Israeli army turns away displaced Syrians along Golan Heights
Scores of displaced Syrians were turned away by the Israeli army as they attempted to approach the border fence along the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The group is among…
Exploring Saudi Arabia: Pre-historic caves that make Shada Mountain unique
Granite rocks have formed over one of the hardest mountains in southern Saudi Arabia in an area with the largest diversity of flora in the…
Jordanian lawmaker criticizes PM over 29-member Cabinet
A Jordanian lawmaker on Tuesday criticized the 29-member Cabinet in his country and called on Prime Minister Omar Razzaz to “draw inspiration” from Turkey. “I…
Karama: A symbol of Dubai’s ever-changing spirit
Karama is known for some of the best and cheapest street food in the city. Sixty-year-old Indian expat Kamalasan has witnessed the changing face of…
Ex-Israel PM says Netanyahu endangering Zionist project
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak has opened fire on incumbent Premier Benjamin Netanyahu, describing him as a threat to the establishment of a Zionist…
Twitter users in Egypt with more than 5,000 followers will be classed as media entities amid crackdown on dissent
Twitter and Facebook users in Egypt with more than 5,000 followers will be monitored under the state’s media regulator as part new laws tightening free…
Turkey wary of US-Russia deal on Syria
The summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki was watched very closely in Turkey. Ankara’s focus, however, was on…
Iran after the Trump-Putin summit in Helsinki
The Middle East situation on the ground is significantly different in comparison to a short while ago. There were times when Iran sought to become…
Egyptian court jails 18 alleged anti-coup supporters
An Egyptian military court on Tuesday reportedly handed prison terms to 16 alleged anti-coup supporters for criminal offenses. In a statement, defense committee member Khalid…
Mecca authorities unveil two-month plan for upcoming Hajj season
The General Presidency for the Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque started implementing its two-month plan for the upcoming Hajj season, stretching from the beginning…