- 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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Middle East Smartphone Market Sees Strong Growth in Q4 Despite Global Slowdown
The Middle East smartphone market saw strong growth in Q4 2023, with shipments increasing 24% 12 months year-over-year to 34.7 million devices, according to Canalys.
Real Madrid to Pursue Kylian Mbappe into the New Year
Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe is set to have a meeting in the first week of January as the #7’s PSG contract expires on June
US Slams Iran for Houthis Scandal, Tactical Intelligence Support
The US has been left scrambling to counter Houthis’ attacks in the Red Sea waterways. The National Security Council is blaming Iran for supporting the
Noni Madueke Helps Chelsea Secure Victory Over Crystal Palace 2–1
It was a nail-biting game, Chelsea playing South London’s Crystal Palace but Noni Madueke helped the blues secure the 10th spot on the table with
Israel Stops Visas to UN Employees, Covering Up For Hamas
Israel has taken a step further highlighting its frustration with the United Nations by stopping visas for the agency’s employees. The Israeli government slammed UN
Morocco Mending Ties With Mali and Niger amid Tensions with Algeria
With Algeria continuing to challenge Morocco’s territorial integrity, Rabat is trying to mend diplomatic ties with Mali and Niger. The Sahel region is strategic and
Peace Rejected by Futile Logic of War in Gaza, No Christmas Bethlehem
In his Midnight Christmas Mass address, Pope Francis condemned the war on Gaza saying the Prince of Peace is once more rejected by the futile
Lebanon Wants to Stop Hezbollah-Israel Escalation with UN Resolution
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Beirut of Gaza-like consequences, Lebanon has upped efforts to reign in Hezbollah. Lebanon wants to help end the
Arab Nations Shy of US-led Red Sea Coalition
There’s a notable absence of Arab nations in the Red Sea coalition led by the United States to tackle the Houthis. Called ‘Operation Prosperity Guardian’,
Azerbaijan and Armenia Conflict Given Religion Angle
With peace slowly and steadily trickling into the South Caucasus region, Azerbaijan is wary about Armenia using religion for politics and igniting conflict. Archbishop Bagrat