Middle East Experience

On wildfire days, tens of thousands of people are exposed to smoke outdoors—many without realizing the risk.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Dangers of wildfires: Recognising smoke inhalation, and when to seek help

The Turkish president's restrained comments hint at an evolving strategy toward Kurdish forces in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s Erdogan rebukes Syrian Kurds over decentralization calls, but keeps tone mild

Leaders urged the government to lock down the West Bank in response to terrorists' online campaigns to light fires next to Israeli communities.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Leaders call for West Bank lockdown after police arrest arson suspect

IHG to bring iconic Kimpton hotel brand to the UAE as Dubai named for debut property
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: IHG to introduce Kimpton to UAE with Dubai hotel opening in 2026

Africans in search of a better future became the latest casualties of Yemen's decade-long conflict after a deadly strike blamed on the United States hit a migrant detention centre, killing dozens of people.The pre-dawn attack on Monday killed more than 60 people in their sleep, the country's Huthi rebels said, attributing the raid to the US military.Rubble, blood and body parts dotted the grounds of the compound in rebel-held Saada, with several buildings left in ruins, twisted metal glittering in the sun.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Migrants' dreams buried under rubble after deadly strike on Yemen centre

Amnesty International accused Iranian authorities Wednesday of carrying out a "sinister crackdown" on media outlets to conceal the truth about a deadly blast at the country's main commercial port.At least 70 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in Saturday's explosion and ensuing fire in the southern port of Shahid Rajaee, state media reported.Iranian officials have attributed the explosion to negligence without giving a fuller explanation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Amnesty accuses Iran of 'sinister crackdown' after deadly port blast

United Hatzalah is also treating fellow first responders and firefighters who are battling fires and risking their lives to save others.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 'Post' joins first responders as they rescue, treat wildfire evacuees

The IDF has also deployed dozens of rescue teams to assist in the efforts to extinguish the fires.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF deploys Shimshon aircraft to assist in wildfire efforts

GASTAT reveals import and export data for Saudi Arabia last year
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi non-oil exports up over 13%; imports up 12.5%

A federal judge on Wednesday ordered US immigration authorities to release a Palestinian student detained at a citizenship interview earlier this month over his role in Columbia University's Gaza war protests.Mohsen Mahdawi, who was slated for deportation, struck a defiant tone outside a courthouse in the northeastern state of Vermont."I am not afraid of you," he said, addressing US President Donald Trump, whose government has led a crackdown on immigration, including targeting pro-Palestinian protesters in the country on visas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US judge orders Palestinian student detained at citizenship interview released