Middle East Experience

The election of new members to the UN Security Council comes ahead of a vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What Bahrain’s election to UN Security Council means for Mideast diplomacy

Working day and night in front of maps, screens and seemingly endless data, Saudi officials have harnessed artificial intelligence to help manage the million-strong sea of pilgrims during the hajj.The technology has proven pivotal to track the overwhelming amount of footage from more than 15,000 cameras in and around the holy city of Mecca.The systems are tuned to spot abnormal crowd movements or predict bottlenecks in foot traffic -- a potential life-saver at a packed event with a history of deadly stampedes.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudis use AI, drones and thousands of cameras to keep hajj pilgrims safe

A funeral procession is expected to pass the Or Avner Chabad campus on Wednesday afternoon so students can pay their final respects.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Jewish community in Zhytomyr mourns beloved teacher killed in Ukraine war

According to Rafael, a major advantage of its lasers is that they can shoot down enemy rockets and drones much earlier in the threat process.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iron Beam laser’s speed could mute sirens, end most runs to bomb shelters

Harper punctuates furious rally with game-winning 3 • Reds to face Mac Tel Aviv in finals
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Jerusalem ousts Hapoel Tel Aviv in thriller

The prosecution’s questioning, led by attorney Yehonatan Tadmor, focused on the depth and extent of Netanyahu’s friendship with Arnon Milchan.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu in cross-examination: I was ‘political carcass’ from 1999 to 2002

“There is no starvation in Gaza. This is yet another lie from our enemies. Israel must engage in the battle for global perception," Bennett said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Former prime minister Bennett launches AI-powered public diplomacy campaign

Alef will complete Al Mamsha Raseel in Sharjah by end of 2028
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Sharjah real estate: Alef breaks ground on 0m Al Mamsha Raseel development

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development annual report highlights extent of UAE support for foreign aid
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development delivers bn in global support, supports 107 countries

LYNEports and AeroVecto plan eVTOL transport in Oman
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Flying taxis in Oman: LYNEports and AeroVecto team up to plan eVTOL ports and routes