Middle East Experience

The Iron Beam is the most advanced, operational laser in the world, though England, the US, and others have relatively advanced lasers.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Historic breakthrough: IDF reveals laser system shot down dozens of drones in war

The hostages who have come forward with their testimonies have shown incredible bravery, but official talks between Israel and Hamas have repeatedly stalled.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: 600 days into the war, hostages testimonies aren't moving needle on a deal

This comes after five rounds of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, where the two powers have clashed over red lines.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran may pause enrichment for US nod on nuclear rights, release of frozen funds, sources say

The Foreign Ministry told the Post that J50 will focus on issues under the jurisdiction of the MFA updates on diplomatic initiatives and the security of diaspora Jewish communities.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Foreign Ministry launches J50, creating direct line between world Jewry and Jerusalem

Palestinians living in Gaza "deserve more than survival," the United Nations envoy for the Middle East told the Security Council on Wednesday, as Israel's war there enters its 600th day. Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza, ignited by an attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, 2023, earlier this month, while mediators push for a ceasefire that remains elusive.The issue of aid has come sharply into focus amid a hunger crisis after Israel imposed a full blockade on Gaza for over two months, before allowing supplies in at a trickle last week.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinians in Gaza 'deserve more than survival,' says UN envoy

Ministers of the OPEC+ oil alliance, led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, discussed production on Wednesday as another hike looms despite falling prices.The 22-nation group began a series of cuts in 2022 to prop up crude prices, but Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other members surprised markets recently by sharply raising output for May and June.The move has put pressure on prices, which have also fallen as investors worry that US President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught will cause an economic slump and weigh on demand.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: OPEC+ meets as oil output hike looms

Syria’s electricity grid needs extensive expansion after 14 years of civil war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Qatari-led consortium signs B deal with Syria for 5,000 MW of electricity

RTA to open a new road in Al Warqa to dramatically reduce Dubai journey times
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: New Dubai road to cut journey times from 20 minutes to just 3.5

The new master-planned community, WAADA, features a diverse mix of property types – from signature mansions and mid-rise residences to townhouses and skyline apartments
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai real estate: BT Properties launches ‘WAADA’, a master-planned community in Dubai South

The United States' new envoy for Syria, Thomas Barrack, called for a non-aggression agreement between Syria and Israel in remarks to Saudi channel Al Arabiya on Thursday.Syria and Israel have technically been at war since 1948, with Israel taking the Golan Heights from Syria in 1967.Since the ouster in December of former president Bashar al-Assad, Israel has carried out hundreds of air strikes and multiple incursions into Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US suggests Syria-Israel non-aggression deal