MIDDLE EAST18 MAY 2016 Museum aims to preserve Palestinian history
After years of delay, new museum in the West Bank opens with a goal to ‘speak on an international level’. Perched on top of a…
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Russian Foreign Minister to visit Turkey by end of 2016, envoy says
Russia’s foreign minister will visit Turkey by the end of 2016, a senior diplomat has told Anadolu Agency. Speaking on Wednesday, Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov…
Turkish minister: 16,000 people formally arrested in coup investigation
Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Tuesday 16,000 people have been formally arrested and remanded in custody in connection with last month’s failed coup…
Egyptian airstrikes kill 46 militants in Sinai: Source
More than 40 militants were killed by an Egyptian airstrike in the restive Sinai Peninsula on Sunday, according to a local security source. Jet fighters…
273 million use Dubai public transport first half of 2016
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed that the ridership of public transport…
Turkey coup: 60 dead and 1500 military arrested
At least 90 people have been killed and more than 1000 wounded following an attempted military coup inTurkey. More than 1500 military personnel have also…
Emirates named World’s Best Airline at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016
Emirates airline was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016, in addition to scooping up the awards for…
Families of British troops killed in Iraq to push for Blair trial after Chilcot July 04, 2016 at 11:00AM
Rose Gentle, whose son was killed three weeks into his Iraq tour, tells MEE that Chilcot report is ‘one hope’ to hold former PM to…
Egypt Due for Another Devaluation in 2016/17, Economists Say
With devaluation comes inflation. As Egypt’s foreign currency shortage intensifies and the gap between official and unofficial currency rates widens, economists say another devaluation is…
Dubai Airports yesterday closed its airspace for 69 minutes – Reason
UAV activity strictly prohibited in restricted areas including within 5 kilometres of any airport or landing area Dubai Airports yesterday closed its airspace for 69…