Middle East Experience

Since 9/11 Beirut-born Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib has used her art to project positive images of Arabs and the Middle East to a mostly American audience. Based in politically charged Washington D.C., her goal is not to take sides, but highlight the consequences of life-changing situations. By Yasmine Salam..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Portrait of the Lebanese-American artist Helen Zughaib: “We are more similar than dissimilar”

Netanyahu raised issue with Pompeo in Brasilia; also met Orban and discussed contentious Holocaust museum in Budapest.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Sr. Official: Israel, US still disagree over sale of F16’s to Croatia

Construction could have knock-on environmental effects for Israel and the blockaded enclave, Israel's environment ministry has warned..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israel concluding work on Gaza Strip sea barrier

The Russian president still needs the United States to keep the pace, and the peace, in Syria.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Putin’s next act: Syrian-Turkish rapprochement

As part of Doha's continued efforts to boost the Palestinian economy, the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed a cooperation agreement with the Palestinian Trade Center in a bid to strengthen their partnerships.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Qatar deal expected to boost Palestinian trade

Qatar’s ambassador to the Palestinian territories recently revealed that he has discussed with Israel the idea of building an airport in besieged Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Qatar's Gaza airport plan a step too far?

Palestinians are losing hope in their government and its institutions, especially after the Palestinian Constitutional Court issued a decision to dissolve the democratically elected Palestinian Legislative Council that represented all Palestinian parties.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Why was the Palestinian Legislative Council dismantled?

Clerics who issued fatwas against participation in New Year's celebrations come up against a wave of criticism.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq's grand Sunni mufti forbids participation in New Year's celebrations

Server specialist INSPUR signs Sariya IT for GCC distribution
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Sariya IT and INSPUR sign GCC distribution agreement

Fireworks lit up the skies over Auckland as New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome the New Year. As the clock struck midnight (1100GMT), colorful fireworks burst from the top of the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: WATCH: The world ringing in 2019, starting with New Zealand