- 11 January, 2026
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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Yemen accuses Houthis of capitalizing on tanker issue
The crisis of the decaying tanker off Yemen’s coast is of grave concern to the region, but the Houthis are selfishly using the issue to further their agenda, according to the government….
Despite calls for a ceasefire, in Libya a military escalation is expected
Despite calls from the international community to reach a ceasefire in Libya and the return of the parties to the dialogue table, the movements on the ground in recent weeks…
The failed MQ-9B Predator armed drones purchase from the US angers Doha
This is a significant victory for women’s rights in a country where nearly nine out of ten girls have undergone some form of female genital
The West condemns Erdogan’s decision to turn Hagia Sophia into a mosque
Turkey has developed a well-established tradition of cultural conservation as well as a recognised tradition of intellectual and cultural openness. …
The situation in Libya continues to divide the UN Security Council
On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council reunited to discuss the situation in Libya. The permanent representative of the North-African country to the UN….
Erdogan’s adviser threatens Greece with war, Europe asks to avoid any kind of incident
Mesut HakkiCasin, one of the top advisers to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened Greece, saying Turkey would retaliate if Greece moves ….
From Syria to Libya, Turkey is blackmailing the West through immigrants and terrorists
Erdogan is threatening Europe over the unfolding tensions in Libya where the Russia-backed Libyan National Army led by General Khalifa Haftar is battling the Turkey-backed Government of National Accord led by Fayez Al-Sarraj…..
COVID19 gets Jordan to confront its tobacco problem
Jordan had banned smoking cigarettes in closed public spaces in 2008. But the implementation of the ban was non-existent and it is not surprising in a country….
Social media monitoring in Turkey: detention, prosecutions over criticisms of Erdogan’s regime
Turkish authorities have detained and prosecuted large numbers of journalists and activists over social media posts criticizing Turkey’s regime, including the Erdogan’s management of COVID-19….
Iran hints at cyber attack at nuclear facility
The resulting fire caused extensive damage to the advanced centrifuges being produced at the Natanz Fuel Enrichment Plant….