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World Cup 2026: More MENA countries competing than ever before

More Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries are competing in the 2026 World Cup than at any previous tournament, much to the delight of fans from Morocco to Jordan. But as always with sports, politics is never far from the pitch. Iran, of course, springs to mind. Never before…

France 24

Why is it called the ‘Middle East’: The 1902 story most people don’t know

Everyone calls it ‘Middle East’, whether it's in a book or on television. But no one noticed why this term ‘East or West’ middle. There is a history behind this that is important to know when this particular phrase gets spoken at a very high level. This term was occupied…

The Times of India

Why International Investors Listen to Valentin Kulikov on UAE and MENA Real Estate

A Dubai-based entrepreneur explains what is really driving cross-border capital flows into the UAE and Oman—and how investors can navigate the next cycle.

International Business Times

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Parimatch inks betting partnership with Manchester United for Asia and MENA

The Red Devils and Parimatch make their presence stronger in these two regions.

Dot Esports

Third Circuit: No Establishment Clause Violation in School Lessons on Islam

From Hilsenrath v. School District of the Chathams, decided yesterday by the Third Circuit (Judge Thomas Hardiman, joined by Judge… The post Third Circuit: No Establishment Clause Violation in School Lessons on Islam appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

US census data shows how Middle Eastern and Hispanic residents differ in racial identity

The U.S. Census Bureau currently is getting public feedback about how it should tally responses from people into new race and ethnicity groups

The Independent UK

2024 PFL Championship live and official results

The 2024 PFL Championship event takes place Friday with six $1 million title winners set to be crowned.

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‘It legitimizes us’: the minority businesses still fighting for recognition

Middle Eastern and north African business owners couldn’t get certified in the US – but a new wave of entrepreneurs is changing that

The Guardian - US

Can you actually steal a recipe?

Everyone from Martha Stewart to a current "Top Chef" contestant has been accused of plagiarizing a recipe

Salon

How Are Female Tech Firms Fighting the Employment Crisis in the West Bank?

FINOMENA has pledged to continue its online workshops, reaching and empowering more than 250 women across the territories.

International Business Times UK

Could Houthi-sunk ship Rubymar spell eco-disaster for the Red Sea?

‘Time is of essence’: Greenpeace director warns that urgent strategy is needed to protect the Red Sea from catastrophe.

Al Jazeera

Dota 2: Here's What to Look Forward to in the Upcoming ESL Pro Tour

Get ready to enjoy three tournaments under the ESL Pro Tour.

Player One

U.S. Census says I’m ‘white,’ but I’m not

The census doesn’t tell us the number of individuals in the U.S. who trace their ancestry to countries in the Middle East, North Africa or Southwest Asia. The classification of this population as “white” has created a form of systematic invisibility.

Chicago Sun-Times

Prominent Egyptian rights activist with ties to Italy walks free from jail, rights defender says

A rights defender says a prominent Egyptian rights activist with ties to Italy has been released from jail

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A 5-story apartment building collapses in Cairo and kills at least 9 people

Egyptian authorities say a five-story apartment building has collapsed in Cairo, leaving at least nine people dead

Asharq Al-Awsat

Road Accident Leaves 14 Dead in Egypt

Fourteen people were killed and 25 injured after a public transport bus collided with a heavy transport truck on a desert highway in southwestern Egypt on Wednesday, medical and security sources said. The accident occurred on Assuit-Kharga highway, around 400 km (250 miles) southwest of Cairo, in New Valley province,…

Bangkok Post

Volatility may ease but risk remains

The Stock Exchange of Thailand experienced its most volatile week of the year, with gains and losses of more than 40-50 points, as did global bourses as a bank run led to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and eroded confidence in US lenders.

The Independent UK

US government ponders the meaning of race and ethnicity

Americans have long had an intense conversation about what race and ethnicity says about who they are

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The Independent UK

New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since '97

A Middle Eastern and North African category would be added to U.S. federal surveys and censuses, and changes would be made to how Hispanics are able to self-identify

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian Presidency Pardons Former MP Zyad Elelaimy

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi issued on Monday a decree pardoning the Egyptian political activist and former lawmaker, Zyad Elelaimy. Sisi’s decision to release Elelaimy came in response to calls from political forces and the pardon committee. It also comes in line with the President’s call to activate the work…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UK Urges Yemen’s Houthis to Avoid Escalation, US Calls for Release of 12 Employees

The British government urges the Houthi militias not to escalate and deal constructively with the efforts of the United Nations envoy to extend the truce in Yemen, according to the UK Government Arabic Spokesperson in MENA, Rosie Dyas. Dyas said in a statement on Twitter that the Houthis' rejection of…

Daily Mirror

Graeme McDowell slams 'inaccurate and irrelevant' world rankings after LIV Golf snubbed

The LIV Golf Series is still yet to acquire recognition from the Official World Golf Rankings and Graeme McDowell has hit out, labelling the ranking system 'inaccurate and irrelevant'.

Daily Mirror

Viktor Hovland hits out at LIV’s ranking points battle - “Can’t just make up new rules”

As the saga surrounding LIV Golf's hunt for world ranking points goes on, Viktor Hovland is the latest PGA Tour stay to weigh his opinion into the argument.

The National (Scotland)

LIV Golf remains pointless but MENA gambit shows smarts - Nick Rodger

Here’s an absurd and not very illuminating insight into column writing. Yesterday morning, amid a shattering crisis of inspiration, I plonked…

Daily Mirror

Greg Norman speaks out and slams decision to exclude LIV players from world rankings

LIV Golf were once again denied world ranking points despite their 'strategic alliance' with the MENA Tour, and CEO Greg Norman has spoken out on the blow.

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