Middle East Experience

During the demonstrations that broke out across several governorates in Egypt, many news websites were blocked, not to mention the censorship of many social networking sites.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Sisi shutting down internet freedom in Egypt?

Not many Syrians have returned from Jordan since the Nassib-Jaber border crossing was opened last year, for fear of military conscription and arrest by government forces.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why Syrians in Jordan refuse to return home

Although the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council is fighting for the independence of southern Yemen, their ambitions as well as the UAE’s risk deepening divisions in the area.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Divisions restrict Southern Transitional Council, UAE ambitions in Yemen

The pound flotation has lifted Egypt’s foreign reserves to an all-time high topping $45.117 billion at the end of September, and to maintain the reserves at historic record highs, economists urge the government to boost local industrialization.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How currency float increased Egypt’s foreign reserves to all-time high

Crippled by a severe financial crisis, the Palestinian Authority has recently accepted the clearing funds from Israel that it had been refusing for eight months.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Abbas backs down on decision to refuse clearing funds

In the days before Ankara began its offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria, it arranged a merger between the Syrian opposition's National Liberation Front and the Syrian National Army, strengthening Turkey's numbers for the battle.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Merger solidifies opposition in Syria, boosts Turkey's forces

Egypt organizes its first beekeepers festival, but small producers wonder whether their presence will make a buzz.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Can Egypt sweeten the deal for small beekeepers?

NATO must stay united in the fight against ISIS, NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg warned on Thursday amid Turkey’s offensive against Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria. “We have to remember
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: NATO chief says allies must stay united in ISIS fight

A Palestinian ministerial delegation headed to Egypt to discuss ways to boost relations in economy and trade, as part of the Palestinian government’s efforts to break economic ties with Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian disengagement plan from Israel leans on Egypt

Now that the monthlong teachers' strike is finally resolved, the Jordanian government fears other public sector employees may also take to the streets.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: After Amman gives in to striking teachers, more protests could come