By Maya GebeilyBEIRUT (Reuters) -Hundreds of Lebanese gathered solemnly near Beirut's coast on Monday to commemorate a half-decade since the cataclysmic port blast of 2020, when more than 200 people were killed in one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history.Carrying Lebanese flags and portraits of some of the victims, many of those standing said they felt deeply disappointed that no one has been held to account for the devastating explosion.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hundreds gather to mark five years since Beirut blast, but justice still elusive
Trump admin. to withhold disaster funding for states, cities that boycott Israel
The condition applies to at least $1.9 billion that states rely on to cover search and rescue equipment, emergency manager salaries, and backup power systems, among other expenses.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Trump admin. to withhold disaster funding for states, cities that boycott Israel
'A fake narrative': Footage of 'bustling' Gaza markets counter Hamas starvation claims
While asserting “aid is flowing in, by land and by air every day,” COGAT asserted that “Hamas is pushing a fake famine narrative” while stealing the aid and selling it at a large mark-up.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'A fake narrative': Footage of 'bustling' Gaza markets counter Hamas starvation claims
UN's Francesca Albanese loses 'blue check' verification on X amid coming US sanctions
This came days after UN Watch submitted a legal appeal to the owner of X, Elon Musk. The appeal called on the company to remove Albanese's check mark following her designation under US sanctions.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: UN's Francesca Albanese loses 'blue check' verification on X amid coming US sanctions
Netanyahu decides on full occupation of Gaza Strip, IDF activity in areas with hostages, PMO says
The Prime Minister's Office conveyed the message to the Chief of Staff: "If this does not suit him, you should resign."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu decides on full occupation of Gaza Strip, IDF activity in areas with hostages, PMO says
IDF reservists seeking trauma treatment up 1000%, unit cmdr. tells 'Post' – exclusive
The amount of reservists seeking treatment for trauma jumped from 270 per year to around 3,000, according to IDF Lt.-Col. Uzi Bechor.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF reservists seeking trauma treatment up 1000%, unit cmdr. tells 'Post' - exclusive
Parkin, Dubai Holding partner to deliver smart parking solutions in Dubai
Under the terms of the new agreement, Parkin will operate and manage 29,600 paid parking spaces
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Parkin, Dubai Holding partner to deliver smart parking solutions in Dubai
Saudi Arabia’s Mukaab megaproject to get smart tech from PIF-backed firms in new deal
The Mukaab is the centrepiece of the planned New Murabba development in Riyadh -- a cube-shaped, immersive mixed-use structure touted as one of Saudi's most ambitious architectural projects
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia’s Mukaab megaproject to get smart tech from PIF-backed firms in new deal
Dubai’s Al Mal Capital REIT raises AED 210mn in oversubscribed public offering
This comes amid a broader uptick in investor interest in REITs across the region
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai’s Al Mal Capital REIT raises AED 210mn in oversubscribed public offering
Saudi Arabia launches global tourism advisory board ahead of inaugural TOURISE summit
TOURISE is a new global tourism platform and annual summit to drive innovation, investment, and collaboration in the travel industry
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia launches global tourism advisory board ahead of inaugural TOURISE summit