Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak says decision to reduce tourism fees will support hotel occupancy levels in the emirate
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Tourism chief hails Abu Dhabi's move to cut fees
Religious women perform stand-up comedy on Father’s Day
They performed sets inspired by their daily lives in the cities they now live in — be it a religious settlement or Rehovot.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Religious women perform stand-up comedy on Father’s Day
Abu Dhabi fund allocates $3bn aid package to Ethiopia
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development supports Ethiopian government with sustainable socio-economic development plans
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Abu Dhabi fund allocates bn aid package to Ethiopia
Iraqi militias, US make nice following elections
Some factions of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units and their political wings among the Fatah Alliance are showing possible interest in rapprochement with the United States.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi militias, US make nice following elections
Hugs and selfies as Afghan soldiers and Taliban celebrate Eid ceasefire
Afghan soldiers and Taliban militants celebrated an unprecedented ceasefire marking the end of the Ramadan fasting season with Eid greetings, handshakes, big hugs and selfies.The Taliban announced a
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Hugs and selfies as Afghan soldiers and Taliban celebrate Eid ceasefire
Does latest Gulf aid to Jordan come with strings?
Analysts wonder whether a Gulf aid package to help Jordan deal with its current economic crisis is in fact an attempt to pressure the kingdom into accepting the Israeli-Palestinian peace plan being developed by the United States.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Does latest Gulf aid to Jordan come with strings?
How changing West Bank name could advance peace
The struggle between the Greeks and the Macedonians of the former Yugoslavia over what the latter should call their state can serve to remind Israelis and Palestinians that nomenclature — i.e., the West Bank versus Judea and Samaria — does not determine borders or stop historical necessity.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How changing West Bank name could advance peace
Boom time: how Middle East e-commerce is about to heat up
How the partnerships between Noon and eBay and, before that, Souq and Amazon are signs that the region's e-commerce sector is on the cusp of a massive boom
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Boom time: how Middle East e-commerce is about to heat up
Entrepreneur of the Week: Bodyo co-founder and CEO Tariq Hussain
The developers of a next-generation, wellness monitoring app are on a mission to help us track our health and fitness goals
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Entrepreneur of the Week: Bodyo co-founder and CEO Tariq Hussain
First boat of Aquarius convoy with 630 migrants docks in Spain
The first Italian government ship accompanying the migrant aid boat Aquarius has docked at the Spanish port of Valencia. The Italian coast guard vessel Dattilo arrived just before 7 a.m. on Sunday. It
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: First boat of Aquarius convoy with 630 migrants docks in Spain