Pedersen said media groups have to continuously transform their publishing houses just like Dubai has transformed its skyline..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Quality journalism is driver of revenue: Torry Pedersen
URP’s Peretz apologizes for comparing gay people to dogs
“I have two dogs. Do they also need a pride parade?” Peretz said, according to Srugim, a religious-Zionist news site.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: URP’s Peretz apologizes for comparing gay people to dogs
In a first, U.S. calls on German banks to close BDS accounts
The account in question belongs to the Jewish Voice for a Fair Peace in the Middle East and is used to raise funds to promote BDS.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In a first, U.S. calls on German banks to close BDS accounts
UAE can be global hub for artificial intelliegence, says minister
Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, wants to forge closer links with companies developing the technology..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE can be global hub for artificial intelliegence, says minister
Tale of Palestinian food truck draws Susan Sarandon to Beirut
Shaar's project "Soufra," which means a table laden with food, drew the attention of the Hollywood star social activist Susan Sarandon.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Tale of Palestinian food truck draws Susan Sarandon to Beirut
Kurtzer: Egypt-Israel accord worked because Sadat understood Israel
Kurtzer said that while Sadat said from the beginning that he would not relinquish “one inch of Egyptian territory,” he understood Israel's concerns must be taken into account.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Kurtzer: Egypt-Israel accord worked because Sadat understood Israel
Spanish agency accused of corruption in Saudi arms sales
An investigating magistrate in Spain is accusing senior officials at a state-owned export agency of corruption, money-laundering and other crimes in connection with Spanish arms sales to Saudi Arabia..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Spanish agency accused of corruption in Saudi arms sales
Iraqi artists keep up pottery tradition
Iraqi pottery craftsmen fear that their ancient craft will disappear, even though this art is now picked up in academia.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi artists keep up pottery tradition
Islamic State roots run deep in Middle East discontent
There has been a sharp increase in reports that the Islamic State is being eradicated in Syria, but such declarations seem premature.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Islamic State roots run deep in Middle East discontent
Turkey’s new Kurdish card in Syria: Kurds themselves
A relatively new Kurdish group that doesn't reject relations with Turkey is rising, calling itself the Independent Kurdish Coalition of Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Turkey’s new Kurdish card in Syria: Kurds themselves