US bank expects revenue from its Middle East and Africa business to keep growing this year even as lower oil prices weigh on the region
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Citigroup says confident over Middle East revenue growth
Saudi scholar 'arrested' for criticising music concerts
In the past year a number of high-profile Western music stars have performed at concerts in Saudi Arabia as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's so-called 'liberalisation' drive..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi scholar 'arrested' for criticising music concerts
U.N.: Annexation would be devoid of international legal effect
“Any Israeli decision to impose its law jurisdiction and legislation in the occupied West Bank is without any international legal effect,”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: U.N.: Annexation would be devoid of international legal effect
Libya earned $14.3 billion in oil revenues over January-August period
Libya earned 20.2 billion Libyan dinars ($14.3 billion) in oil revenues in the first eight months of the year, the Central Bank of Libya said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Libya earned .3 billion in oil revenues over January-August period
Turkey expands its military base and influence in Qatar
Cooperation between Turkish and Qatari militaries has notably….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Turkey expands its military base and influence in Qatar
OECD: Israel big spender on education, students receive less
"We are leading a series of significant reforms, but the system faces major and important challenges, which require closing budgetary gaps."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: OECD: Israel big spender on education, students receive less
Trump says he fired national security adviser John Bolton
President Donald Trump has fired national security adviser John Bolton. Trump tweeted on Tuesday that he told Bolton on Monday night that his services were no longer needed at the White House. He says
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Trump says he fired national security adviser John Bolton
US accuses Iran of ‘possible undeclared nuclear activities’
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday accused Iran of “possible undeclared nuclear activities,” as the UN’s nuclear watchdog presses Tehran for answers on its atomic
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US accuses Iran of ‘possible undeclared nuclear activities’
Coexistence converges at film festival in Iraqi Kurdistan
The films at the Duhok International Film Festival in Dahuk, Iraqi Kurdistan, show how conflict and trauma are hallmarks of collective memory in the region, from Tunisia to Palestine to Iraq.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Coexistence converges at film festival in Iraqi Kurdistan
Hezbollah leader reaffirms loyalty to Iran, Khamenei
The leader of Lebanese Hezbollah on Tuesday reaffirmed his loyalty to Iran and Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, adding that he will not be on the fence if “Iran is involved in any war.”
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Hezbollah leader reaffirms loyalty to Iran, Khamenei