Arabia Policy

30/06/2020

Creative Ways Moroccans are Supporting Artisans Hit by COVID-19

The Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister has disbanded Africa’s largest political party in an effort to reinvent the country’s politics—but some powerful players stand to lose, and they won’t go quietly.

Three organizations in Marrakech are undertaking initiatives to support out-of-work artisans of the city’s famed ancient medina.

30/06/2020

Charities Set Up Migrant Camp in Center of Paris

The new camp full of “unaccompanied minors,” located in Place de la Republique, aims to raise awareness of their plight and garner greater assistance from French authorities.

The new camp full of “unaccompanied minors,” located in Place de la Republique, aims to raise awareness of their plight and garner greater assistance from French authorities.

30/06/2020

US Official: Iran's Arrest Warrant for Trump is a ‘Propaganda Stunt’

Iran issued an arrest warrant on Monday for US President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.

Iran issued an arrest warrant on Monday for US President Donald Trump and dozens of others it believes carried out the drone strike that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.

30/06/2020

Washington ‘Committed’ to Reaching a Final Agreement on Renaissance Dam | Arabia Policy | Arabiapolicy.com

"We affirm our commitment to stay engaged with the three countries until a final agreement is concluded,” said the US ambassador to the UN.

The United States affirmed on Monday its commitment to continue engaging with Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia until a "final solution" to the Renaissance Dam issue is reached.

30/06/2020

The "Keeping Up With The Kardashians" star wore an iridescent, sheer, musk colored gown by Kuwaiti designer Yousef Al-Jasmi to her lavish, pink-themed 36th birthday festivities over the weekend. Khloe and her sister Kylie Jenner are both fans of Kuwaiti couturier,opting to wear his luxe designs to events for a number of years now.

29/06/2020

Trump in Hot Water Over ‘White Power’ Tweet

America’s race war hit a new low after President Donald Trump tweeted a video that included a white supremacist slogan on Sunday morning.

America’s race war hit a new low after President Donald Trump tweeted a video that included a white supremacist slogan on Sunday morning.

29/06/2020

Jordan: Highest Smoking Rates Worldwide.

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29/06/2020

Jordan: World’s Highest Smoking Rate, Big To***co Interference

Anti-smoking campaigners have accused to***co companies of having outsized influence over to***co-related legislation.

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Anti-smoking campaigners have accused to***co companies of having outsized influence over to***co-related legislation.

29/06/2020

Rising Neo-Nationalism Threatens Progress Worldwide

India-China tensions, Israeli annexation, and the failed COVID-19 response in the US: How the blinding effect of nationalism produces an uncertain future for multilateral diplomacy.

India-China tensions, Israeli annexation, and the failed COVID-19 response in the US: How nationalism shapes an uncertain future.

29/06/2020

MENA Green Building Congress Collaborates on Sustainable Urban Planning

The congress focused on the challenge of transitioning to green buildings to reduce emissions and promote health.

The congress focused on the challenge of transitioning to green buildings to reduce emissions and promote health. Home to over 381 million people, the MENA region’s urban population is expected to double between 2010 to 2050 as rural populations migrate to cities in search of education and employm...

29/06/2020

US Shale Pioneer ‘Chesapeake’ Files for Bankruptcy

Chesapeake Energy’s $9 billion in debts prove too much to bear in a symbol of the decline of the US shale gas industry.

Chesapeake Energy’s $9 billion in debts prove too much to bear in a symbol of the decline of the US shale gas industry.

29/06/2020

Lebanon’s Bread Crisis Persists as Flour Supply Dwindles

After the Lebanese pound took yet another dive in value, many in the country fear a shortage in flour, and by extension, bread.

After the Lebanese pound took yet another dive in value, many in the country fear a shortage in flour, and by extension, bread.

29/06/2020

Pakistan: Attack on Karachi Stock Exchange Leads to Multiple Casualties

At least 6 people, including a policeman, were killed on Monday, when four militants stormed the Karachi Stock Exchange, the financial capital of Pakistan, in an attack claimed by a separatist group from the neighboring province of Balochistan.

At least 6 people, including a policeman, were killed on Monday, when four militants stormed the Karachi Stock Exchange, the financial capital of Pakistan, in an attack claimed by a separatist group from the neighboring province of Balochistan.

29/06/2020

Israel is canceling the US broadcaster "GOD TV" for attempting to convert Jewish audiences to Christianity.

29/06/2020

UN Rights Chief: ‘Annexation is Illegal. Period.’

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called Israeli annexation plans “illegal” as she warns of increased violence.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet has called Israeli annexation plans “illegal” as she warns of increased violence.

29/06/2020

A retired IDF officer who was jailed for demonstrating "illegally" has been freed after public protests calling for his release. The army officer has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

29/06/2020

Lebanon Investigating Assassination Attempt on Former PM

A missile was fired at former prime minister Saad Hariri’s motorcade, prompting a secret investigation.

A missile was fired at former prime minister Saad Hariri’s motorcade, prompting a secret investigation.

