Middle East Experience

Mouin Merhebi says Syrian refugees who have returned home from Lebanon have been killed, detained or forced to join the military..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon minister says Syrian regime abuses slow return of refugees

Distaste at Mohammed bin Salman's impending visit palpable in Tunis, where banners decrying the Khashoggi murder and Yemen war are flown..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Hundreds of Tunisians take to the streets against Saudi crown prince

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has arrived in Tunisia on the fourth leg of his regional tour.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Crown Prince arrives in Tunisia on fourth leg of regional tour

Palestinian solidarity groups had called for invitations to 7 Israelis to be withdrawn to honour South Africa's 'history of struggle against apartheid'..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israeli academics pull out of South Africa conference after pro-Palestinian pressure

The project – anchored on the groups’ advocacy for girls’ education – will be implemented in collaboration with Dubai Cares in line with the Year of Zayed..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dubai ladies take advocacy for girls’ education to Senegal

Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince are touring the country and region to drum up support for the heir apparent, whose thuggish behavior has alarmed many in the royal family and abroad.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi crown prince on goodwill tour as royal family frets

Dar al-Ifta has created a graphics unit in an attempt to battle religious extremism through animated videos, but the jury is still out on whether the direction taken so far in two productions will persuade the target audience.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt's animated effort to fight religious extremism

Palestinians are hoping other online giant companies will also boycott Israel and its settlement activities after Airbnb decided to remove its listings from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will Airbnb settlement ban lead other online giants to follow suit?

Security services in the Gaza Strip have arrested Palestinians accused of collaborating with Israeli forces in a foiled mission in Khan Yunis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gaza security tracking down suspects in recent Israeli raid

The Cairo International Film Festival is putting female directors in the spotlight this year, including adding a section dedicated to their works.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt's oldest festival makes room for women directors