Middle East

World

Angel investors: Seed capital helps MENA female start-ups take flight

The MENA region’s entrepreneurship ecosystem is growing in size and stature thanks to business accelerator schemes, alternative financing and an expanding community of angel investors and professional mentors.

08/06/2018

Turkey

Turkey scraps migrant deal with Greece over diplomatic row

Ankara's decision follows a decision by a Greek court to release eight soldiers suspected of being involved in the July 2016 coup attempt

07/06/2018

Kuwait

Actor apologises after outcry over Kuwait 'blackface' comedy show

Hasan al-Ballam took to Instagram to apologise for any offence caused by the episode of comedy show Block Ghashmarah in which actors were “blacked-up” and portrayed Sudanese people to be lazy.

07/06/2018

Jordan

Jordan's new PM will drop a tax law bill

It's after it saw widespread protests during last week against IMF-driven economic policies that critics say have eroded living standards

07/06/2018

Jordan

More anti-government protests in Jordan

Jordanians vow to continue nightly protests demanding the scrapping of planned tax reform despite pledges to revise bill.

07/06/2018

Jordan

Some Jordanian unions hit pause on strikes, but people still angry

Tax rises add unbearable pressure on people already feeling the pinch, and a change of prime minister has done nothing to calm nationwide street protests.

06/06/2018

Economy

Jordan struggles to meet the challenges of a modern economy

The country also has to deal with a massive and costly influx of refugees from Syria & Iraq, for which it feels it does not get enough recognition or support.

06/06/2018

Syria

Syrian law students asked about Salah injury in exam

How would you do on the question?

06/06/2018

Israel

Argentina cancels World Cup warm-up in Israel

It's after Palestinians accused Israel of using the high-profile fixture to underpin their disputed claim over Jerusalem.

06/06/2018

Sport

Argentina pull out of Jerusalem match against Israel

After pressure from Palestinians, Argentina won't play in Jerusalem.

06/06/2018

Jordan

Jordan King's call for tax review fails to quell protests

Jordan's King Abdullah calls for a review of a controversial tax law as thousands take to the streets for a fifth night

06/06/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia issues first driving licences to women

Human rights groups have denounced a recent crackdown on campaigners against the ban on women drivers.

05/06/2018

Syria

Raqqa: Coalition forces violated international humanitarian law

A new report from Amnesty International says they have enough evidence for potential war crimes from the war in Syria

05/06/2018

Turkey

Searching for ‘Freedom’ or ‘Liberty’ in Turkey? Sorry, not available…

A Turkish opposition party has bought up Google advertising space to highlight human rights abuses ahead of this month’s elections.

05/06/2018

Turkey

Ancient ashes reveal details of huge volcano

Ancient ashes discovered by archaeologists in Turkey reveal details of a huge volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago

04/06/2018

Yemen

Humanitarian crisis feared as Yemen fighting approaches strategic port

90% of food supplies pass through Hodeidah

03/06/2018

Jordan

IMF backed austerity bill sparks Jordan protests

Several Jordanians were injured during a demonstration that was held near the Prime Ministry in Amman on Saturday in protest against the new income law and calling for the resignation of the government.

03/06/2018

Turkey

Nine migrants have died after a speedboat sank

It happened off the coast of Turkey's southern province of Antalya on Sunday. Five were rescued by the Turkish coastguard and fishermen

03/06/2018

Israel

Israel has carried out air strikes on Hamas sites

It's in retaliation after militants fired rockets on Saturday on Israel

03/06/2018

Gaza

Protests resume after funeral of Palestinian nurse

Thousands of Palestinians took part Saturday in the funeral procession of a colleague who was shot dead by Israeli troops.

02/06/2018

Egypt

Sisi has been sworn in for 2nd term as Egyptian president

Sisi is sworn in as Egyptian president after winning more than 97 percent of votes in the controversial March election.

02/06/2018

World

Rewriting history: Sharjah exhibits a modern approach to calligraphy

A modern Arabic calligraphy exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization brings to light how the practice, that dates back to the 7th century, is moving with the times.

01/06/2018

Europe News

Brief from Brussels: Saving Syria's lost generation

31/05/2018

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia to outlaw sexual harassment — and there's mixed reactions

Twitter users have responded to Saudi Arabia's new draft law criminalising sexual harassment

31/05/2018

Israel

Tension high in Gaza as ceasefire seems to hold

A ceasefire between armed groups in the Gaza strip and Israel seemed to be holding on Wednesday after one of the worst days of violence since the 2014 war.

30/05/2018

Israel

Israel detains Gaza Freedom Flotilla

A Europe-bound boat carrying 17 passengers, some of whom were injured in recent clashes with Israeli forces, has been captured a short distance from the Gaza port.

29/05/2018