Yemen rebel leader willing to give UN control of key port Al-Araby 11 minutes ago IranYemen's rebel leader said is he willing to give UN control of the key...
Yemen president defends Saudi-led strikes BBC 36 minutes ago YemenAbdrabbuh Mansour Hadi says he has no regrets about the Saudi-led military operation in Yemen.
Turkish barge won't stay over 3 months: PSP The Daily Star 59 minutes ago NewsCaretaker Energy Minister Cesar Abi Khalil and a delegation of Chouf lawmakers met Tuesday to discuss a power barge that was set to provide Lebanon...
Russian airstrike kills Syrians marching in Golan Heights Al-Araby 60 minutes ago NewsSyrians displaced from the Assad regime's brutal assault on Daraa were killed during a Russian airstrike as they marched towards the Golan...
Eight migrants found dead in shipping container in Libya Al Jazeera 1 hour ago NewsEight people died in a container packed with 90 other migrants who are in critical condition in western Libya.
Two migrants die on boat left adrift by Libyan coast guard: charity Reuters 3 hours ago NewsA woman and a boy adrift in the Mediterranean died just hours before help reached their damaged dinghy, Spanish rescuers said on Tuesday after...
K Health secures $12.5 million, launches healthcare app in New York Haaretz 4 hours ago BusinessTechNation | Three global healthcare companies get aid to expand Israel-based R&D ■ ObserveIT raises $33 million for insider cybersecurity...
Court orders stop to Costa Brava expansions The Daily Star 4 hours ago NewsA court has ordered to halt the expansion of south Beirut’s Costa Brava landfill, in a case filed by civil society group United for Lebanon,...
How US stance on Iran could raise price of peace in Lebanon The Christian Science Monitor 1 day ago NewsFor any country, what does achieving domestic tranquility cost? In Lebanon, the triumph of Hezbollah has brought relative calm but pushed the...
The Ayoub Sisters: Egyptian-Scottish musical duo know no bounds Al-Araby 4 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 3 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 8 hours 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 2 days ago BusinessTech entrepreneur Vic Bageria, who founded analytics firm Savant Data System, spent years pursuing failing business ideas before learning what...
Social media addiction could harm emotional development, experts warn The National 7 hours ago EducationDoctors at Erada Rehabilitation centre reveal new department to help treat those affected.
Dubai schools set to welcome 1,480 new teachers this year Khaleej Times 6 days ago EducationSuccessful applicants are coming in from Ireland, Canada, the UK and US predominantly.
UK human rights report an international embarrassment Middle East Eye 2 hours ago Human RightsThis document no longer signals Britain’s virtue, but has become the most eloquent statement of its double standards.
Lawyer 'used sensationalist language in Iraq torture case' The Guardian 8 hours ago Human RightsClaim made in appeal against acquittal of Martyn Day over handling of claims UK soldiers killed captured Iraqis.
Middle Eastern Limonana Recipe Epicurious 1 day 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 7 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 17 hours ago TravelYour family vacation to Dubai just got easier.
Yasmin Khan’s Palestinian recipes: hummus, kefte and pomegranate cake The Guardian 3 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 3 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 4 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 6 days 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...
US Episcopal Church adopts human rights resolutions for Palestine Middle East Eye 4 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.
Eid celebrations mark end of Muslim holy month France 24 5 weeks ago ReligionMuslims around the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Fitr on Friday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan when the faithful fast...
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 13 hours 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 1 day 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 2 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 4 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...
Egypt names first five state companies to float shares under privatization scheme The Daily Star 5 hours ago BusinessEgypt on Tuesday announced the names of the first five state companies that will offer shares this year as part of a plan to boost public finances...
Business in Brief: Zap plans to go public at valuation that could reach $193m Haaretz 5 hours 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 1 day 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 3 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 3 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 6 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 3 days ago DesignA bulging, elevated timber structure wraps the exhibition spaces of the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History in Tel Aviv, completed by Israeli...
