Hungary's Orban in Israel for controversial visit – France 24 France 24 now HungaryHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrived for a controversial visit to Israel on Wednesday as he and his counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu find...
Video: New road infrastructure projects to improve traffic flow in Dubai Khaleej Times 28 minutes ago United Arab EmiratesThe construction of the new roads aim to improve the capacity of the traffic flow on Sheikh Zayed Road.
Interview with French extremism researcher Olivier Roy: They love death as we love life: jihad and the roots of terror Qantara.de 44 minutes ago SyriaFrench extremism researcher Olivier Roy talks to Eren Guvercin about the Catch 22 situation of European Muslims expected to speak for Islam,...
Lebanon’s mountains in a sorry state The Daily Star 1 hour ago NewsIn the Babylonian epic of Gilgamesh, the protagonist, a Sumerian king, journeys to Mount Lebanon, deforests its famed cedar trees and beheads...
Israel adopts divisive Jewish nation-state law Reuters 1 hour ago NewsIsrael passed a law on Thursday to declare that only Jews have the right of self-determination in the country, something members of the Arab...
Lebanon ready to legalise medicinal marijuana, parliament speaker says Al-Araby 3 hours ago NewsLebanon is ready to exploit the lucrative medicinal marijuana market.
Israeli Knesset to vote on Jewish Nation-State Bill Al Jazeera 13 hours ago NewsIf passed, the law will define Israel exclusively as nation of Jewish people, marginalising 1.8 million Palestinians.
K Health secures $12.5 million, launches healthcare app in New York Haaretz 2 days ago BusinessTechNation | Three global healthcare companies get aid to expand Israel-based R&D ■ ObserveIT raises $33 million for insider cybersecurity...
The Ayoub Sisters: Egyptian-Scottish musical duo know no bounds Al-Araby 6 days ago MusicThe New Arab meets: The Ayoub Sisters, the classically trained multi-instrumentalists taking the crossover world by storm one catchy cover at...
Sunday Submissions: Ghassan Kanafani Scholarship Arabic Literature 4 days ago Culture“This scholarship is open to Palestinian-American youth and Palestinian youth residing in the US, ages 18-25.”.
Ruby the robot waitress serves up a treat in Dubai The National 2 days ago TechnologySari-clad automaton could be the first of many to work in UAE restaurants.
Business advice for up-and-coming entrepreneurs in the Middle East Arabian Business 4 days ago BusinessTech entrepreneur Vic Bageria, who founded analytics firm Savant Data System, spent years pursuing failing business ideas before learning what...
Puppies dumped in Dubai die after being infected with deadly virus The National 4 hours ago EducationTwo young Labradors diagnosed with parvovirus die just days after being found near Al Qudra.
Dubai schools set to welcome 1,480 new teachers this year Khaleej Times 1 week ago EducationSuccessful applicants are coming in from Ireland, Canada, the UK and US predominantly.
Anger as Lebanese authorities deport 'abused' Kenyan domestic worker Al-Araby 17 hours ago Human RightsAnti-kafala activists say the assault is.
Morocco: Journalist Convicted on Dubious Charge Human Rights Watch 1 day ago Human RightsA Moroccan court has sentenced a prominent journalist to three years in prison on a dubious charge of failing to report a security threat, Human...
Middle Eastern Limonana Recipe Epicurious 2 days ago FoodThis bright-green combination of lemon and mint is found on tables throughout the Middle East.
'Let them eat cake' former mufti tells hungry Egyptians Al-Araby 1 week ago FoodEgypt's former mufti has told Egyptians who can't afford to eat meat to stop complaining and have a slice of cake instead.
The mango sauce connecting Indians, Israelis and Palestinians – and taking high-end restaurants by storm Haaretz 5 weeks ago CultureDescribed by some culinary wizards as the Mideast equivalent of umami, tangy amba, with its still-unclear provenance, has undergone 'gourmetization,'...
8 things you should know about bao Condé Nast Traveller 7 weeks ago FoodWe take a close look at China’s famous steamed buns.
