Omar Haddad
Omar Haddad is a technology and business journalist who writes about startups, fintech innovations, and digital growth in the Middle East.
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Iraqi Election Commission postpones general election to October
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 20, 2021
On Tuesday, Iraq’s cabinet decided to postpone the country’s general elections, by four months. The election which were earlier pushed forward to June 6 has
US Suspected Air strikes launched pro-Iranian militants in southern Iraq
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 20, 2021
According to Iraqi media, several explosions were heard south of the Iraqi capital Bagdad. Reports say US or Israeli airstrikes may have targeted Iranian-backed militias
Turkey risks exiting NATO, that’s what the allies are afraid of
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 19, 2021
The outgoing American vice president, Mike Pence, had already warned Turkey last April that if the country proceeded with the purchase of the Russian S-400
Tunisia Protests: Fourth night of protests sees hundreds of protesters being arrested
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 19, 2021
Tunisia is witnessing widespread protests, entering into its fourth night. On Monday, the centre of Tunis, capital city of Tunisia saw protesters returning to streets
Houthis terror escalates humanitarian crisis in Yemen, officials accuse militia group of stealing food
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 18, 2021
Last week, the US administration designated Yemen’s Houthi group as foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The move came after series of violent attacks, and blocking and
Joe Biden is set to reverse multiple Trump’s orders on climate, travel ban, Iran
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 18, 2021
Joe Biden is all set to enter the White House on January 20 with blazing guns. President-elect Biden has plans to sign a good dozen
Palestine set to hold first national elections in 15 years
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 18, 2021
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday announced that parliamentary and presidential elections would take place in the sovereign state later this year. Taking place for
Trump and King Mohammed VI of Morocco awarded each other medals for their “positive influence” in the Middle East
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 17, 2021
Outgoing US President Donald Trump has awarded King Mohammed VI of Morocco the Order of Merit of First Degree for his “positive influence” on the
Will Greece-Turkey talks bear fruit?
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 16, 2021
After months of intense tensions between Turkey and Greece over maritime borders and gas exploration rights and Turkish military agreements with Libya, Turkish and Greek
New round of dialogue in Geneve, but no progress in the appointment of a new Government for Libya
- By Omar Haddad
- . January 16, 2021
On Wednesday the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) Advisory Committee met again in Geneve to continue the discussion on the appointment of a new unified