Middle East Experience

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei further distanced himself from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Khamenei further distances himself from Iran nuclear deal

The Palestinian Authority refused Israel’s transfer of deducted tax revenue funds in a bid to recover parts it had earmarked for Palestinian prisoners and families of victims in confrontation with Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: PA rejects tax funds deducted by Israel

Residents of Houthi-controlled Sanaa pinned their hopes on a recent meeting between Yemen’s warring sides to solve economic crises as the country’s Central Bank remains divided, but no solution was found and differences remain.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Failed Yemeni talks shatter hopes of Yemenis' financial recovery

The agreement, due to take effect in 2020, will provide Emirates Steel with sustainable slag management services for the next ten years
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Emirates Steel, Finnish ECOFER sign slag management agreement

Nepal Rastra Bank issued a notice on Monday, banning the use of the Chinese digital payment platforms popularly used in hotels, restaurants and shops in tourist areas
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Nepal bans Chinese digital wallets Alipay, WeChat Pay

Jamie Oliver expresses sadness after saying that his restaurant group employing 1,300 staff had collapsed
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver serves time on restaurants

Several Egyptian activists on social media, sports critics and public figures have rallied against the ticket prices of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt’s soccer fans call foul on Africa Cup tickets

The Deaf Film Lab initiative trains Egypt's deaf and hard of hearing youth on how to use the camera to communicate with others in society.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt's deaf communicate their woes through cinema

While the United States is pushing for an economic workshop to help Palestinians, the mood in Ramallah is defiant with ideas to build an alternative independent economy — a goal sought by the Shtayyeh government.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Contradictory moves to rescue Palestinian economy

Despite the gains Turkey believes it's made through growing its relations with Russia, the two countries' priorities in Syria are anything but aligned.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Idlib exposes Turkey’s weak hand against Russia