Battle of the Palates in the Middle East Lobe Log 8 weeks ago Foodby James M. Dorsey Nothing in a swath of land stretching from the Atlantic coast of Africa to China is undisputed. Food is often emblematic of...
Dessert served to Japanese prime minister in Tom Dixon shoe Dezeen 10 weeks ago DesignA solid aluminium cast of one of Tom Dixon's brogues has caused an awkward diplomatic faux pas during an official visit by the Japanese...
UAE visa updates tourists need to know Condé Nast Traveller 2 days ago TravelYour family vacation to Dubai just got easier.
Yasmin Khan’s Palestinian recipes: hummus, kefte and pomegranate cake The Guardian 4 days ago TravelWith her new cookbook, Zaitoun, Yasmin Khan shines a light on Palestine and its people. Plus seven recipes from the book.
Volunteers work to save rural heritage of Lebanon’s ‘most beautiful villages’ The Arab Weekly 5 days ago Travelthe founders of “Les plus Beaux Villages du Liban” are helping preserve what is left of Lebanon's rural heritage and its millennia-old...
Sudan regrets new US travel warning over 'terror' risks Al-Araby 2 weeks ago EnvironmentAuthorities in Sudan regret a new US travel advisory urging Americans against visiting the African country where Washington warned.
Iran’s ancient engineering marvel BBC 4 weeks ago TravelDating back around 3,000 years, the qanat is an ingenious and sustainable solution to Iran’s dearth of easily accessible water.
The Holy City: Everything you need to know when traveling to Jerusalem Haaretz 8 weeks ago TravelWhat to do, where to eat and how to get around the holiest city in Israel.
#NoBan: One woman's World Cup fight to open stadiums to Iranian women Middle East Eye 6 days ago WomenWomen have been banned from going to football matches in Iran since the 1979 revolution. So Maryam Qashqaei Shojaei went to Russia instead.
Tunisian women lead battle for truth and justice Al-Araby 1 week ago Human RightsWomen are watching closely to make sure the transitional justice process will give dignity to those who suffered violence and abuse, writes Alessandra...
Islamist-backed candidate becomes first woman mayor of Tunis – France 24 France 24 2 weeks ago WomenIslamist-backed candidate Souad Abderrahim defeated a city official who served under ousted despot Zine el Abidine Ben Ali on Tuesday to become...
Saudi women ‘still enslaved’, says activist as driving ban ends Reuters 4 weeks ago NewsBEIRUT (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women are still.
Saudi Arabia and China: More Alike Than Different Lobe Log 8 weeks ago Human Rightsby Thomas W. Lippman Before 1990, Saudi Arabia did not have diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. The rigidly anti-communist...
Young Jordanians taste political protest for the first time Reuters 6 weeks ago NewsJordanian accountant Leen Samer has never attended a protest in Amman before.
Once upon a time: Preserving history and heritage in Palestine Al-Araby 11 weeks ago CultureFeature: A filmmaker hopes a new series of recorded oral histories of elders in pre-1948 Palestine will preserve culture and history in the region,...
Egypt calls for ban on phone game that urges 'players' to self-harm Middle East Eye 12 weeks ago YouthAttorney general targets 'Blue Whale Challenge', which sets users deadly tasks, after several game-related deaths of youngsters.
Freedom Through Art zenith 16 weeks ago ArtIn conservative Benghazi the cultural space Tanarout has become a haven from the war, a space where boys and girls can escape growing extremism...
Education for education’s sake? The conundrum facing Palestinian youth The World Bank 17 weeks ago EducationWhen it comes to education and human development, the Palestinian territories have traditionally outperformed countries with similar GNI per...
Israel passes controversial 'nation-state' law – France 24 France 24 3 hours ago ReligionIsrael passed a law on Thursday to declare that only Jews have the right of self-determination in the country, something members of the Arab...
