Middle East Experience

Eli Feldstein and Yonatan Urich will be indicted for financial offenses in connection with the unfolding Qatargate affair.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu aides to be indicted for financial offenses in Qatargate scandal

As Israel confronts the complex challenges of recovery and rebuilding, this evolution in philanthropic infrastructure may prove as important as the funds themselves.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: The rise of strategic philanthropy in Israel: How crisis drives long-term giving

The new US ambassador to Israel prayed at the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Friday, delivering a handwritten message from President Donald Trump calling for peace in Israel.Mike Huckabee, a former Republican governor, has long been an outspoken supporter of Israel, backing calls to annex the Israeli-occupied West Bank before such talk became increasingly mainstream.He presented his diplomatic credentials to Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday, as Israel's 18-month war against Hamas Palestinian militants continues in the Gaza Strip.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: New US envoy prays, delivers Trump 'peace' message at Western Wall

We must address gender disparities and build more inclusive workplaces that fully harness the potential of female talent
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Banks must take the lead in supporting women’s success in tech

Hamas on Friday urged the international community to exert immediate pressure to end Israel's complete blockade of the Gaza Strip that has been in place since March 2.The appeal from the militants comes after the United Nations warned of worsening conditions and shortages of medicine and other essentials."The international community is required to intervene immediately and exert the necessary pressure to end the unjust blockade imposed on our people in the Gaza Strip," Hamas's chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya said in a statement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel's aid block on Gaza

UAE signs MOUs with national authorities to crack down on money-laundering and terrorism financing
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE cracks down on money-laundering and terrorism financing with Dubai Land Department deal

Mubadala Investment Company acquires stake in Nord Anglia Education
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Mubadala takes 0m stake in Nord Anglia Education

Gaza's civil defence rescue agency said Friday that Israeli strikes killed at least 24 people, including 10 from the same family, after Hamas signalled its rejection of Israel's latest ceasefire proposal.The Palestinian militants' chief negotiator dismissed what he called Israel's "partial agreements" and called for a "comprehensive deal" to halt the 18-month-long war.Khalil al-Hayya also urged international pressure to end Israel's complete blockade of Gaza that began on March 2.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 24 after Hamas rejects truce proposal

Emirates recommends passengers drop bags the night before or check in earlier to proceed directly to Immigration or use the biometric gates
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Emirates expects 300,000 travellers at Dubai Terminal 3 this Easter weekend

Lebanon's health ministry said an Israeli strike Friday on a vehicle near the southern coastal city of Sidon killed one person, with Israel announcing that an attack in the same area had targeted a Hezbollah operative.Despite a November 27 ceasefire that sought to halt more than a year of conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, Israel has continued to conduct near-daily strikes in Lebanon.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon says one killed in Israeli strike near Sidon