Middle East
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
Middle East
November 3, 2020
Israeli minister says normalisation deals need US president tough on Iran
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and Qatar are among countries slated to establish relations with Israel under a regional rapprochement…
Robert Fisk, veteran foreign correspondent, dies at 74
Middle East
November 3, 2020
Robert Fisk, veteran foreign correspondent, dies at 74
BEIRUT (AP) — Veteran British journalist Robert Fisk, one of the best-known Middle East correspondents who spent his career reporting…
EJB tourism committee President: Egypt recovering despite pandemic, now is the time to rebuild
Economy
November 2, 2020
EJB tourism committee President: Egypt recovering despite pandemic, now is the time to rebuild
President of the Egyptian Junior Business Association’s (EJB) Tourism and Aviation Committee and businessman Mohamed Kaoud said in a recent…
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
Middle East
November 2, 2020
A cafe in Yemen run by women, for women
MARIB (Reuters) – When Um Feras realised there were no leisure spaces for women in her city in Yemen, she…
Dubai: Foul play not suspected in dos Santos’ husband death
Middle East
November 2, 2020
Dubai: Foul play not suspected in dos Santos’ husband death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police in Dubai say they don’t suspect foul play in the death of Sindika…
Iran begins annual air force drill with drones, fighter jets
Middle East
November 2, 2020
Iran begins annual air force drill with drones, fighter jets
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s air force began an annual drill Monday, state television reported, with its aging fleet of…
Over 3 million cases of coronavirus reported in Mideast
Middle East
October 31, 2020
Over 3 million cases of coronavirus reported in Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The number of reported coronavirus cases has gone over 3 million in the Middle…
Qatar: Officials behind women exams referred to prosecutors
Middle East
October 30, 2020
Qatar: Officials behind women exams referred to prosecutors
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar said Friday it referred officials at its international airport to prosecutors for possible…
Kuwait says supports any OPEC+ supply decision as 2021 curbs loom
Middle East
October 30, 2020
Kuwait says supports any OPEC+ supply decision as 2021 curbs loom
DUBAI/BAGHDAD/LONDON (Reuters) – Kuwait said on Thursday it would support any decision made by OPEC and its allies on future…
Sudan’s leader: Israel deal ‘incentive’ to end pariah status
Middle East
October 27, 2020
Sudan’s leader: Israel deal ‘incentive’ to end pariah status
CAIRO (AP) — Sudan’s leader said Monday that the decision to normalize ties with Israel was an incentive for President…