Category: Middle East

Is Bashar al-Assad’s Rule Coming to an End? Syria’s Future Amid Growing Rebel Advances and International Pressure
- By Salma Hossein
- . December 9, 2024
Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad, a figure whose iron-fisted leadership has defined the country for over two decades, is facing unprecedented challenges as rebel forces continue

War Tactics or Violations? Deadly White Phosphorus Usage by Israel in Lebanon Sparks Outrage
- By Raven Ruma
- . December 5, 2024
In southern Lebanon Israel has heavily deployed white phosphorus to a strip that lines up with a region its army has designated as a red

Arab University Rankings 2024: Saudi Arabia and UAE Lead the Way as Jordan and Egypt Rise in Academic Strength
- By Raven Ruma
- . December 5, 2024
The latest Times Higher Education (THE) Arab University Rankings highlight a transformative period for higher education in the Arab world. While Saudi Arabia and the

Egypt Slams Israel and Global Silence Over Gaza Crisis at High-Stakes Cairo Conference
- By Roshan Amiri
- . December 3, 2024
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty delivered a scathing rebuke of “the Israeli occupation forces” during an international conference on Gaza held in Cairo on Monday,

Why Rabat Should Be on Your 2024 Travel List: Morocco’s Hidden Gem Awaits
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . December 3, 2024
The Moroccan capital of Rabat, often overshadowed by the bustling energy of Marrakech, the intricate streets of Fez, and the romantic allure of Tangier, is

What are Christmas Traditions in the Arab World?
- By Raven Ruma
- . December 2, 2024
Christian communities in the Middle East are among the oldest in the world, tracing their origins back over two millennia to the early days of

Russian Airstrikes Target Syrian Rebels Advancing Beyond Aleppo
- By RDA Gulf Correspondent
- . December 2, 2024
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) headquartered in the UK said that Russia launched “a series of air strikes” in Syria on Sunday as

Undocumented Foreign Workers in Iraq: Navigating Legal Hurdles, Exploitation, and the Push for Reform
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . December 1, 2024
Iraq, once ravaged by years of conflict, is now becoming an unexpected destination for many foreign workers seeking new opportunities. Among them are hundreds of

World Halal Summit Highlights $8 Trillion Global Halal Market Expansion
- By Roshan Amiri
- . November 29, 2024
The global halal economy has grown to $8 trillion in the last nine years, says Aylin Sengul, coordinator of the World Halal Summit. Sengul explained

US-Brokered Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon Announced
- By Raven Ruma
- . November 27, 2024
US President Joe Biden has announced a 60-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon. This is a significant step toward ending the year-long conflict between