US Episcopal Church adopts human rights resolutions for Palestine Middle East Eye 5 days ago ReligionChurch plans to institute human rights screening of companies in Israel and Palestine.
The Crossway by Guy Stagg review – a 3,400-mile walk to Jerusalem The Guardian 2 weeks ago CultureThe pilgrimage described in this engagingly honest memoir is not a religious one, though there’s plenty of pain and privation.
Ethnicity vs religious identity: What does being a Muslim actually mean? Al-Araby 5 weeks ago ReligionComment: In western Europe and the US, 'Muslim' is often used as a marker of ethnic origin, rather than of religion, writes Khaled...
North Korea rights abuses ‘matter of discussion’ by U.S.: official Reuters 7 weeks ago NewsHuman rights abuses in North Korea, including violations of religious freedom, are a.
The turbulent life of the British School of Archaeology in Iraq The Guardian 2 days ago CultureLaunched in 1932 the school has spent almost a century uncovering Iraq’s ancient treasures, including the spectacular Assyrian capital...
Riding the Korean wave: K-pop’s growing Beirut fanbase feels the 'flow' Middle East Eye 3 days ago CultureA tri-annual convention in Beirut unites K-pop fans to gossip about Korean pop stars, exchange dance tips and compete in trivia games.
Ali Zafar in ‘trouble’? Khaleej Times 3 days ago CultureAli Zafar and Maya Ali sit down for a chat with City Times about their upcoming release Teefa in Trouble.
Banipal highlights literary journeys through Arab cinema The Arab Weekly 6 days ago CultureBanipal magazine's latest issue sheds light on London’s Safar Film Festival and Morocco’s Assilah Festival.
The 20 best restaurants in Israel right now, according to Gault & Millau Haaretz 1 week ago CultureIn a ceremony held in Tel Aviv, the influential restaurant guide announced its return to Israel and revealed the outstanding restaurants and...
Review: ‘Conspiracy in Modern Egyptian Literature’ Arabic Literature 1 week ago CultureBy reading Ashour’s work, the author remarks that “conspiracism, or waswasa, alerts us to lurking dangers, but it also constitutes...
Rooftop solar now exceeds 50MW: Khoury The Daily Star 6 hours ago BusinessElectrical power generated from “rooftop” solar photovoltaic systems in Lebanon now exceeds 50 megawatts, said Pierre al-Khoury,...
Business in Brief: Zap plans to go public at valuation that could reach $193m Haaretz 2 days ago BusinessFIMI selling Ham-Let; Housing & Construction executive under house arrest; stocks little changed as energy stocks fall.
EU protects firms as it fights US bid to isolate Iran – France 24 France 24 3 days ago BusinessEU countries on Monday gave European firms legal cover to operate in Iran despite the US pullout from the nuclear deal, after a report that the...
Entrepreneur of the Week: Dawaami’s Kamal Al Samarrai Arabian Business 4 days ago BusinessA veteran of the recruitment industry, Kamal Al Samarrai has self funded a new platform that he says can be scaled around the world.
Egypt’s subsidy cuts take their toll on housing costs The Arab Weekly 5 days ago BusinessEgypt’s economic reforms are raising commodity prices across the board.
Turkish lira hits record low, days after Erdogan's new government appointed Middle East Eye 7 days ago BusinessCurrency falls after president appoints son-in-law as new finance minister, as economists fret over central bank independence.
Artist captures war as seen by children – toys included Reuters 1 week ago ArtU.S. photographer Brian McCarty wants you to see the horrors of war, but through the eyes of a child.
Wooden Dezeen 4 days ago DesignA bulging, elevated timber structure wraps the exhibition spaces of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv, completed by Israeli...
Merkel’s allies told to show Christian values in immigration policy Reuters 12 hours ago AlgeriaChancellor Angela Merkel's Bavarian allies, who are pressing her to toughen up immigration policy, should remember their Christian roots and...
Clashes between security forces and conscripts in the Algerian Army The Arab Weekly 12 hours ago AlgeriaThousands of Algerian army recruits began fresh protests over their socio-economic conditions after the government failed to meet demands they...