Gulf Designs on Jordan’s Foreign Policy Carnegie Endowment 5 hours ago AlgeriaGulf economic aid has averted Jordan's debt crisis for now, but further support may require concessions regarding the kingdom's previously independent...
Expelled from France, jihadist attacker 'mentor' Beghal to be retried in Algeria – France 24 France 24 12 hours ago TerrorismA radical Islamic preacher, who became a mentor to at least two jihadists who carried out attacks in France, will be retried in Algeria after...
Algeria to retry militant attackers' 'mentor' expelled from France Al-Araby 18 hours ago AlgeriaA radical preacher, described as a mentor to militants, will be retried in France.
Israel lawmaker echos Saudi-led bloc's demands for FIFA to cancel Qatar 2022 World Cup Al-Araby 9 hours ago BahrainAn Israeli lawmaker has joined a Saudi-led campaign against Qatar, calling on football's governing body to cancel the 2022 World Cup being...
Three career tips for young entrepreneurs in the Middle East Arabian Business 6 days ago BusinessEbraheem Al Samadi started his entrepreneurial experience aged just 14.
Photos: First female Bahraini royal flies warplane Khaleej Times 6 days ago BahrainIt was the first flight in a warplane piloted by a Bahraini woman.
'An assassination of journalism': Egypt passes controversial media laws Middle East Eye 6 hours ago EgyptPersonal social media accounts with more than 5,000 followers set to be monitored under legislation decried by journalists and rights groups.
Egypt cracks down on ‘fake news’ The Arab Weekly 6 hours ago EgyptCritics say a new law will give the government legal basis to crack down on dissent and extend its control over social media.
No more visa fees: Israeli tourists can now enter Jordan for free Al-Araby 7 hours ago EgyptJordan, alongside Egypt, is the only other Arab country that has a peace treaty with Israel and appears to be looking at Israeli tourists to...
Trump: Russia's junior partner in the White House Al-Araby 3 hours ago IranComment: With Trump and Putin closer than ever, things can only get...
Iran files suit in international court against U.S. over sanctions Reuters 4 hours ago NewsIran has filed a lawsuit against the United States alleging that Washington's decision in May to impose sanctions after pulling out of a nuclear...
Europe’s Last Push on the Iran Nuclear Deal Lobe Log 13 hours ago Opinionby Ellie Geranmayeh The Iran nuclear agreement marked its third anniversary in a gloomy state. Despite repeated attempts to keep him on board,...
Iraq seeks Saudi help with energy crisis as protests continue Al-Araby 5 hours ago IranThis comes after Iran scaled back the quantity of electricity shared with Iraq as Tehran grapples with its own domestic tensions.
Iraq: Deadly Basra protests spread to other cities Al Jazeera 9 hours ago NewsDemonstrations erupt in Diyala and Nasiriyah following days of clashes in Basra that left at least seven people dead.
Iraqi police use batons against protesters outside Basra oilfield Middle East Eye 10 hours ago IraqIran-backed militias accuse protests of being part of a 'Zionist-American, Gulf-Turkish plot', as unrest spreads across the south.
Fear of an Irish Settlement Boycott Lobe Log 5 hours ago Opinionby Mitchell Plitnick The Irish Senate passed a bill last week that would criminalize doing any business, in goods or services, with Israeli settlements....
Israel to fund Jews-only booze cruises to wreck inter-racial love Al-Araby 5 hours ago IsraelComment: The Israeli government's crusade against mixed couples is a bigoted and futile policy, writes David Sheen.
Israeli forces 'deliberately killed' Palestinian paramedic Razan Al Jazeera 6 hours ago NewsProbe by Israeli rights group B'Tselem concludes that intentional fatal shot was fired at the Palestinian paramedic.
Jewish groups worldwide voice support for pro-Palestine BDS movement Al-Araby 7 hours 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...
Israel tightens restrictions on Gaza cargo crossing The Arab Weekly 10 hours ago Israel-Palestinan TerritoriesIsrael placed new restrictions on its only cargo crossing with the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in response to continued Hamas hostilities.
