Middle East Experience

Airlines lost $5bn to mishandled baggage in 2024, but the Middle East reported one of the world’s lowest rates, thanks to smart tech, automation, and real-time tracking
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Middle East airports outperform as airlines face bn baggage challenge

The UN General Assembly will vote Thursday on demanding an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza a week after the United States used its veto to stop a similar push in the Security Council.Like the text blocked by Washington to protect its Israeli allies, the draft resolution before the General Assembly calls for "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire." It also demands "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages" seized during the unprecedented Hamas attack inside Israel on October 7, 2023 that sparked the war in Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: UN to vote on calling for Gaza ceasefire

How Dubai Metro is using AI-powered robots to improve safety and operations
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Metro deploys AI-powered robot to slash inspection time by 75 per cent and boost safety

Saudi Border Guard seizes 2.7 million amphetamine tablets, 4 tons of hashish, and 180 tons of khat in nationwide anti-smuggling raids
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi border guards seize 2.7m amphetamine tablets, 180 tons of khat and 4 tons of hashish in major anti-smuggling busts; 2,411 arrests made

Emiratisation targets mean private sector firms must employ UAE citizens before end of this month
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE gives firms until July 1 to hire Emiratis or face fines

IAI officials expressed hope for Israel's chances, noting that Arrow missile defense systems have defended against more ballistic missile targets than any other system.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Can Israel Aerospace Industries secure a spot in Trump’s 'Golden Dome' missile shield?

"We've been waiting for a phone call from the Prime Minister for three months," Matan Angret's father Hagai said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Father of kidnapped soldier Matan Angrest accuses PM of failing to act on son’s condition

“A nuclear Iran is an existential threat to Israel, and it is an existential threat to the United States,” Witkoff said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US envoy Steve Witkoff: ‘We will never allow a nuclear Iran, no matter the cost’

Since October 7 and the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Israeli security forces have noted a significant rise in espionage recruitment of Israeli citizens by Iran.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Easy cash, false identities, and dating scams: Iran's method of recruiting Israelis

"Iran's going to have to negotiate a little bit tougher, meaning they're going to have to give us something they're not willing to give us right now," said Trump.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Trump: Israeli strike on Iran not imminent, but could happen