- 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.
Articles By This Author
Why is Greece Blocking Albania from Joining the EU
Despite being under pressure from member countries, Greece continues to raise objections about Albania joining the European Union. Recently, Athens didn’t sign a joint letter
Iranian Hackers Target US Pennsylvania Water System
Iranian hackers struck the Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa in western Pennsylvania through exploitation of Unitronics programmable logic controllers. The cyber group known as “Cyber
France Tells Lebanon Hezbollah to Back Off
After taking a hard stand calling out Israel for killing ladies and babies in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned Lebanon about the potential
Beyond Political Deadlock, Libya Not Keen on Elections
Libya seems to be shy of holding the already delayed presidential and parliamentary elections. The Libyan people need a legitimate administration to step away from
Hamas and Israel Releases 13 Hostages, 39 Palestinians
Hamas released the first batch of 13 hostages it held captive for 49 days, under a 4-day ceasefire and Palestinian prisoners release deal. The hostages
Israel-Hamas War: 4-Day Ceasefire Goes into Effect in Gaza
With the 4-day ceasefire in effect between Israel and Hamas, the first set of 13 hostages will be released in the next couple of hours.
Not Terrorism, Couple Killed in Explosion Near Canada-US Border
A couple was killed on the US side of the Rainbow Bridge shared with Canada when their car crashed and exploded. The Bentley was traveling
Pakistan’s Exit Fees for Afghan Refugees Alarming
UN agencies and western countries are crying foul about Pakistan charging over $800 in exit fees for every Afghan refugee who fled Afghanistan when the
Susan Sarandon Pays Price of Taking a Pro-Palestine Stand
Oscar-winning actor Susan Sarandon has been dropped by UTA, a Hollywood talent agency, for taking a pro-Palestine stand and participating in a pro-Palestinian rally over
Will Israel Agree to a Hostage and Ceasefire Deal with Hamas?
About two weeks ago the US President Joe Biden said there would be a three-day ceasefire and Hamas was willing to release about 50 hostages,