helal al-Marri will be appointed as a general director of the new department.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said the new department’s main objectives include increasing the added value of the industrial sector by 150 percent over the next five years, expanding foreign export markets for local products by 50 percent, and increasing the number of tourists by 40 percent, his media office said.He added that the Emirate also wants to attract 100,000 companies in 3 years, 400 global economic events annually by 2025, and encourage private sector companies and family businesses to list on the financial markets and stock exchanges in Dubai.Read more:Emirates Airline to resume Dubai-Israel flights from December 6Dubai cycling enthusiasts hit the desert as sport gains tractionExpo 2020 Dubai: Female Muslim US hip-hopper urges ‘girls to feel powerful’
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Dubai eyes attracting 25 million tourists in 2025