The rising monopoly of the Egyptian state-owned advertising and sports marketing agency Presentation Sports over soccer broadcasting rights is raising controversy.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Who controls Egypt’s sports scene?
Syrian artists find new platform, inspiration in Beirut
The Syrian conflict has seen many artists move to Beirut, using the capital to strengthen the artistic link between the two countries, a phenomenon explored by "Moussem Cities: Damascus starts in Beirut."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrian artists find new platform, inspiration in Beirut
Palestinian PM amends controversial regulation to exclude Jerusalemites
A controversial decision ordering Palestinian homeowners to seek approval of government agencies before renting to any person with an Israeli ID produced a big reaction from East Jerusalem residents, prompting the order to later be amended to exclude them.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinian PM amends controversial regulation to exclude Jerusalemites
Jordan moves to restore strategic ties with Iraq
While Jordan pins high hopes on restoring strong economic ties with Iraq, some observers believe that the future of such relations will depend on Iran, which continues to wield deep influence over Iraqi politics.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jordan moves to restore strategic ties with Iraq
UAE denies reports of 747 touching down on Fujairah Corniche
The Boeing 747 was in Fujairah with the government's knowledge before it is shipped to Bahrain
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE denies reports of 747 touching down on Fujairah Corniche
Emirates, WhatsApp among most popular brands in Middle East
Samsung Galaxy and Apple lost prime spots to Chinese tech giant Huawei
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Emirates, WhatsApp among most popular brands in Middle East
Logistics platform WIMO raises $500m investment
WIMO was founded in 2017, has offices in Dubai and Riyadh, and has regional expansion plans
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Logistics platform WIMO raises 0m investment
Malls should give local designers space, charge less rent, says Rami Al Ali
Rent fees should be in line with the size of the business, according to the fashion designer
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Malls should give local designers space, charge less rent, says Rami Al Ali
Data experts to support Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi
Analytics experts meet to discuss how data can be used for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Data experts to support Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi
Where have the fashion investors gone?
Celebrated fashion designer Rami Al Ali lifts the curtain on the Arab world's dazzling fashion industry to expose a local sector thirsty for investors
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Where have the fashion investors gone?