Middle East

Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on Gaza truce and hostage release

Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on Gaza truce and hostage release

Hamas chief in Egypt for talks on Gaza truce and hostage release

Jonathan Jeriah December 23, 2023

The leader of Hamas visited Egypt on Wednesday as hopes grew that Israel and...

New Gaza truce efforts as aid system nears collapse

New Gaza truce efforts as aid system nears collapse

New Gaza truce efforts as aid system nears collapse

Jonathan Jeriah December 23, 2023

December 20, 2023 9:40 AMThe Qatar-based Hamas chief is to visit Egypt for talks...

I gave up my job to move abroad. Getting called out for being a ‘woman of leisure’ helped me find my new career.

I gave up my job to move abroad. Getting called out for being a ‘woman of leisure’ helped me find my new career.

I gave up my job to move abroad. Getting called out for being a ‘woman of leisure’ helped me find my new career.

Jonathan Jeriah December 23, 2023

Emma Morrell left job to live in Qatar with her husband and two young...

Egypt handed over 43rd session of Arab Social Affairs Ministers Council

Egypt handed over 43rd session of Arab Social Affairs Ministers Council

Egypt handed over 43rd session of Arab Social Affairs Ministers Council

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Social Solidarity Minister Nevine Qabbaj was handed over the presidency of the 43rd session...

The Remarkable Rise of Qatar as a Diplomatic Powerhouse

The Remarkable Rise of Qatar as a Diplomatic Powerhouse

The Remarkable Rise of Qatar as a Diplomatic Powerhouse

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Qatar remains by far the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the...

Hamas Leader Visits Cairo As Talks On Another Gaza Truce Appear To Gather Pace

Hamas Leader Visits Cairo As Talks On Another Gaza Truce Appear To Gather Pace

Hamas Leader Visits Cairo As Talks On Another Gaza Truce Appear To Gather Pace

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Israel and Hamas have recently relaunched indirect talks, mediated by Egypt, Qatar and the...

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire

Israel-Gaza war: Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh visits Egypt amid intensive talks on new ceasefire

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Ismail Haniyeh, who normally lives in Qatar, typically intervenes in diplomacy publicly only when...

Negotiators working toward new Israel-Hamas deal for hostages

Negotiators working toward new Israel-Hamas deal for hostages

Negotiators working toward new Israel-Hamas deal for hostages

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Negotiations are continuing Wednesday for the release of more hostages being held by Hamas...

Egypt’s edtech startup OBM Education raises funding from VMS to accelerate Saudi Expansion

Egypt’s edtech startup OBM Education raises funding from VMS to accelerate Saudi Expansion

Egypt’s edtech startup OBM Education raises funding from VMS to accelerate Saudi Expansion

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Egypt-based ed-tech startup OBM Education has raised a seven-figure sum from Saudi Arabia-based venture...

Saudi Arabia Continues Voluntary Oil Cut

Saudi Arabia Continues Voluntary Oil Cut

Saudi Arabia Continues Voluntary Oil Cut

Jonathan Jeriah December 22, 2023

Saudi Arabia proceeds its voluntary oil cut of 1 mln barrel per day (bpd),...