Category: Middle East
Libya’s Central Bank Crisis: UN Mediation Efforts Aim to Ease Rising Tensions
- By Layla Nour
- . September 3, 2024
Long torn by internal conflict, Libya finds itself once more at a crossroads as tensions over Central Bank authority explode. In an attempt to arbitrate
Egypt’s Tensions with Ethiopia Over GERD Escalate as Cairo Threatens Action
- By Fatima Saif
- . 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 Hassan Rahim
- . 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 Layla Nour
- . 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 Hassan Rahim
- . 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 Fatima Saif
- . 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 Hassan Rahim
- . 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 Layla Nour
- . 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 Fatima Saif
- . 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 Fatima Saif
- . 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