29/06/2020

Algerian presid عبد المجيد تبون - Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced Algeria will not allow any foreign visitors until the end of the coronavirus crisis, promising strict measures against citizens breaching containment measures.

29/06/2020

Turkey’s Foreign Policy: How to Lose Friends and Alienate People

The Turkish role in Libya and elsewhere is a reminder of where Turkey was ten years ago and where it stands now: An isolated country with “no friends.”

The Turkish role in Libya and elsewhere is a reminder of where Turkey was ten years ago and where it stands now: An isolated country with “no friends.”

28/06/2020

Saudi Arabia Uses Warning Shots to Rebuff Iranian Boats

Saudi Arabia's Border Guard reports it pushed three Iranian ships out of its waters on Saturday.

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Saudi Arabia's Border Guard reports it pushed three Iranian ships out of its waters on Saturday.

28/06/2020

Egyptian Belly Dancer Sama el-Masry Jailed for ‘Debaucherous’ TikToks

Egypt’s highly conservative society is struggling to cope with the freedom of expression new social media platforms like TikTok permit women.

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Egypt’s highly conservative society is struggling to cope with the freedom of expression new social media platforms like TikTok permit women.

28/06/2020

Musica Sawa: Lebanon’s Digital Music Festival in the COVID-19 Era

The festival offers a month-long digital fest with the aim to support a dwindling education sector in Lebanon.

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The Musica Sawa festival offers a month-long digital fest with the aim to support a dwindling education sector in Lebanon.

28/06/2020

Netflix Shines Spotlight on Egyptian Youssef Chahine's Filmography

The online streaming service is showcasing the work of “the pioneer of social realism” in Egypt.

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Egyptian director Youssef Chahine is in the spotlight this month on Netflix after streaming platform added 4 of his films to its online catalog.

27/06/2020

Beirut NGOs Launch Emergency Fund for Lebanon’s Struggling Art Scene

The coronavirus crisis has added to the difficulties facing the country’s art scene.

The coronavirus crisis has added to the difficulties facing the country’s art scene.

27/06/2020

Turkey’s Long Awaited Ataturk Cultural Center to Open in 2020

Home to a multipurpose theater and opera hall, the center is not without controversy.

Home to a multipurpose theater and opera hall, the center is not without controversy.

27/06/2020

Europe to Reopen Borders to Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia

In a positive sign for summer tourism, the three North African countries are included on the initial list proposed by Brussels.

In a positive sign for summer tourism, the three North African countries are included on the initial list proposed by Brussels.

27/06/2020

COVID-19 Causes Dramatic Change in MENA Consumer Habits

The pandemic has accelerated the transition to online shopping, with 90% of GCC shoppers now preferring online purchasing over malls and crowded shopping streets.

The pandemic has accelerated the transition to online shopping, with 90% of GCC shoppers now preferring online purchasing over malls and crowded shopping streets.

27/06/2020

Egypt Takes $5.2 Billion IMF Loan to Support Economy

Amid rising cases and much uncertainty over the country's epidemic, the IMF has approved Egypt's loan as it warns of worsening economic outlook.

Amid rising cases and much uncertainty over the country's epidemic, the IMF has approved Egypt's loan as it warns of worsening economic outlook.

27/06/2020

Female Arab Filmmakers Shine at Virtual Cannes Film Festival

“The female representation at Cannes is still not entirely satisfactory, but at last we’re moving in the right direction,” said Lebanese filmmaker and 2020 Cannes Selection filmmaker Danielle Arbid.

“The female representation at Cannes is still not entirely satisfactory, but at last we’re moving in the right direction,” said Lebanese filmmaker and 2020 Cannes Selection filmmaker Danielle Arbid

27/06/2020

Emboldened by Impunity, Russia Abandons Protections for Syrian Hospitals

As Syria’s humanitarian crisis worsens, an emboldened Russia abandons a UN program to protect hospitals and medical workers.

As Syria’s humanitarian crisis worsens, an emboldened Russia abandons a UN program to protect hospitals and medical workers.

26/06/2020

A Danish court sentenced 40-year-old duel Norwegian-Iranian citizen Mohammad Davoudzadeh Loloei, to seven years jail on Friday, for his role in a plot to murder an unnamed Iranian exile in Denmark.

“The court found that the information was collected and passed on to a person working for an Iranian intelligence service, for use by the intelligence service’s plans to kill the exile,” the Roskilde District Court said in a statement.

26/06/2020

International Tourist Arrivals in Middle East Drop by 40%.

26/06/2020

Fakhfakh Gate Rocks Tunisia

Seventy-three Tunisian MPs called for a motion of no-confidence for Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh over unresolved conflicts of interest.

Seventy-three Tunisian MPs called for a motion of no-confidence for Prime Minister Elyes Fakhfakh over unresolved conflicts of interest.

26/06/2020

The Trump administration is acting to remove healthcare from 23 million Americans through a Supreme Court decision.

26/06/2020

South Sudan Faces Preventable COVID-19 Tragedy

South Sudan is struggling to contain COVID-19, with government ministers and UN staff testing positive for the virus.

South Sudan is struggling to contain COVID-19, with government ministers and UN staff testing positive for the virus.