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Trump administration wants Gulf investment in Gaza

Trump administration wants Gulf investment in Gaza

The US wants Gulf nations to invest “hundreds of millions of dollars in economic projects” in the Israeli-occupied Gaza Strip, Haaretz reported, “in an attempt to calm the security situation there and generate momentum before the White House presents its Middle East peace plan”. According to the paper, citing unnamed “Israeli and Arab sources”, the […]

UN envoy departs Yemen after failed talks with Houthi leaders

UN envoy departs Yemen after failed talks with Houthi leaders

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths left Sanaa on Tuesday, wrapping up a four-day visit during which he spoke with leaders of the Shia Houthi rebel group. Griffiths will now head to Jordanian capital Amman, a source at Sanaa’s airport told reporters on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to media. The […]

Arab airlines using Trump’s electronics ban for clever marketing ads, garnering thousands of clicks and reactions online

Arab airlines using Trump’s electronics ban for clever marketing ads, garnering thousands of clicks and reactions online

The UAE’s flagship carrier, Emirates Airline, posted a video on social media with the slogan ‘Let us entertain you’ Arab airlines are using witty marketing and satire to respond to the recent US and UK ban on carry-on electronic goods on inbound flights from Arab countries. The decision, introduced on Tuesday, bars passengers on flights […]

The life and struggles of King Hussein of Jordan, from the assassination of his grandfather to the rise of the PLO

The life and struggles of King Hussein of Jordan, from the assassination of his grandfather to the rise of the PLO

King Hussein of Jordan: Survival Of A Dynasty is the first in a two-part series telling the story of Jordan’s monarch from 1952 to his death in 1999. Hussein was just 15 when, in July 1951, his grandfather, King Abdullah I, the founder of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, was shot dead by a Palestinian […]

Islamic Finance And It’s Rapid Expansion

Islamic Finance And It’s Rapid Expansion

Islamic finance has undergone a rapid expansion reflecting its ability to meet the changing demands of consumers and businesses, and fostering higher and more inclusive growth. Once a very esoteric industry, the market for Islamic financial products is becoming more global. According to recent estimates, worldwide Islamic finance industry assets exceed $1.87 trillion—a quantum leap […]

Vladimir Putin Is Muslim Community’s Worst Nightmare

Vladimir Putin Is Muslim Community’s Worst Nightmare

The Russian president’s intervention in Syria is driven by fear of Islamic extremism among his country’s own Muslim minority. But rather than squelching the threat, it’s poised to make it worse. The Russian president’s intervention in Syria is driven by fear of Islamic extremism among his country’s own Muslim minority. But rather than squelching the […]

German ISIS Rapper Who Publicly Threatened President Barack Obama Killed In US Air Strike In Syria

German ISIS Rapper Who Publicly Threatened President Barack Obama Killed In US Air Strike In Syria

A German rapper who joined the Islamic State group and publicly threatened President Barack Obama was killed in a US air strike in Syria, a defense official said. Denis Cuspert, also known by his artist name Deso Dogg, used to rap in Berlin and was one of the most famous Western fighters for the IS […]

Israeli Restaurant Gives 50% Discount To Jews And Arab Customers Who Sit And Eat Together

Israeli Restaurant Gives 50% Discount To Jews And Arab Customers Who Sit And Eat Together

A hummus restaurant on the highway between Tel Aviv and Haifa in Israel, showed same respect to human being and Israeli Facebook excitement. “Hummus Bar” post on Facebook an offering a 50 percent off the bill deal for Jewish and Arab customers who sit together to enjoy the Hummus (chickpea-based) meal.Or, in thier own words: […]

Tony Blair Admits Britain’s War With Iraq Contributed To The Rise Of ISIS

Tony Blair Admits Britain’s War With Iraq Contributed To The Rise Of ISIS

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has acknowledged that the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 was partly responsible for the emergence of the Islamic State militant group in the Middle East. But he insists that toppling Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein had been the right thing to do. Blair told CNN “there are elements of […]

Stunning Pictures Show Thousands Of Migrants Walking To Germany

Stunning Pictures Show Thousands Of Migrants Walking To Germany

Battling strong winds, driving rain, mud and freezing temperatures, these stunning photographs show a slow trek of thousands of migrants making their way to Europe amid the harsh conditions of the oncoming winter. As European leaders squabble about how best to deal with its mounting refugee crisis, tens of thousands of people are continuing to […]

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