Iraq is making progress on its project to capture the potentially lucrative gas associated with oil extracted from its southern fields, which it has been burning off for decades.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq working to make money, not burn it up in gas flares
PA, Turkey closer than ever
The death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi seems to have strengthened Turkey's position in the regional competition with Saudi Arabia.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: PA, Turkey closer than ever
Egypt denies knowledge of Sisi critic's disappearance
Another outspoken Egyptian has vanished after being convicted for peacefully stating his opinions.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt denies knowledge of Sisi critic's disappearance
Dubai to host Abundance 360 Summit
Summit from founder of Singularity University will focus on disruptive technology
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Dubai to host Abundance 360 Summit
World's first Islamic fintech start-up raises $8m funding
New York-based Wahed Invest raises funds for global expansion
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: World's first Islamic fintech start-up raises m funding
Final funeral to be held in Pittsburgh for victims of synagogue shooting
A long line of mourners waited to pay their respects ahead of Mallinger's funeral at the Rodef Shalom Temple.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Final funeral to be held in Pittsburgh for victims of synagogue shooting
Yemen’s army backed by coalition fighter jets controls Maran triangle in Saada
The Yemeni national army, backed by Arab fighter jets, gained control over the Maran region and other villages that were under the control of the Houthi militias in Saada. The Orouba Brigade’s
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Yemen’s army backed by coalition fighter jets controls Maran triangle in Saada
UN aid trucks reach Rukban refugee camp in Syria, says local source
A United Nations aid convoy on Saturday reached the Rukban refugee camp in Syria, next to the border with Jordan, where thousands of people are stranded in the desert, a member of the camp’s
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UN aid trucks reach Rukban refugee camp in Syria, says local source
Palestinian-American author detained at Ben Gurion airport
Her detention is not related to Boycott, Divestment or Sanctions (BDS) ties.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian-American author detained at Ben Gurion airport
Bedouin women strive for equality and to end polygamy in Israel
The government estimates that roughly 20% of Bedouin families are polygamous.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bedouin women strive for equality and to end polygamy in Israel