The Bedouin community is bitter over the offer outlined by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to assuage the Druze community's concerns about the controversial new Nationality Law.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel’s Bedouin sidelined as Netanyahu makes deal with Druze
Syrians in opposition-held areas near Aleppo obtain new IDs
With Turkey’s help, al-Bab’s local council started issuing new IDs to Syrians who had lost them in the war, a move that will soon be applicable in the entire Euphrates Shield area.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Syrians in opposition-held areas near Aleppo obtain new IDs
Dismissal of electricity minister fails to quell protests in Iraq
After a month of protests in Iraq over the lack of electricity and other public services, the Iraqi prime minister dismissed the minister of electricity, without any clear vision for a solution to the crisis.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Dismissal of electricity minister fails to quell protests in Iraq
As protests rock southern Iraq, Basra calls for autonomy
Amid the ongoing protests in Iraq's southern province of Basra, an old demand for autonomy has re-emerged.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: As protests rock southern Iraq, Basra calls for autonomy
Citing continued fire balloon launches, Israel halts fuel shipments to Gaza
Israel will stop shipments of fuel and gas to the Gaza Strip from Thursday in response to militants in the enclave launching incendiary balloons that have torched fields in Israel.A statement from
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Citing continued fire balloon launches, Israel halts fuel shipments to Gaza
Despite opposition from left and right, France adopts law on asylum, immigration
France’s parliament Wednesday signed into law a controversial asylum and immigration bill -- despite opposition on the left, which decried an effort to limit arrivals while the far right saw the
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Despite opposition from left and right, France adopts law on asylum, immigration
As Shiite militias kill more people, reports warn of Iran proxies capturing Iraq
The Iraqi government imposed a curfew in the town of al-Dujail in Salaheddine governorate north of the capital Baghdad, deploying security forces after clashes erupted between armed tribal militants
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: As Shiite militias kill more people, reports warn of Iran proxies capturing Iraq
Hundreds in Dubai take advantage of UAE visa amnesty programme
In Dubai, the amnesty centre in Al Aweer can handle as many as 3,000 people daily
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Hundreds in Dubai take advantage of UAE visa amnesty programme
UAE consumer sentiment is an issue, says Majid Al Futtaim CEO
Mall operator's revenues grow despite VAT and negative consumer outlook
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE consumer sentiment is an issue, says Majid Al Futtaim CEO
UAE expat sets up 'Khanmeter' to track Imran Khan's promises
Entrepreneur and blogger Salman Saeed said he is leaving the UAE to dedicate himself to keeping Pakistan's politicians accountable
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE expat sets up 'Khanmeter' to track Imran Khan's promises