Middle East Experience

Web-Extra on why Prince believes his plan to privatise the war in Afghanistan will help end the 17-year-old conflict..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Erik Prince on ending the war in Afghanistan

Thousands of Palestinian protesters clashed with IDF forces on Friday throwing rocks and explosive devices. Two Palestinians breached the security fence and were arrested.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: WATCH: Palestinian protestors clash with IDF forces along security force

If Iran joins the FATF anti-money laundering organization, the Islamic Republic might find it harder to fund militant organizations in the region, but if Iran does not join, it may lose what few international banking connections it already has.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As Iran mulls joining financial watchdog, Israel sees win-win situation

New York-based Karv Communications will be paid $120,000 a month to “create a clear distinction” between the $200 billion fund and its embattled chairman.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi investment fund hires US PR firm to create distance from crown prince

The increasing emergence of “dirty money” in Iranian cinema has sparked an outcry among artists, producers and directors, who are urging action to stop the phenomenon from ruining the industry.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why artists are speaking up against ‘dirty money’ in Iranian cinema

Turkey has loudly criticized the Egyptian regime, pointing to a growing competition between the two countries for prominence.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt, Turkey vying for clout

Emirates is offering UAE travellers discounted fares for flights booked before March 14
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Emirates airline offers discounted fares on flights to popular destinations

Dubai Municipality says it approved nearly 50,000 building permits in 2018, while 6,043 buildings were completed last year
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: How the construction of Dubai continued apace in 2018

Police say motorists who avoid traffic violations for six successive months will have their fines slashed by 50%
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Ajman Police to slash traffic fines for good behaviour

Sources say Saudi firm has has made an initial approach that valued OCI's assets, which include plants in Texas and the Netherlands, at as much as $4bn
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi's Sabic said to mull bn methanol deal