Category: Middle East

In a landmark ruling, a Saudi court orders the naming and shaming of a man convicted of sexual harassment
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 12, 2022
Saudi Arabia– A Saudi court has sentenced a man convicted of sexual harassment with public defamation, in addition to a prison sentence and a fine.

Two former Israeli prime ministers face off in court in Tel Aviv
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 11, 2022
Israel–In Tel Aviv, two former Israeli prime ministers squared off in court, with Benjamin Netanyahu and his family suing Ehud Olmert for slander. Mr Netanyahu,

Turkey urges Greece not to extend its territorial waters to 12 miles in the Aegean sea
- By Alaina
- . January 10, 2022
Turkey– Turkey urged Greece not to increase its territorial waters from six to twelve nautical miles in the Aegean sea, an elongated embayment of the

Saudi Arabia claims there are no criminal accusations in the Dakar rally accident
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 9, 2022
Saudi Arabia– The Saudi foreign ministry said on Friday that preliminary findings of an inquiry into an accident during the Dakar motor rally last week

United Nations demands Lebanese Authorities a probe into attack against peacekeepers
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 7, 2022
Lebanon– Unknown assailants attacked the ‘blue helmets’ on Tuesday night. Vehicles belonging to the United Nations were damaged, and official materials were taken. “The peacekeepers

Israel: Coronavirus infections have spiked to a new record high since the outbreak of the pandemic
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 6, 2022
Israel–For the first time in nearly two years, Israel opened its doors to tourists. However, it slammed shut after only a month. Now, the omicron

Lebanon’s Prime Minister will call a cabinet meeting within days for the first time since October
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 5, 2022
Lebanon–For the first time in over three months, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati indicated on Wednesday that he will assemble the Cabinet in the coming

Egypt expresses an interest in bidding for the 2036 Olympic Games
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 4, 2022
Egypt– Egypt has set its sights on hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhi informed Sky News Arabia that

In the midst of the Gaza Strip’s hostilities, Egypt has issued an appeal for calm.
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 3, 2022
Egypt–Egyptian officials have pressed Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza to halt hostilities and respect a truce that has been in effect since the war

Bahrain appoints its first ambassador to Damascus in ten years
- By Roshan Amiri
- . January 1, 2022
Bahrain– On Thursday , Bahrain appointed its first ambassador to Damascus since it downgraded relations with the outbreak of the conflict in Syria. The appointment