Delusions of a Deal The Cairo Review 1 day ago IsraelDonald Trump claims he is the master of deal-making, but will his much-touted.
World's oldest bread discovered at prehistoric site in Jordan Middle East Eye 22 hours ago JordanDiscovery shows that bread-making predates agriculture by thousands of years.
Archaeologists find earliest evidence of bread The Guardian 1 day ago JordanTiny specks of bread found in fireplaces at a site in north-east Jordan used by Natufian hunter-gatherers 14,000 years ago.
From Gaza to Jerusalem to Iran Lobe Log 3 days ago Opinionby Joel Beinin The Palestinian Great March of Return, which began on March 30, 2018 and continued into June, was a popular mobilization of people...
NATO 'ready to welcome' Saudi Arabia and Oman to regional security pact Al-Araby 1 day 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 3 days ago KuwaitThey have been summoned as prosecution opens investigation.
Arabian Business Entrepreneur of the Week: Frank Porter’s Anna Skigin Arabian Business 6 days 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'.
Lebanese activists angry after assaulted Kenyan is deported The Guardian 5 hours ago LebanonTreatment of migrant workers condemned after victim of ‘mob assault is criminalised’.
Activists hail Lebanon court ruling that could protect gay rights Al-Araby 9 hours ago LebanonA controversial article in Lebanese penal code, sees sexual relations 'against nature' - viewed as targeting non-heterosexual relations...
Tensions rise between Amal, pro-Hezbollah MP The Daily Star 9 hours ago NewsRecent criticism from outspoken Baalbeck MP Jamil al-Sayyed leveled at Speaker Nabih Berri’s Amal Movement drew quick rebuke from the Shiite...
Libya state oil company shuts terminal after attack Al-Araby 2 hours ago LibyaCrude exports at Libya's Zawiya terminal was halted on Tuesday, after an attack in which four workers were kidnapped, prompting a decrease...
The stranded orphans of IS fighters BBC 23 hours ago LibyaChildren like Jumana have been left behind after the Islamic State group was pushed out of Sirte, Libya.
EU's Federica Mogherini visits Libya to reopen bloc's mission Al Jazeera 1 day ago NewsThe EU relocated its Libya office to Tunis in 2014 after the 2011 uprising that toppled and killed Muammar Gaddafi.
Diplomatic Relations Between Morocco and Iran Sour Over Western Sahara Dispute Atlantic Council 1 day ago OpinionMorocco cut diplomatic ties with Iran on May 1, 2018 after allegations of Iranian meddling in the Western Sahara dispute. The Moroccan Minister...
Saudi reforms are meaningless as long as male guardianship persists Al-Araby 1 day ago Women's rightsComment: The locking up of activists serves as a reminder that the Kingdom is neither interested in women's rights, nor in greater democratisation,...
Morocco’s trade deficit widens 7.8 pct year/year in January-June Reuters 1 day ago MoroccoMorocco’s trade deficit widened by 7.8 percent to 100.832 billion dirhams ($10.7 billion) in the first six months of 2018 compared with...
Expanding 'dead zone' in Arabian Sea raises climate change fears Al-Araby 11 hours ago OmanDead zones are areas of the sea where the lack of oxygen makes it difficult for fish to survive. The Arabian Sea zone 'is the most intense...
Mandatory medical insurance to enter this Arab country Khaleej Times 2 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 6 days 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...
Did Qatar pay over $1 billion in ransom to terrorists during hostage crisis? Khaleej Times 7 hours ago QatarThe original voice and text messages were leaked earlier this year.
Qatari envoy sheds light on US plans for Gaza Al Jazeera 12 hours ago NewsIsrael and Hamas have a tacit understanding not to escalate the conflict into a full-fledged war, Qatari mediator says.
