Middle East Experience

Use alternative roads such as Al Garhoud Bridge, Al Maktoum Bridge and Ras Al Khor Road..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dubai’s RTA warns of delays lasting 30 hours

In-depth: Iraq has announced the closure of IDP camps across the country. With Covid-19 raging, winter approaching and IS still active, the decision couldn't have come at a worse time..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Nowhere to go: Iraq's IDP camp closures leave thousands destitute

Contrary to official statements from Manama, Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdellatif Al-Zayani was in the contested city of Jerusalem during his visit to Israel..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Bahrain's FM's visit to Israel took place in Jerusalem, not Tel Aviv

France will introduce an identification number system to help enforce the controversial legislation..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: France threatens home-schooler parents with six-months in jail in 'anti-extremism' drive

The US did not consider Israel’s sovereignty in the Golan Heights as legitimate until US President Donald Trump reversed the policy in March 2019.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Pompeo in first Golan visit: Israel has right to defend its sovereignty

Pompeo becomes first US secretary of state to visit W. Bank settlement, Golan.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Pompeo: Products from West Bank to be labelled 'Made in Israel'

Bahrain Ambassador in Washington Sheikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa says that in the event that a new agreement is signed with Iran, the US must take into account all the challenges facing the countries of the region, not just the Iranian missile program.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.During a symposium in which the UAE and Israeli ambassadors in the US participated Bahraini ambassador added that Iran is working to destabilize the region.Bahrain took the peace move with Israel in consultation with its allies in the region.Read more:Bahrain calls for resuming Palestine-Israel negotiations based on two-state solutionBahrain, Israel agree to open embassies, foreign ministers discuss visas, flightsUAE summit: Jordan’s King Abdullah meets Bahrain King, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Bahrain Amb: US must consider regional challenges in case of a new deal with Iran

Sources close to Blue and White leader say he will only support a ‘statesman-like and apolitical figure.’
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gantz unlikely to support Eitam for Yad Vashem chair

Turkey’s rhetoric on Cyprus is aggravating tensions with the European Union and Ankara must understand that its behavior is “widening its separation” from the 27-nation bloc, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday.“We consider the recent actions and statements by Turkey related to Cyprus contrary to the United Nations resolutions and further igniting tensions,” Borrell told a news conference after a meeting of EU foreign ministers.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We consider that it is important that Turkey understands that its behavior is widening its separation from the EU ... In order to return to a positive agenda, as we wish, will require a fundamental change of attitude on the Turkish side.”He was referring to comments by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who called for an equal “two-state” solution in Cyprus during a visit earlier this week to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot north of the island.Erdogan also said Turkey and Northern Cyprus would no longer tolerate what he called “diplomacy games” in an international dispute over rights to offshore resources in the Eastern Mediterranean.Turkey is an official candidate for EU membership.Cyprus has been split along ethnic lines since a Turkish invasion in 1974 triggered by a brief Greek-inspired coup. Only Ankara recognizes Northern Cyprus as an independent state and it has no diplomatic relations with the government of Cyprus, which is a member of the EU.Cyprus called Erdogan’s visit “provocative and illegal”.The EU has threatened to impose sanctions on Turkey over illegal exploration at sea when its leaders meet next month.“Time is running, and we are approaching a watershed moment in our relationship with Turkey,” Borrell said.The EU has failed to persuade Ankara to stop exploring in waters disputed by Greece and Cyprus, but it has so far held off imposing sanctions that Athens and Nicosia are seeking.Germany, which has led diplomatic talks with Ankara, wants to give dialog a chance because of close EU-Turkey trade ties.Read more:Sanctions may be expected if Turkey continues eastern Med provocations: GermanyTurkey’s Erdogan blasts high interest rates ahead of policy decisionPompeo says Europe, US need to work together to address Turkey's Erdogan's actions
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: EU foreign policy chief: Turkey’s behavior “widening its separation” from EU

Egyptian human rights defenders Karim Ennarah and Mohammed Basheer were arrested following a meeting with several western diplomats on human rights..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Egyptian activists arrested for contact with Western diplomats: HRW