Middle East News & Arab Headlines From A Local Perspective
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Iran’s foreign minister said Sunday that the Netanyahu Government is “looking for war” and that the behavior of Israel and the United States was increasing the prospects of a conflict. Full Story »
The United States administration will reportedly unveil its so-called “Deal of the Century” after Israeli legislative elections are held on April 9th, according to Jared Kushner, a senior White House adviser and son-in-law of the United States President Donald Trump. Full Story »
Saudi loves SnapChat, Egpyt loves Facebook, and Facebook hates pictures of dying Yemeni children. Full Story »
Protesters marched through Downtown Beirut Sunday to express their distrust in the new government, days after it won Parliament’s vote of confidence. Full Story »
BUSINESS
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The number of active business licenses issued to Kuwaiti entrepreneurs in Dubai has reached 2,052, according to a report issued by the Business Registration & Licensing (BRL) sector in the Department of Economic Development (DED), Dubai.
THE LOOP
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Massive anti-government protests in Sudan will be entering its third month soon and Sudanese have been finding ways to connect with each other despite the government’s ban of most social media platforms. While at least 30 people have been killed in protests, around 80 journalists have been reportedly arrested, let alone other activists, protesters and opposition leaders.
ENTERTAINMENT
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Cuban-American singing sensation Camila Cabello, who performed at the RedFest DXB 2019 music festival in Dubai over the weekend, took time out before the show to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
SPORTS
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Reds icon Ian Rush, who also represented the Bianconeri in his playing days, doubts one deal will happen but has backed Aaron Ramsey's switch to Italy
