The Red Sea governorate will ban the single use of plastic products starting in June, in a bid to reduce pollution that is threatening its biodiversity, which is the main touristic attraction of the area.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt’s Red Sea governorate bans single-use plastics to protect marine, human life
Why was Arab voter turnout so low in Israel’s elections?
Palestinian voter turnout in Israeli elections is dropping, as is the number of Arab representatives in the Knesset.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why was Arab voter turnout so low in Israel’s elections?
Egypt amends law to tighten penalties against 'violence inciters'
The Egyptian parliament approved amendments imposing stricter sanctions against anyone who promotes violence or extremist ideas, whether verbally or in writing, further clamping down on freedom of expression.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt amends law to tighten penalties against 'violence inciters'
As fighting rages in Tripoli, WHO warns of disease outbreaks in Libya
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday that it feared outbreaks of infectious diseases due to dirty water and people fleeing fighting nearing Tripoli, where it has about two weeks of
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: As fighting rages in Tripoli, WHO warns of disease outbreaks in Libya
The emerging front-runners in Algeria’s uncertain election
Four prospective candidates have the organizational support and the name recognition to launch credible campaigns on short notice.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: The emerging front-runners in Algeria’s uncertain election
Sudan protesters ask army to hand over power immediately
The Sudanese protest movement has rejected the military’s declaration that it has no ambitions to hold the reins of power for long after ousting the president of 30 years, Omar al-Bashir. In an
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Sudan protesters ask army to hand over power immediately
Microsoft announces new commitment to sustainability
Company announces it is 'doubling-down' commitment and use of tech to be more sustainable
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Microsoft announces new commitment to sustainability
Saudi, Emirates Red Crescent announce initiative to help Iran flood victims
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority, in coordination with the Emirates Red Crescent, on Friday announced a joint initiative to help alleviate the suffering of Iranian citizens affected by the recent
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi, Emirates Red Crescent announce initiative to help Iran flood victims
Acer expands its Predator gaming range
Acer has updated its Predator gaming line with their laptop and PC refresh for 2019
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Acer expands its Predator gaming range
Algerian police fire water cannon at protesters
Algerian police are firing water cannon at protesters in the capital as tensions mount on the eighth week of protests against the country’s leadership.The protest movement has been
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Algerian police fire water cannon at protesters