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UAE prince who reshaped region named ruler of oil-rich power

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the man who has long controlled the levers of power in the United Arab Emirates, has succeeded his late brother as ruler.

Tribune News Service

Secret British ‘black propaganda’ campaign targeted cold war enemies

Britain stirred up tensions, chaos and violence in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, according to declassified papers

The Guardian - UK

UAE's newly elected ruler sees Iran, Islamists as threat to Gulf safe haven

United Arab Emirates strongman Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who was formally elected president on Saturday, led a realignment of the Middle East that created a new anti-Iran axis with Israel and fought a rising tide of political Islam in the region.

Reuters

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Coalition battling Islamic State promises 'enduring defeat' of jihadist terrorism

The global coalition against the Islamic State group met this week in Morocco to coordinate efforts to prevent the jihadists staging a revival in the Middle East and North Africa.

Radio France Internationale

Editorial: Justice for a truth-teller: An impartial investigation and real consequences must follow journalist’s killing

These are things we know about Shireen Abu Akleh. We know that she was a dedicated journalist, respected throughout the Middle East and beyond for two decades of dogged reporting in and around the Palestinian territories, often giving a voice to those who felt overlooked, most recently for Al-Jazeera.

Tribune News Service

In Middle East, U.S. general hears concerns about American commitment

The new U.S. general overseeing American forces in the Middle East said allies were concerned about long-term U.S. commitment to the region, as he wrapped up a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Reuters

Slain Al Jazeera journalist was icon of Palestinian coverage

A veteran Al Jazeera correspondent who was shot dead while reporting on an Israeli raid in the West Bank was a highly respected and familiar face in the Middle East

The Independent UK

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The ‘voice of Palestine’ gunned down: How Shireen Abu Akleh fell victim to the conflict she covered

Her death is already sending shockwaves across the Middle East and Israel

The Independent UK

Saudi Aviation Forum Sees Signing of Aircraft Deals, Technical Solutions Agreements

Flynas, the Saudi air carrier and the leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced growth in partnership with 3 aircraft lessors for sales and leaseback of total 14 new Airbus A320neo aircraft worth SR6.6 billion, for deliveries scheduled in 2022 and 2023. The announcement was made during the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE Hosts Bucks, Hawks in 1st NBA Games in Mideast

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will face off in two pre-season games in October in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time two NBA teams have played each other in the Middle East. The matchups will take place in the capital Abu Dhabi on October 6 and 8,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan's King to Meet with Biden in Washington on Friday

Jordan's King Abdullah II will visit Washington on Friday for talks with US President Joe Biden. The trip "will reinforce the close friendship and enduring partnership between the United States and Jordan," the White House said in a statement. "Jordan is a critical force for stability in the Middle East…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Asylum seekers in Rwanda wait years for decisions and two thirds are rejected, says Home Office report

Document also cites evidence of discrimination against LGBT and Middle Eastern people in asylum system

The Independent UK

Riyadh Seeks to Achieve Recovery Plan for International Aviation Sector

Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to strengthen its capabilities in the aviation sector over the next ten years, with the aim to become a leading center for aviation and air transport in the Middle East and the world. Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Despite ‘Fatigue’, Donors Pledge Another $6.7 Billion for Syria, Neighbors

An international donor conference raised $6.7 billion for Syria and its neighbors on Tuesday despite what the European Union's foreign policy chief said was "a certain fatigue" with the war there, now its 12th year. The pledges, which were slightly higher than the United Nations' appeal for $6.1 billion, were…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Los Angeles Times

George Skelton: Everyone wins in compromise to increase malpractice payouts — especially victims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's being called the Sacramento equivalent of the Berlin Wall falling. Or a Middle East peace pact.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Launches Aviation Strategy Linking 250 Int’l Destination

Saudi Arabia announced its new aviation strategy targeting 250 direct destinations to and from the Kingdom's airports, inaugurated a new air carrier, and tripled air traffic. Minister of Transport Saleh Al-Jasser launched the aviation strategy at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, aiming for Saudi Arabia to become the Middle…

Benzinga

Myovant, Accord Healthcare Ink Relugolix Distribution Pact For Europe In Prostate Cancer

Myovant Sciences Ltd (NYSE:MYOV) and Accord Healthcare Ltd have entered into an exclusive license agreement to commercialize Orgovyx (relugolix) for advanced hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in the European Economic Area, the U.K., Switzerland, and Turkey. Accord has the right to the first negotiation if Myovant decides to enter into licensing arrangements in countries in the Middle…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: 9.3 Million Syrian Children in Need of Assistance

A total of 9.3 million Syrian children are in need of aid than at any time since the devastating civil war erupted in the country over a decade ago, the United Nations warned on Sunday. “Millions of children continue to live in fear, need and uncertainty inside Syria and the…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

$100 Billion Needed Annually to Sustain Infrastructure in MENA Region

Navid Hanif, Director of Financing for Sustainable Development Office at the United Nations, said that the Middle East and North Africa region would need to spend at least 8.2 percent of GDP to achieve infrastructure goals by 2030. “With the population of the Middle East and North Africa expected to…

Daily Mirror

TOWIE star Yazmin Oukhellou fractures ankle but she continues to party in Dubai

Despite the injury and her lack of mobility, Yazmin continued to party in the Middle East as she soldiers on while on holiday and provided updates for her 672,000 Instagram followers

Asharq Al-Awsat

Amnesty International Warns of Health Crisis in Northwest Syria

Amnesty International warned on Thursday of a looming health crisis in northwest Syria due to a drop in international assistance to hospitals and other medical facilities, where doctors and medical teams are struggling to operate with low resources. “This past year’s massive funding drop has immediately translated into the closure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Moscow Ready to Host New Round of Palestinian Dialogue

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and North Africa Mikhail Bogdanov held on Thursday a comprehensive round of talks with a visiting Hamas delegation in Moscow. The Russian diplomat said the meeting was useful and constructive, according to the official Tass news agency.

Benzinga

Why Kellogg Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 2.4% year-on-year to $3.67 billion, beating the consensus of $3.59 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.10 beat the analyst consensus of $0.93. Kellogg North America's sales decreased 1%, Europe climbed 2%, Latin America's sales gained 8%, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa's sales jumped 12%.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Ministerial Delegation Meets with Major US Tech Companies

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is holding meetings with major US technology companies and innovation and space centers. Minister Abdullah al-Swaha and the accompanying delegation will launch Thursday a series of meetings with the US companies to boost the Kingdom's leading role as a regional center…

Birmingham Post

Europe and UK growth helps Bentley's sales surge despite Middle East and China decline

Bentley is expected to announce a new car next week

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