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Possible Impact of Ukraine War on Middle East

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to impact the whole world, with its repercussions going beyond Europe and "areas of conflict," with some observers arguing that it will ripple throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the short and long term as well. The economic and political challenges…

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Middle East streamers are reeling after Twitch blocks their payments

The platform cites “certain tax information” discrepancies for the payout freeze. Arabic gamers feel betrayed and frightened.

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Europe Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees — Others, Not So Much

They file into neighboring countries by the hundreds of thousands — refugees from Ukraine clutching children in one arm, belongings in the other. And they’re being heartily welcomed, by leaders of countries like Poland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania. But while the hospitality has been applauded, it has also highlighted…

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UAE drops face masks outdoors, quarantine for COVID contact cases

The United Arab Emirates, the Middle East tourism and commercial hub, over the weekend ended a requirement to wear face masks outdoors and obligatory quarantine for COVID-19 contact cases.

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Middle Eastern Countries on Brink of Wheat Crisis

Since the eruption of the Russian-Ukrainian tensions, fears have emerged that the global wheat and grain markets will be severely affected, given that the two countries secure an important part of global exports. Russia and Ukraine account for 29% of world wheat exports, 19% of corn exports, and 80% of…

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Turkey’s Ties to Russia, Ukraine Limit its Room to Maneuver

President Tayyip Erdogan has developed strong economic and political relations with both Moscow and Kyiv in recent years, which leave Turkey facing a delicate balancing act in its response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Ankara cannot afford to fall out with Russia economically because of tourism revenues, gas supplies,…

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BioMarin Clocks Flat Q4 Sales Despite Erosion oF US Kuvan Market

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc (NASDAQ:BMRN) reported a 1% Y/Y decrease in Q4 revenue to $449.8 million, beating the consensus estimate of $442.39 million. The decline was attributable to lower sales from Kuvan and Naglazyme, cushioned by higher revenues from Aldurazyme, Vimizim, and Palynziq. Kuvan sales decreased 23% to $ 68.5 million, primarily due…

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Palestinians Call on Israel to ‘End Apartheid’

Palestinian envoy to the United Nations Riyad Mansour on Wednesday urged the Security Council to stop Israel from discriminating against Palestinians, wearing a black mask emblazoned with the phrase “End Apartheid.” Speaking at a monthly meeting on the Middle East, Riyad Mansour evoked the term “apartheid” 15 times and called…

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Stellantis Registers 14% Pro Forma Revenue Growth In FY21

Stellantis NV (NYSE:STLA) reported FY21 Pro Forma sales growth of 14% year-on-year, to €152 billion, versus €133.9 billion the previous year. On a Pro Forma basis, North America revenue rose 15% Y/Y to €69.7 billion, South America increased 71% to €10.7 billion, Europe 5% to €59 billion, Middle East & Africa rose 9%…

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Archaeologists Find 9,000-Year-Old Shrine in Jordan Desert

A team of Jordanian and French archaeologists said Tuesday that it had found a roughly 9,000-year-old shrine at a remote Neolithic site in Jordan’s eastern desert. The ritual complex was found in a Neolithic campsite near large structures known as “desert kites,” or mass traps that are believed to have…

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Tottenham vying with Middle East to host Anthony Joshua's rematch with Oleksandr Usyk

Joshua is set to face Usyk in a second meeting this year and Eddie Hearn expects various countries in Middle East in addition to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to be in the running to stage the fight

Daily Mirror

Iraq, a hotbed of wildlife trafficking: Surge in demand sparks fear for endangered species

Decades of conflict has made Iraq a hotbed for trafficking. From weapons to drugs, Iraq has dominated headlines. However, less attention has been focused on the trafficking of wild animals. In fact, the Middle East is considered one of the hubs of animal trafficking. Our correspondent in Iraq, Lucile Wassermann,…

France 24

US Navy Plans Launch of Mideast Drone Force Alongside Partners

The United States Navy and security partners will patrol Middle East waters with 100 unmanned vessels next year to improve deterrence against attacks, like those presented by Iran, the US Fifth Fleet commander said on Monday. The region is vital for global trade, especially oil supplies that flow out of…

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U.S. eyes 100-strong Mideast sea drone fleet with security partners

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Bangkok Post

Upskilling 'worth the effort'

With eight years' experience working as an electrician in the Middle East under his belt, Bunjong Chudpimai started a personnel recruitment agency that also operates as an authorised work skills testing centre in Pathum Thani after he returned to Thailand in 1989.

Reuters

Israeli PM says revived Iran nuclear deal would mean more "volatile" Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that a U.S.-Iranian deal taking shape to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers is weaker than the original arrangement and would lead to more volatility in the region.

Al Jazeera

Dubai Expo: Chance for change in Middle East and North Africa

Dubai’s world fair represents a golden opportunity for MENA participants to drum up interest in their countries.

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq Discuss Security, Political Issues

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Mohammad Hussein opportunities to enhance bilateral coordination in various political, security, and economic fields. This came during their meeting Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, which is set to continue until…

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Saudi Arabia, Croatia Stress Need to Clear Middle East of Mass Destruction Weapons

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah in Zagreb on Wesnday. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation between the two countries and addressed ways to boost and develop bilateral ties in all fields. They also discussed opportunities to transfer mutual relations…

The Guardian - UK

Germany and Portugal to cut restrictions – as it happened

Germany and Portugal preparing to axe most curbs as cases stabilise; Israel’s PM says ‘green pass’ system to be suspended as cases decline

The Guardian - AU

Covid death rate three times higher among migrants than those born in Australia

People from the Middle East suffer highest death rate as experts blame government failure to engage communities and reliance on migrants for essential, insecure jobs

The Guardian - UK

Broken Wings review – loved-up Middle Eastern musical fails to take flight

Striking singing and an unabashedly romantic score can’t salvage this disappointingly one-note adaptation of the Kahlil Gibran novel

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Modest progress should be welcomed in the Middle East

Stability remains a rare commodity in the Middle East. That’s all the more reason to welcome modest signs of rapprochement between Israeli and Palestinian leaders — and for both sides to build on them.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson accused of ‘Little Britain approach’ for scrapping Middle East minister job

Responsibility for Middle East issues handed to Asia minister

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Navy Plans to Add Unmanned Israeli Boats to its Middle East Operations

The US Navy is considering adding unmanned Israeli boats to its Middle East operations, a US official said, a move that could deepen Israel’s growing role in regional military arrangements. Bahrain is home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet and several international naval task forces. Israel is due to become…

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