Category: Middle East

Egypt’s Tensions with Ethiopia Over GERD Escalate as Cairo Threatens Action
- By Sulaiman
- . September 2, 2024
Egypt has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council, warning over Ethiopia’s ongoing construction and filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), hence

The Most Popular Tourist Sights in the Middle East
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . September 1, 2024
Long the cradle of civilization, the Middle East is the fascinating mix of history, culture, and amazing geography. Visiting appeal outside of visiting historic sites

Israeli Military Targets Hamas Leader in Major West Bank Operation
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 30, 2024
The Israeli military has verified the death of Wissam Khazem, a senior member of the Palestinian militant group Hamas, in a major escalation of military

UNICEF Oman and Ministry of Social Development Collaborate on Integrated Early Childhood Development Centres
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . August 29, 2024
Under the direction of the Ministry of Social Development, UNICEF Oman has significantly improved early children care and education. Draft study on the creation of

Bahrain Gears Up to Host the 2nd Edition of Fintech Forward in October
- By Sulaiman
- . August 28, 2024
One of the major events in the worldwide fintech scene, Fintech Forward will be held in Bahrain. Part of the 2024 Transformation Agenda delivered by

Assad Acknowledges Challenges in Restoring Syrian-Turkish Relations
- By Hashim Sheikh
- . August 26, 2024
Speaking to the Parliament in Damascus on Sunday, Syrian President Bashar Assad noted that efforts to mend ties with Turkey had not yet shown any

Airlines Reroute Over Afghanistan as Middle East Tensions Escalate
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 24, 2024
After years of avoiding its airspace, big airlines including Singapore Airlines, British Airways, and Lufthansa have boosted their flights over Afghanistan in a marked change

Bahrain Faces Sanctions for Doping, Halts Naturalization of Athletes
- By Salma Hossein
- . August 22, 2024
After a slew of doping-related penalties, Bahrain’s effective but divisive approach of naturalizing athletes from Africa abruptly stopped. The Kingdom, which had a reputation for

Morocco’s Ambitious Plan for the World’s Largest Football Stadium
- By Salma Hossein
- . August 21, 2024
Morocco has declared wants to build the biggest football stadium in the world in a daring attempt to confirm its candidature for the 2030 FIFA

International Delegations Issue Joint Statement on Sudan Talks: A Path Forward for Humanitarian Aid
- By Raven Ruma
- . August 19, 2024
A historic turning point in handling the dire circumstances in Sudan, a coalition of international delegations including the United Arab Emirates, United States, Switzerland, the