- 5 December, 2025
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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Qatar forcibly deports Yemeni woman and her baby
In a video on Twitter, a woman accused the Qatari government of trying to forcibly return her and her child to her home country of
Afghanistan: The Taliban prohibits foreign currencies
The two countries haven’t met since the Phase One negotiations in January this year, during which time their relationship has deteriorated significantly. US and China
Millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency meant to fund international terrorism seized in the US
The United States Justice Department affirmed it had seized millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency meant to fund international terrorism, including jihadi groups such as
Lebanon approves state of emergency; rights groups raise concerns over threat to freedom
Lebanese Parliament on Thursday approved a state of emergency in the aftermath of widespread protests across the country against the mishandling of national affairs by
Repression against journalists continues in Algeria
Algeria condemned to three-year prison a well-known Algerian journalist for reporting on anti-government demonstrations. Local activists and international organizations of Human Rights defenders repeatedly denounced
Two dozen dead in Sudan following tribal clashes
The violence that has been going on for the past three days has claimed the lives of at least 25 people, injuring scores of others.
Israel closes goods crossing after Hamas-led balloons attack near Gaza Strip
On Tuesday Israel announced closing its goods crossing with the Gaza Strip border after series of explosive balloon attacks, carried out by Hamas, the militant
Can France create change in Lebanon?
France has stepped up with aid and comfort after the deadly blast in Beirut but how much change can it really usher in? Just two
Turkey’s latest provocation: a ship exploring Greek waters
Turkey has sent a ship to explore the waters in a disputed area of the eastern Mediterranean at the Greek border. The Ankara’s survey ship
Coalition Government Hangs By Budget Approval In Israeli Marathon Vote Saga Starting Today
The militarization of oil facilities, the presence of mercenaries as well as the military escalation increases the risks that hydrocarbons and chemicals stored at oil