Jordanians expressed anger toward the government after pictures and videos began circulating showing Israeli tourists praying at a Muslim shrine in Petra, forcing the government to close the site.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israelis praying at Petra shrine sparks outrage in Jordan
Egypt offers patriotism courses to expats
Patriotism courses for Egyptians abroad highlight the Egyptian state's achievements and national projects, and emphasize the importance of disseminating the right information about Egypt and countering those who spread negative ideas and rumors.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt offers patriotism courses to expats
Assad’s forces resume shelling of Idlib
President Bashar al-Assad’s forces have suspended a cease-fire and resumed airstrikes against Syria’s last rebel stronghold of Idlib, accusing the opposition of violating the truce.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Assad’s forces resume shelling of Idlib
Why farmers reject Egypt’s new cotton trade strategy
The Egyptian government has announced a new trading system for cotton, which would be sold through public bidding, raising the ire of farmers who already suffer from severe losses.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why farmers reject Egypt’s new cotton trade strategy
Oil, budgets, Kirkuk still nag Baghdad-Erbil relations
Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan representatives have held a series of high-level meetings to try to resolve their longstanding issues, but so far without much apparent success.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Oil, budgets, Kirkuk still nag Baghdad-Erbil relations
UAE shifts course in Yemen
By cutting back its forces in Yemen, the UAE seeks to evade the material, humanitarian and moral consequences of the war all the while counting on its local agents to implement the UAE agenda in the country.
Source: Al Monitor
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Arab Coalition intercepts Houthi drone targeting Khamis Mushait
The Arab Coalition on Saturday intercepted a Houthi drone targeting the Kingdom’s Khamis Mushait, according to an Al Arabiya correspondent. An al-Arabiya correspondent said on Saturday that air
Source: Al Arabiya
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UAE FM: Efforts should focus on confronting Yemen’s Houthis, terrorist groups
The UAE has expressed on Saturday concern over the ongoing armed clashes in Aden, calling for de-escalation and maintaining the security and safety of Yemeni citizens, according to Emirates News
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UAE FM: Efforts should focus on confronting Yemen’s Houthis, terrorist groups
Hajj in numbers: How Saudi personnel help serve the needs of 2.3 mln pilgrims
More than 2.3 million pilgrims clad in white cloth will descend from the tent city of Mina and make their way toward Mount Arafat for the most important day of the Hajj pilgrimage on Saturday. During
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Hajj in numbers: How Saudi personnel help serve the needs of 2.3 mln pilgrims
Muslim Hajj pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for day of worship
More than 2 million Muslims gathered Saturday at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense day of worship and reflection on what’s considered the most important day of Hajj,
Source: Al Arabiya
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