Middle East Experience

Emirates flights to Mauritius generate $900m of annual benefits to island nation
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Emirates and Air Mauritius renew partnership after 23 years of benefits

HEALTH AFFAIRS: “Our main job is to normalize and validate what they’re feeling: a normal response to an abnormal situation," one volunteer says.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: How Israeli non-profits heal mental wounds from Oct. 7, all the way in India

HRE Development launches Celeste real estate project in Dubai’s Al Jaddaf Waterfront district
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate developer launches Al Jaddaf Waterfront project with 44 homes

US officials have indicated that, in the absence of an agreement, they may consider other measures—including military options—to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Fifth round of Iran, US nuclear talks conclude in Rome, with inconclusive progress

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it "strictly adheres" to humanitarian principles, and that it would not support any form of forced relocation of civilians.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Swiss NGO wants investigation into aid distributor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Palestinian sources reportedly say faction leaders backed by Tehran left Damascus after facing harassment and property seizures by the new regime.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Syrian government cracks down on Palestinian terror groups

The military says the "Al-Cairo" exchange office stored and transferred millions of dollars used to support terrorist activities.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF strikes Gaza currency exchange office linked to Hamas, PIJ funding

Tom Barrack's dual role is likely to give Trump more direct finger on the pulse of his Syria policy as the president has vowed to lift decades of US economic sanctions to give the country's people "a chance at greatness."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Trump appoints Turkey ambassador Tom Barrack as envoy to Syria: What to know

UAE tax rules, holiday forecasts, Dubai real estate analysis and more top news stories this week
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE announces tax exemption; Expected holiday dates; Dubai real estate cryptocurrency buying tips; visa application centre opened – 10 things you missed this week

Police beefed up security at schools and religious buildings across Washington Friday as the US capitol reeled from the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers outside a Jewish museum. The 31-year-old Chicago man accused of Wednesday's attack shouted "Free Palestine" as he was taken away by police -- exacerbating fears over rising anti-Semitism since Israel's invasion of Gaza following the unprecedented Hamas attack.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US tightens security after murder of Israeli embassy staff