As Europeans continue to let it down, Iran is increasingly focused on its "Look to the East" doctrine, grabbing every chance to boost trade with China, India and Japan.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran sticks to 'Look to the East' doctrine amid frustration with Europe
Is Russia replacing the US in the peace process?
Russia is considering a draft convention exempting Palestinian diplomats from obtaining a Russian entry visa.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Russia replacing the US in the peace process?
Pentagon official says 'campaign' of Iranian threats caused US Middle East surge
A “campaign” of Iranian threats against US and allied forces pushed the Pentagon to send fresh troops and weapons to the Middle East last month, a top Defense Department international policy official said at an Al-Monitor breakfast today.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon official says 'campaign' of Iranian threats caused US Middle East surge
Scorn for US peace plan brings Hamas, Hezbollah closer
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is calling for a Palestinian-Lebanese dialogue to counter the US peace plan, an approach welcomed by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Scorn for US peace plan brings Hamas, Hezbollah closer
Some Palestinians up in arms over weapons proliferation
The Palestinian Authority is being criticized for failing to end the spread of weapons among citizens in the West Bank, where family disputes often end tragically.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Some Palestinians up in arms over weapons proliferation
Seized newspaper reads dark times for Egypt's press
The repeated confiscation of Al-Ahaly newspaper has raised complaints about press freedom in Egypt, where state oversight of the media is a long and opaque tradition.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Seized newspaper reads dark times for Egypt's press
Egypt's hand appears in play behind scenes in Sudan
The head of the Sudanese Transitional Military Council has visited Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, raising questions about Cairo’s role in Sudanese affairs.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt's hand appears in play behind scenes in Sudan
Distrust of SDF, unclear future divide Syrian tribal massacre area
Al-Monitor traveled to the Shaitat area of Deir ez-Zor, scene of a 2014 massacre in which up to 1,000 mostly men and boys were killed within a few weeks after the tribe rose up against the Islamic State, to understand how the people there are dealing with the Kurdish-led SDF.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Distrust of SDF, unclear future divide Syrian tribal massacre area
Fero partners with the community to transport donations across the UAE
Fero partnered with several corporations including Dar Al Ber Society to successfully transport donations throughout the country by providing assistance in the logistics plan
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Fero partners with the community to transport donations across the UAE
Lack of digital competencies a barrier for 64% of UAE Businesses, study finds
64% of UAE respondents say their organisations are struggling to achieve important goals because they lack key digital competencies.
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Lack of digital competencies a barrier for 64% of UAE Businesses, study finds