Gulf Designs on Jordan’s Foreign Policy Carnegie Endowment 2 days ago AlgeriaGulf economic aid has averted Jordan's debt crisis for now, but further support may require concessions regarding the kingdom's previously independent...
UK arms sales to human rights abusers 'almost double' Al-Araby 20 hours ago BahrainArms sales to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Israel and Bahrain.
Three career tips for young entrepreneurs in the Middle East Arabian Business 7 days ago BusinessEbraheem Al Samadi started his entrepreneurial experience aged just 14.
Photos: First female Bahraini royal flies warplane Khaleej Times 1 week ago BahrainIt was the first flight in a warplane piloted by a Bahraini woman.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait new cooperation council could see oil production resuming in joint fields Al-Araby 4 hours ago EgyptKuwait and Saudi Arabia have agreed to set up a bilateral cooperation council, following the establishment of a similar council between Saudi...
Egypt’s new cybercrime law: What Sisi sees Qantara.de 24 hours ago EgyptIn May 2018, Egypt’s parliament approved several new pieces of legislation, regulating the press and the media, but also the controversial...
'An assassination of journalism': Egypt passes controversial media laws Middle East Eye 2 days ago EgyptPersonal social media accounts with more than 5,000 followers set to be monitored under legislation decried by journalists and rights groups.
Evacuation of two pro-Assad Syrian villages complete: Ikhbariya TV Reuters 3 hours ago NewsThe evacuation of all civilians from two loyalist Syrian villages that were besieged by rebels in the northwest is complete, Syria's Ikhbariya...
Iran Says Trump Sought Meeting With President 8 Times at U.N. Last Year NY Times 8 hours ago IranThe claim, if confirmed, suggests that President Trump was far more interested in talking with Iran’s president than had been previously...
China president chooses UAE for first overseas visit since re-election Al-Araby 10 hours ago IranChina's president will visit the UAE on Thursday, with final...
Bombs and mortars rock Iraq's restive city of Kirkuk Al-Araby 6 hours ago IraqA series of explosives in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk has injured at least 11 people.
In Iraq, old grievances fuel deadly protests The Arab Weekly 15 hours ago IraqSocial grievances that once simmered on the back burner in Iraq have boiled over in a series of protests.
OPEC, non-OPEC compliance with oil cuts fall to around 120 percent… Reuters 15 hours ago NewsOPEC and non-OPEC's compliance with oil output curbs has declined to around 120 percent in June from 147 percent in May, two sources familiar...
Palestine delegation presents critical UN poverty report, despite US, Israel restrictions Al-Araby 4 hours ago EnvironmentAlleged attempts by the US and Israel to scupper Palestine's efforts to present a report on poverty in the occupied territories have failed,...
Lebanon to consider legalizing cannabis growing: official Reuters 9 hours ago NewsLebanon's parliament is considering legalizing the cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said on Wednesday,...
Israel to pass law enshrining ' national self-determination' for Jews only Middle East Eye 14 hours ago IsraelPalestinian and left-wing lawmakers warn the Nation-State law will enshrine 'Jewish supremacy' in Israel.
Israel adopts controversial ‘Jewish nation-state’ law The Arab Weekly 1 hour ago Israel-Palestinan TerritoriesHead of the Arab Joint List alliance Ayman Odeh denounced the law as ‘the death of our democracy’.
A more sensible two-state vision for Israel and Palestine +972 18 hours ago Israel-Palestinan TerritoriesPolitical separation doesn't necessitate geographic and demographic separation. By Said Zeedani Just a few weeks into the al-Aqsa Intifada...
Jewish groups worldwide voice support for pro-Palestine BDS movement Al-Araby 2 days ago IsraelThe initiative was spearheaded by the US-based Jewish Voice for Peace organisation and 36 other Jewish groups from 15 countries signed the joint...
