Middle East Experience

British parliament still needs to approve full terror designation for Hezbollah.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: United Kingdom to outlaw Hezbollah's so-called political wing

Iran used the recent summit in Sochi with Russia and Turkey not merely to signal a willingness to expand its diplomatic role in Syria, but also to maneuver on other issues.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: For Iran, the latest Sochi summit was not just about Syria

For the first time in years, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is confronted with polls that place his Likud party second and not first.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Could new Israeli party topple Netanyahu’s Likud?

The brand-new alliance between Israel Resilience head Benny Gantz and Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid has shaken up Israeli politics just ahead of the April elections.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu rivals bet everything on Blue and White

On the backdrop of rising violence against Jews in Europe, Israeli envoys are relieved to hear Europeans argue about whether anti-Zionism is a form of anti-Semitism.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israeli diplomats cheer European debate on anti-Zionism

Many civilians and local security forces have been kidnapped or killed in recent weeks while looking for white truffles, mostly in desert and mountainous areas of Sunni-dominant provinces.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: IS targets truffle hunters across Sunni regions

Chris Froome, Tom Dumoulin and Alejandro Valverde among big names competing in the UAE from Sunday
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Biggest cycling stars set to tackle inaugural UAE Tour

King, who played a pivotal role in shaping the US media landscape, will appear at the International Government Communication Forum
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: US media legend Larry King to speak at Sharjah forum

SpaceShipTwo, carrying a passenger for the first time, exceeds the US definition of space - anything over an altitude of 50 miles
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Abu Dhabi-backed Virgin Galactic takes crew to altitude of 55 miles

Pakistan International Airlines chief sees 'persistent demand' for Peshawar to Al Ain service
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Pakistan International Airlines launches flights to Al Ain