Qatar Airways says book flights two years before Qatar 2022 World Cup Al-Araby 13 hours ago EgyptThe Saudi-led blockade on Qatar means that that there will be a lot of pressure on QA as the sole Gulf-carrier amid the Christmas rush.
Saudi aviation academy to train first women pilots Khaleej Times 17 hours ago Saudi ArabiaA flight school in Saudi Arabia is opening its doors for women, following the end of a decades-long driving ban in the deeply conservative Muslim...
Controversial UK arms fair begins, which will enable 'Yemen atrocities for years to come' Al-Araby 1 day ago BahrainBAE Systems, MBDA, and Raytheon, which make combat aircraft and bombs used by Saudi forces in Yemen, will attend an international arms fair in...
May promises to protect planemakers’ supply chains in Brexit Reuters 2 days ago NewsPrime Minister Theresa May will on Monday seek to reassure aviation bosses that her under-fire Brexit plan won't disrupt their supply chains,...
'Deal reached' to evacuate two besieged pro-regime Syria towns Al-Araby 6 hours ago NewsThousands of people will be evacuated from two besieged pro-regime towns in Syria in exchange for the release of prisoners held in government...
Trump says NATO is better funded ‘only because of me’ Reuters 9 hours ago NewsPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday took personal credit for the strength of NATO, an organization he has frequently criticized, and cast his recent...
Why Won’t Donald Trump Speak for America? NY Times 22 hours ago OpinionThe president lays himself at Vladimir Putin’s feet.
Tunisian president withholds support from prime minister as infighting intensifies within Nidaa Tounes The Arab Weekly 12 hours ago TunisiaTunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi expressed disapproval of Prime Minister Youssef Chahed’s record, a move seen as aimed at blocking...
Pressure piles on Tunisian prime minister amid economic crisis Al-Araby 2 days ago TunisiaTunisia's president has called on hiws premier to resign,following months of clashes over reforms and economic policy.
Tunisia's president says PM should quit if crisis continues Middle East Eye 2 days ago TunisiaAfter months of turmoil within ruling Nidaa Tounes party, Beji Caid Essebsi says Youssef Chahed must go or ask for a vote of confidence.
Syrian army says it captures strategic hill overlooking Israeli border Reuters 18 hours ago NewsThe Syrian army and its allies have taken control of a strategic hill overlooking the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights as it pushes forward with...
Turkey’s Last Failed Coup Still Plagues Turkey-US Alliance Lobe Log 1 day ago Opinionby Giorgio Cafiero Since the Ottoman era, the people of Anatolia have experienced military interventions in politics that have dramatically impacted...
Turkey says reports of Kurdish militia withdrawal from Manbij ‘exaggerated’ Haaretz 1 day ago LebanonUnder recent deal with U.S., the YPG would withdraw from Manbij and Turkish and U.S. forces would maintain security and stability around the...
Dr Rex Venard Bacarra: An extraordinary inspirer for students Khaleej Times 4 hours ago United Arab EmiratesHis students consider his teaching methodology as transformative rather than clichéd academic.
Ruby the robot waitress goes down a treat in Dubai The National 11 hours ago TechnologySari-clad automaton could be the first of many to work in UAE restaurants.
UK PM May promises to protect planemakers’ supply chains in Brexit Reuters 2 days ago NewsBritish Prime Minister Theresa May will on Monday seek to reassure aviation bosses that her under-fire Brexit plan won't disrupt their supply...
UAE helped 'cement Islamophobia' in the UK: report Al-Araby 7 hours ago YemenA newly-published report has claimed that the UAE used 'clandestine' lobbying tactics in the US and UK to steer government and public...
Earthquake of 6.2 magnitude strikes off Yemen: USGS Reuters 3 days ago NewsAn earthquake of 6.2 magnitude struck off Yemen on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported, but there were no immediate reports of...
Amnesty calls for probe of torture claims in Yemen prisons Al Jazeera 3 days ago NewsReport details alleged disappearances, torture and likely deaths in prisons and 'network of secret detention' centres.