Will Syrian takeover of key crossing boost Jordan's economy? Al Jazeera 14 hours ago NewsLocals hope lucrative trade routes will re-open after seizure of the Nassib-Jaber border crossing by the Syrian army.
Jordan hints at restoring Qatar relations as Doha pledges to hire unemployed youth Al-Araby 18 hours ago EgyptJordan's minister of labour has described the relationship between Amman and Qatar as being.
Syrian army pounds southern city of Nawa, reports of casualties:… Reuters 1 day ago NewsThe Syrian army late on Tuesday launched intensive aerial strikes on the city of Nawa in southern Deraa province with reports of dozens of civilian...
NATO 'ready to welcome' Saudi Arabia and Oman to regional security pact Al-Araby 3 days ago KuwaitA UAE-based news publication said NATO is ready to welcome in Saudi Arabia and Oman to its Istanbul cooperation initiative.
149 suffer food poisoning after eating at falafel restaurant Khaleej Times 5 days ago KuwaitThey have been summoned as prosecution opens investigation.
Arabian Business Entrepreneur of the Week: Frank Porter’s Anna Skigin Arabian Business 1 week ago BusinessAnna Skigin left behind careers in finance and retail to self-fund a concept that tackles a gap in the new and emerging 'sharing economy'.
Turkey rules American pastor will remain jailed over terrorism and spying charges Haaretz 3 hours ago LebanonAndrew Brunson, a Christian pastor from North Carolina, was accused of helping the group that staged the failed 2016 coup ■ Trump says...
Turkish power barge gives Lebanon three months 'free' electricity Al-Araby 9 hours ago LebanonEsra Sultan, a Turkish 'power barge', docked in Lebanon’s coastal town of Jiyyeh on Wednesday evening, giving residents free...
Turkish power barge officially docks in Jiyyeh for 3 months The Daily Star 10 hours ago NewsThe Turkish power barge was officially docked Wednesday evening in the coastal Chouf town of Jiyyeh, where it will provide Lebanon's power...
Med migrant deaths spark war of words BBC 19 hours ago LibyaSpanish rescuers say Italy and Libya's coastguard.
Libyan coastguard accused of abandoning three migrants in sea The Guardian 22 hours ago LibyaRescue group says it found a woman and child dead and a woman alive in Mediterranean.
IMF raises growth forecast for Saudi Arabia amid rising oil prices Al-Araby 1 day ago AfghanistanThe International Monetary Fund has raised its growth forecast for Saudi Arabia amid rising oil prices, noting the rest of the region will experience...
Arab dictatorships in crisis: The Middle East's militia mentality Qantara.de 2 hours ago MoroccoA militia mentality has gripped many Arab states. Today it seems that the regionʹs authoritarian regimes are resorting to methods more commonly...
HRW slams Morocco over journalist's 3-year jail term Al-Araby 17 hours ago MoroccoHamid el Mahdaoui was sentenced in June for.
EBRD lends SDX Energy $10 mln to develop Moroccan gas supply network Reuters 19 hours ago MoroccoThe European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed a deal on Wednesday to lend $10 million to SDX Energy so it can expand its...
Iraq seeks Saudi help with energy crisis as protests continue Al-Araby 2 days ago IranThis comes after Iran scaled back the quantity of electricity shared with Iraq as Tehran grapples with its own domestic tensions.
Mandatory medical insurance to enter this Arab country Khaleej Times 3 days ago OmanThe nation is currently working to create a plan for the implementation of compulsory health insurance.
How could Iran disrupt Gulf oil flows? Reuters 1 week ago NewsThe commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said last week that Tehran would block all exports through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf if countries...
Top UN court to rule in Qatar lawsuit against UAE next week Al-Araby 17 hours ago EgyptThe United Nations' highest legal body will next week issue a verdict in a lawsuit by Qatar accusing the United Arab Emirates of discrimination...
Did Qatar pay over $1 billion in ransom to terrorists during hostage crisis? Khaleej Times 2 days ago QatarThe original voice and text messages were leaked earlier this year.
