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tanger med port
Middle East Opinion World

Can Tanger Med Port Turn Crisis Traffic into Long-Term Growth?

The international shipping industry is in the midst of a massive transformation due to the geopolitical tensions that have been building up. Tanger Med Port

women leaders in Arab countries
Middle East Opinion

7 Influential Women Leaders in the Arab Countries Shaping Modern Power Narratives

Why Women Leaders in the Arab Countries Are Redefining Power In the Arab world, women’s heads are no longer languishing in the symbolic world, especially

Best Suhoor in Zamalek
Opinion Tourism

Best Suhoor Spots in Cairo’s Zamalek This Ramadan

The colorful island district turns into a gastronomic heaven as a holy month is coming close. The nightlife in the streets is equally unforgettable as

Marrakech
Opinion

Why Artists Are Flocking to Marrakech: The Creative Capital of the Moment

Over the past years, Marrakech has become a kind of magnet to painters, designers, filmmakers and even digital creators worldwide. The city is full of

Egypt secret drone base
Middle East News Opinion Politics

Egypt’s Shadow Air Base: The Secret Drone Hub Fueling Sudan’s War

The discovery of a new study by The New York Times has given a new awareness to the foreign world regarding the diminished involvement of

Cairo Square safety
News Opinion

Is Cairo Square Safe for Tourists in 2026

By the time we are in 2026, the heart of the capital of Egypt will continue to be a lively destination to international tourists. Cairo

Iran military threat to US bases in Gulf
World Middle East News Opinion Politics

Why Iran’s New Military Warning Has Washington and Its Neighbors on Edge

A new military warning from Tehran has put Washington and several U.S. partners in the Gulf on high alert. The language is sharp, and it

South Yemen
Opinion

South Yemen: This Is an Invasion, Not “Stabilization”

The operation that is going on in South Yemen is being marketed as security and stabilization, though I am going to give it its true

Protecting Civilians in South Arabia Through Stability
Opinion

Protecting Civilians Means Strengthening What Works

Recent western statements calling for possible military intervention in South Yemen are framed as efforts to “protect civilians.” But for people living on the ground,

When Political Readiness Becomes a National Duty in South Yemen
Opinion

When Political Readiness Becomes a National Duty in South Yemen

In our region, we have learned often the hard way that states are not built on slogans, hesitation, or endless negotiations. They are built on