Middle East Experience

Lawmakers who have long championed the fledgling democracy are worried about potential efforts to rein in civil society.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Congress sounds alarm over Tunisia’s proposed NGO law

Saudi Arabia is boosting its efforts to take over Jordan's administration of Jerusalem's holy sites, and many think the pressure is coming from Saudi efforts to drum up support for the US peace plan for the Mideast.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is Riyadh really pushing for control of Jerusalem holy sites?

An airstrike on militias raises tension across the border in Syria, while Qaim, Iraq, is reviving gradually after years of being under control of terrorist groups.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Border calm precarious as Iraq's Anbar revives, slowly

Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s re-election last week, his party’s failure to secure an absolute majority in parliament has complicated the picture, leading many to believe that Erdogan would look for ways to achieve full control of the legislature.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How long can Erdogan’s alliance survive?

If they're going to beat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the next elections, the three Zionist leftist parties must unite.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How Israel's left could challenge Netanyahu

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has embarked on a European tour for talks expected to revolve around the nuclear deal.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tehran in fresh diplomatic push to salvage nuclear deal

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar puts the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israel ahead of any proposals to ease the decadelong siege on the Gaza Strip.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Hamas leader rejects deal with Israeli to ease Gaza siege

The Egyptian Ministry of Awqaf is teaching imams and preachers foreign languages in order for them to deliver Friday sermons in French and English and spread moderate teachings of Islam in tourist areas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt delivers Friday sermons in English, French

Now that OPEC has approved an increase in oil production, Iraq expects to boost its exports significantly, and to accommodate that increase, South Oil Co. will develop a floating oil island.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Floating oil island will handle Iraq's expected spurt in exports

Construction-focused ERP will help UAE construction company with growth
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: Hennessey implements ePROMIS ERP for construction