Qatari envoy sheds light on US plans for Gaza Al Jazeera 2 days ago NewsIsrael and Hamas have a tacit understanding not to escalate the conflict into a full-fledged war, Qatari mediator says.
Royal prince crashes wedding, surprising everyone Khaleej Times 2 hours ago Saudi ArabiaA Saudi prince surprised everybody at a wedding in Saudi Arabia's Hail over the weekend by crashing it.
French envoy for Yemen meets Houthis, pushes aid effort Reuters 12 hours ago NewsFrance's envoy for Yemen met the leaders of the Iran-aligned Houthis in the Yemeni capital on Wednesday as part of Paris's efforts to help alleviate...
Saudi Arabia releases Egyptian 'drug mule granny' after 4 month ordeal Al-Araby 15 hours ago EgyptAn Egyptian grandmother, who was duped into smuggling drugs while attempting to perform the lesser pilgrimage to Mecca, will return home after...
Buses depart Syrian regime Idlib villages, following three-year siege Al-Araby 8 hours ago NewsTwo Syrian villages which have been besieged by rebels for year year are being emptied of their inhabitants, following a deal between the two...
Evacuation of two pro-Assad Syrian villages under way Reuters 19 hours ago NewsAn evacuation began overnight of thousands of people from two loyalist Syrian villages that are besieged by rebels in the northwest, a war monitor...
Why Won’t Donald Trump Speak for America? NY Times 2 days ago OpinionThe president lays himself at Vladimir Putin’s feet.
Tunisia-EU 'open skies' agreement in limbo The Arab Weekly 22 hours ago TunisiaA Tunisia-EU “open skies” agreement signed in December is expected to open Tunisia’s airspace to low-cost flights from European...
Urban development in Tunisia: Keeping the speculators out of Tunis Qantara.de 23 hours ago TunisiaWhile there is a gradual reawakening of interest among the inhabitants of the Tunisian capital in their historical old town, the cityʹs...
Tunisian ministers have to declare property under anti-corruption law Middle East Eye 1 day ago TunisiaSenior officials in the public sector, banks, judges, security forces, journalists and unions are also subject to anti-enrichment measure.
Two years after failed coup, Turkey ends state of emergency – France 24 France 24 7 hours ago TurkeyTurkey's state of emergency, imposed after 2016's failed coup, came to an end on Thursday, but the opposition fears it will be replaced...
US pastor on trial in Turkey hopes for release The Arab Weekly 20 hours ago TurkeyThe trial of a US pastor who is accused of aiding terror groups and engaging in espionage has resumed in a town in western Turkey.
EU to curb steel imports after Trump tariffs Reuters 22 hours ago NewsThe European Union will launch measures on Thursday designed to prevent a surge of steel imports into the bloc following the U.S. imposition...
Gadgets causing obesity among kids: Survey Khaleej Times 4 hours ago HealthA survey found nine out of 10 children in the UAE have access to smartphones.
UAE weather: Temperatures could hit 49C inland The National 4 hours ago EnvironmentIt will be hot and hazy across the country, say forecasters.
The most dangerous job in Yemen’s war zone? Being a homegrown reporter Middle East Eye 20 hours ago United Arab EmiratesStarved to death, tortured, used as a human shield: any journalist exposing violence and corruption in Yemen can become a target.
California man pleads guilty to terrorism charges Reuters 5 hours ago NewsA California man pleaded guilty on Wednesday to opening social media accounts to provide support to Islamic State, according to court documents.
Yemen's Houthis claim 'drone attack' on Saudi Aramco facility Al-Araby 10 hours ago YemenYemen's Houthi rebels claimed that a drone attack was the reason for a fire at a Saudi Aramco plant on Wednesday. The oil giant has denied...
Congress Can Help Stave Off New Humanitarian Disaster in Yemen Lobe Log 18 hours ago Opinionby William D. Hartung The war in Yemen is a humanitarian disaster. The Saudi/UAE intervention that began in March of 2015 has resulted in thousands...
