Middle East Experience

Iran’s supreme leader met with a group of students and responded to a number of criticisms of his performance.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iranian student stands up to Khamenei, calls for democratization

The investors are interested in building hotels and medical facilities in the area, according to Zimbabwe Tourism Authority chief executive Karikoga Kaseke
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE investors eye Victoria Falls, says Zimbabwe official

International human rights activists and organizations accuse the government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of launching the worst large-scale campaign against the opposition ever witnessed in Egypt.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Wave of arrests in Egypt sends alarming message at start of Sisi's second term

The Pentagon is sending more than $22 million to help Jordan outfit its emerging special operations command and quick reaction force.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pentagon set to enhance Jordan’s counterterror troops

One-third of mobile users fail to backup mobile files on a regular basis
Source: ITP.net
Full Article: UAE phone users putting files and photos at risk

Colombian-born Anthony Gignac conned would-be investors out of millions of dollars, the latest chapter in a criminal career spent impersonating Saudi royals over decades
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Florida man admits impersonating Saudi prince in fraud scheme

US Treasury placed several Iranian state groups on its sanctions blacklist Wednesday, accusing them of serious human rights abuses and censorship. In the latest of a series of actions meant to
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: US sanctions Iran groups, Evin Prison for rights abuses

Iraq launched an air strike against an ISIS target inside neighboring Syria on Thursday, the military said. The F-16 fighter plane destroyed an area where members of the ultra-hardline
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iraq launches air strike against ISIS in Syria

While labor union elections kicked off in Egypt for the first time in 12 years, activists accused the government of trying to control the outcome by excluding certain candidates.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt holds labor union elections amid accusations of government interference

Masar, from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum's Godolphin stable, stormed to victory under jockey William Buick left the second place to the horse Dee Ex Bee, which is owned by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Masar is trained by Charlie Appleby and Dee Ex Bee is trained by Mark Johnston.
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Godolphin's Masar storm to first Epsom Derby victory - in pictures