- 17 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.
Articles By This Author
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,
Oman: Town of Jinns, Bahla Where Men Turn into Donkeys
There’s a small town in Oman, a few kilometers from Nizma. Bahla is where mystery and superstition consume mankind’s very being with crumbling walls, and
Hezbollah Escalates Attacks on Israel with New Weapons
What was once deemed unlikely has escalated, Hezbollah and Israel exchanged rocket and missile fire near the Lebanese-Israeli border. There are concerns that this could
Man-made Crisis in Gaza, Thirst and Starvation: UN
After more than a month of war in Gaza, with Israel cutting off access to electricity, water and food, as well as no healthcare for