- 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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International community comes together for Lebanon
Following last week’s blast in Beirut, a donor conference held for Lebanon’s benefit has seen pledges of nearly 250 million euros. Over 250 million euros
Beirut blast sparks anger in people, protestors raise call for government to quit
On Sunday, Central Beirut turned into a battle ground as over 10,000 protestors, gathered at Martyrs’ Square, tried to storm into the Parliament, government ministries
Beirut explosion: Officials warned over 10 times about piled explosives at the port
On Friday, Lebanon officials said that the catastrophic blast near Beirut port could have been averted as frequent warnings were sent to the government authorities
Iran approaches UN on plane interception
Tehran is calling on the international body to hold the United States responsible for an incident last month when fighter jets intercepted an Iranian passenger
Life is more than unbearable in Libya
The situation in Libya is becoming every day more unsustainable for the population. The west of the country is still under the control of armed
Greece-Egypt sign maritime deal to form a united front against Turkey in Libya
On Thursday, Egypt and Greece officially formed a united front against Turkish influence in Libya by signing a maritime deal. The deal demarcates the sea
Libya’s NOC welcomes US sanctions on three traffickers operating between Libya and Malta
On Thursday, the Libyan state oil company, National Oil Corporation (NOC), welcomed the decision by the United States of America to impose financial sanctions on
Beirut explosion: Ammonium nitrate, what is it and why is used by extremists
Ammonium nitrate is “good” and useful for making fertilizers. But it becomes “bad” when mixed with other substances. And even more lethal if it comes
Qatar caught red-handed again, dossier exposes terror funding to Hezbollah
A new dossier provided by a private security contractor, Jason G., exposed how Qatari royals have been funding the Lebanon-based Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organisation.
Israel hits back at Hezbollah-backed militants in Syria
On Tuesday, after visiting one of its military bases on its northern border Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a message for Lebanon-based Hezbollah who