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The Latest Breaking News from Middle East

Tragedy off the coast of Lebanon, and protests in Iran

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

Europe’s Unsolved Energy Puzzle

How the quest for resources has shaped the continent.

Foreign Affairs

Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support to International Legitimacy Principles, Calls for Security Council Reform

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed the Kingdom's commitment to the UN charter and its continuous support for the principles of international legitimacy aimed at maintaining international peace and security. The Minister called for cooperation based on mutual respect for the sovereignty and independence of states,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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For 5th Time, Flynas Wins Skytrax Award as Middle East's Best Low-Cost Airline

Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, won the Skytrax Award as the Best Low-Cost Airline in the Middle East for the fifth consecutive year at a forum held in London on Friday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Skytrax Award, launched in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahraini Foreign Minister Warns Against Nuclear Proliferation Threat

Bahraini Foreign Minister, Abdul Latif al-Zayani, stressed on Saturday the importance of ensuring stability, security, and prosperity in the Middle East, also warning of the danger of nuclear proliferation. The FM then called on the US to promote peace and stability in the region, describing Washington as “one of Bahrain’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iranian Drones Are an Increasing Danger that Must be Stopped

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that Iranian drone technology poses an increasing threat to the Middle East and stressed the importance of cooperation among regional countries to confront the matter. The top Saudi diplomat had made the exclusive statement to Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine’s President Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s Efforts in Prisoner Exchange

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call on Thursday to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after the Kingdom succeeded in arranging the freeing of 10 prisoners of different nationalities as part of a prisoner release between Moscow and Kyiv. During the call, the Ukrainian President thanked the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Fossil fuels make up 90% of Middle East air pollution: study

Paris (AFP) - More than 90 percent of harmful air pollution in the Middle East and parts of North Africa comes from fossil fuels, according to research Thursday that showed the region "permanently exceeded" dangerous air quality levels.

AFP

Commentary: The Abraham Accords, which signal hope for Middle East, are a model for peace

Four months ago, more than 600 people gathered at the Chicago Cultural Center to celebrate the historic peace agreements in the Middle East for Israel’s 74th anniversary. The event was held for the first time in Chicago. Sharaka, a delegation of young Arab leaders, shared their personal experiences and encounters…

Chicago Tribune

Visions of Creativity in Middle East Youth Art Scene

From a Lebanese student decrying government failures through art to a Palestinian teacher seeking escape in music, young people across the Middle East are creatively giving voice to complex situations. In a series exploring youth aspirations in the volatile region -- where more than half of the population is under…

Asharq Al-Awsat

What issues did Middle East leaders raise in UNGA address?

Middle East leaders at UNGA express concerns about Ukraine war, Israel’s occupation of Palestine and Iran nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera

Yasmin Khan’s recipe for late summer Turkish aubergine and red pepper salad

Make the most of the last evenings of alfresco dining with this Middle Eastern meze at the heart of your feast

The Guardian - UK

Egypt, US Agree on Importance of Partnership to Regional Security

Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry’s meeting with his US counterpart, Antony Blinken, reached consensus on the importance of the “strategic partnership” between Cairo and Washington as “a fundamental pillar of security and stability in the Middle East.” The diplomats’ meeting is the first of its kind since the Biden administration…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A moment that changed me: I thought I’d find paradise in Canada – instead I got a drunk who called me Aladdin

After two years as a queer Syrian refugee in Lebanon, I was happy to escape the homophobia of the Middle East. But I hadn’t reckoned on the racism of the west

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Boeing: Mideast to Require 2,980 New Airplanes

The United States-based aviation giant, Boeing, forecasted that airline fleets will nearly double by 2041. Middle Eastern carriers have successfully managed through challenges brought on by the pandemic by adjusting their business models and increasing usage of freighters to maximize revenue. Looking ahead, the region’s fleet is forecasted to expand…

The Independent UK

Qatari ambassador faces LGBT-rights appeal before World Cup

Qatar’s ambassador to Germany has been urged to abolish his country’s death penalty for homosexuality at a human rights congress hosted by the German soccer federation two months before the Middle East country hosts the World Cup

The Street

Why Oman Crude Could Meet Asia’s Growing Demand for Oil

China is increasing its reliance on oil from the Middle East, with imports from the region growing in Q1 2022. That has accelerated the need for reliable sour crude futures contracts.

Daily Record

Celtic and Rangers on Champions League alert as UEFA considering playing 'meaningful' games OUTSIDE of Europe

The move could see group stage fixtures played in China, USA or the Middle East and is said to ahve the backing of ECA chair and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi.

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Reuters

Jordan steps up curbs on political dissent - HRW

Jordanian authorities have in the last four years intensified persecution and harassment of political opponents and ordinary citizens using a string of laws to silence critical voices, Human Rights Watch said on Sunday.Authorities used vague laws to detain, interrogate and harass journalists, political activists, members of political parties and independent…

AFP

Dented plaque, creaking hospital and Queen's complex legacy in Aden

Aden (AFP) - A battered plaque in a rundown hospital and a crackly, black-and-white newsreel are all that remain of Queen Elizabeth II's 1954 visit to Aden, the war-torn Yemeni city whose troubles are a reminder of Britain's complicated legacy in the Middle East.

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Embassy in Tel Aviv Celebrates Second Anniversary of Abraham Accords

The UAE embassy in Tel Aviv marked the two-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords, in a ceremony held on Thursday in the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, along with senior Israeli and UAE officials. The celebration unveiled remarkable progress in the…

AAP

Live sheep export gets green light

The live export of sheep to the Middle East during summer is set to continue with some changes recommended by the agriculture department following a review.

Al Jazeera

The queen and the Middle East, and Israeli raids in the West Bank

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage from the past week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Global AI Market Likely to Hit $15 Trillion by 2030

Speakers at the “Investing In AI: From Startups and Venture Funds to Corporate Innovation” panel that was held today as part of the 2nd Global AI Summit stressed that the volume of the AI market is estimated at $65 billion in 2020, expecting the figure to reach $15 trillion by…

The Independent UK

Queen's reign saw British leave Mideast with a mixed legacy

The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II saw large swaths of the world cast off London's rule, but after her death, a handful of British-installed monarchies still endure in the Middle East

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