Middle East Experience

Thai investments in Dubai reach $626m as economic ties strengthened
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai looks to boost economic ties to Thailand as trade soars to .5bn

The thieves cut a hole in the roof of a neighboring candy store to gain access to the jewelry store's safe.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Candy and carats: Thieves steal million from jewelry store after tunneling through candy shop

Securities and Commodities Authority calls on financial influencers in the UAE to obtain licence
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE calls on financial influencers to obtain licence

Hamit Coskun, 50, was fined 240 pounds ($325) at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court after being convicted of being disorderly by shouting "F*** Islam."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Court convicts man for burning Quran outside London's Turkish consulate

Cries of grief echoed across southern Gaza's Nasser Hospital Monday as dozens came to mourn Hossam Wafi, after the father of six was killed while attempting to get supplies to feed his family.His mother, Nahla Wafi, sobbed uncontrollably over her son, who was among 31 people killed by Israeli fire while trying to reach a food distribution site the previous day, according to the Palestinian territory's civil defence agency."He went to get food for his daughters -- and came back dead," said Nahla Wafi, who lost two sons and a nephew on Sunday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Father of six killed 'for piece of bread' during Gaza aid distribution

Banksy, known for his social commentary, painted a lighthouse with "I want to be what you saw in me" stencilled over it.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: New Banksy mural discovered in France as fans question meaning

The intelligence files unearthed by the BBC are the first evidence to surface of the Assad regime's detention of Austin Tice, who disappeared near Damascus in 2012.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Syrian intelligence documents confirm Austin Tice imprisoned by Assad regime

The 70-year-old pro-Palestinian activist was allegedly arrested alongside 48-year-old Swedish activist Susanne Björk.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Irish pro-Palestinian activist arrested in West Bank, fights deportation order

RTA announces plans to overhaul Al Wasl Road with new tunnels, wider roads and faster journey times
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai unveils major Al Wasl Road upgrade: 15km development to cut travel times in half and boost capacity

With the Israeli military ready to attack Iranian nuclear sites, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will face a dramatic choice if Tehran rejects the deal Washington is proposing.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: If Iran rejects Trump’s nuclear deal, will Israel seize moment to strike?