Middle East Experience

Around 30 Saudi Arabian nationals and expats on motorbikes cruised down Riyadh’s roads in celebration of the Kingdom’s National Day on Wednesday.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Hawks Riyadh MC, made up of men and women, carried Saudi Arabia’s flag as they celebrated the Kingdom’s 90th anniversary in their own unique way.“Due to the changes which happened, of course there’s a difference between each national day every year. We are feeling the change and the new generation, so yes we are celebrating,” Riyadh resident and Saudi Arabian citizen Fatima told AFP in a video interview.Rakan, a Saudi Arabian member of the Hawks motorbikes in the Kingdom, said the group chose to ride as a way to express their love for the country.“Today we are just expressing our love for our country, so we are celebrating the national day in our own way through making a ride to the beautiful places in Riyadh which are decorated with our [Saudi] flag.”Celebrations are taking place across Saudi Arabia, including live concerts, air shows, fireworks, and fashion shows. All events are being held amid strict coronavirus precautionary measures in an effort to slow the spread of the virus in the country.Read more:Saudis feel ‘sense of unity’ for Kingdom’s 90th National DaySaudi Arabia reduces number of National Day concert attendees: RotanaSaudi Arabian designer to showcase traditional clothing ahead of Saudi National Day
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Bikers ride through Riyadh to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day

The recent remarks of a well-known Egyptian TV presenter on the hijab, criticizing those who are unveiled, stirred up a heated debate in Egypt.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egyptian TV host sparks controversy after saying there is 'devil' in unveiled women

A senior Israeli delegation arrived in Bahrain today to discuss the details of a normalization agreement between the two countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli delegation lands in Bahrain

The United Nation slashed critical aid for war-torn Yemen due to a….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UN slashes health care in Yemen due to lack of funding

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has said the kingdom supports..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: King Salman reiterates Saudi support for Palestinian two-state solution

Jordan’s decision to reintroduce compulsory military service was met with scepticism by many economic experts, who viewed the move as a temporary solution to the country’s unemployment crisis that has reached record levels..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Reintroduced compulsory service in Jordan sparks debate

Two Israeli officials were spotted filming anti-Netanyahu protesters at a time they were supposed to be in quarantine after returning from the UAE-Bahrain deal signing ceremony in Washington..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Netanyahu aides fined for violating quarantine rules after US visit for UAE-Bahrain normalisation ceremony

Book Club: Rashid Khalidi's masterful book traces a hundred years of colonial war against Palestinians, waged first by the Zionist movement and Israel but backed by Britain and the US..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

Bennett, who is trending high in recent political polls shared on Facebook shared his 20 steps “that I would have already taken tonight if I were prime minister.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Naftali Bennett’s 20-step action plan to solve coronavirus now

Each artifact yielded information which can help unravel mysteries of this era.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rare masthead from ancient shipwreck found in northern Israel