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Analysis: What do BRICS invitations mean for the Middle East?

Saudi Arabia, UAE look to balance relations between east and west, while Iran, Egypt look to benefit financially.

Al Jazeera

BRICS now a non-western grouping with the induction of six more member nations

BRICS expands to 11 members, strengthening its position as a global grouping. New members from Middle East, Africa, South America chosen, sending message of multipolarity. India took lead in drafting criteria, most new members strategic partners. Expansion sends message against US sanctions, energy players join. BRICS now a recognised global…

The Hindu

9 of the best things to do in Saudi Arabia

From craters worth exploring to vast skyscrapers, there’s plenty to fill your time in this Middle East kingdom

The Independent UK

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Jota drama sparks 'tension' between Benzema & Espirito Santo

To comply with Saudi Pro-League rules, the club will look to move Jota on in order to bring further foreign stars to the Middle East.

The National (Scotland)

More than 200 Palestinians, nearly 30 Israelis killed so far this year: UN

UN Middle East envoy Tor Wennesland says deaths from violence so far this year are the highest recorded since 2005.

Al Jazeera

Delicious Dubai: The best dishes to devour when you next visit the UAE

From a walking tour around the famous souk to a neighbourhood bistro that was voted the best restaurant in the Middle East and Africa, Amira Arasteh goes off the beaten track in Dubai to find a gastronomic scene that’s very much alive and thriving

The Independent UK

Joe Biden aims for a Middle East hat-trick. He’s delusional and out of time

The US president is pushing for a Saudi-Israel deal, a breakthrough on Palestine and an understanding with Iran. But the ‘American century’ is long gone

The Guardian - UK

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COP28 host UAE has ‘insufficient’ climate plan to meet 1.5C goal

The United Arab Emirates’ efforts to cut emissions were labeled “insufficient,” even after the Middle East nation — the host of this year’s United Nations climate summit — announced fresh targets.

The Times of India

What Deal Are The Americans And Saudis Negotiating?

U.S. and Saudi negotiations are centered on two main issues: China and America’s strategic alignment in the Middle East.

Zenger

11 of the best things to do in Qatar

Looking for something different on your next Middle East holiday? Here’s how to see the best of this desert country

The Independent UK

White House adviser Jake Sullivan meets Saudi crown prince for Jeddah talks

The White House said the talks focused on efforts for a ‘more peaceful, secure, prosperous and stable Middle East’.

Al Jazeera

US-Saudi talks amid reports of far-reaching diplomatic plan for Middle East

But Jeddah’s demands for brokering an Israeli-Palestinian respite are reportedly a ‘non-starter’ and a ‘sucker’s bet’

The Guardian - US

28 year old tests positive for MERS in Abu Dhabi; know what are the signs

A new case of MERS or the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus has come to the fore, Reuters reported. The 28-year-old man has tested positive for MERS in a city in Abu Dhabi on the border with Oman, media has cited the World Health Organisation (WHO).

The Times of India

Chiang Mai wants more Saudi visitors

Chiang Mai is hoping for a surge in visitors from Saudi Arabia with various agencies planning to stage a roadshow in the Middle East country later this year to draw visitors here.

Bangkok Post

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The Hindu

‘Tech infrastructure, skilled IT resources and advanced space programme helps India deal with environmental challenges’: Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri

India has immense human resources and immense challenges. The IUCN World Conservation Congress in 2025 in Abu Dhabi will bring together 10-15k delegates from 160 countries to discuss global conservation issues, and India can help shape the agenda. India's diverse membership and tech infrastructure can help address challenges like biodiversity…

Zenger

Bipartisan U.S. Senators Propose Legislation To Foster Middle East Peace

Regional Integration and Normalization Act aims to strengthen ties and support peace efforts in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

They fled Syria's shattering civil war. Now, Syrian refugees in Jordan fear being forced to return

As Middle East countries begin to restore relations with Syrian President Bashar Assad, many Syrian refugees who fled civil war fear they will be forced to return to their homeland

Zenger

Isaac Herzog, Kamala Harris Announce $70 Million Climate Technology Partnership

Israel-US project aims to support climate-healthy agriculture and protect critical water resources in the Middle East and Africa.

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Bobby Ghosh: Erdogan and Sisi end their feud 10 years too late

The Middle East’s most pointless feud — and that is a very crowded field — is finally over. After a 10-year diplomatic freeze, Turkey and Egypt are finally exchanging ambassadors. Having led their countries through a decade of political repression and economic pain, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey and…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida teams up with biz execs for Middle East trip

ABU DHABI -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's trip to three Middle East states is being conducted in tandem with an economic mission comprising Japanese company executives.

Radio France Internationale

Women's right to travel is being tightly controlled in North Africa, Middle East, HRW says

Research from Human Rights Watch released Tuesday shows that in many Middle East and North African countries women are still prevented from moving freely around the country they live in, or from travelling abroad. Most still need the permission of a male guardian.

The Guardian - UK

‘I am a prisoner’: women fight Middle Eastern laws that keep them trapped at home

Rules restricting a woman’s freedom to live, work and study persist in countries including Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Israel, says a Human Rights Watch report

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida aims to stabilize energy supply through Middle East trip

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday began his first trip to the Middle East since assuming office, aiming to pave the way for a stable mid- to long-term energy supply system in Japan amid uncertainty caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

France 24

Sisi's decade in power: Egyptians struggle under authoritarian rule

Ten years ago this week, Egypt's first democratically elected president was ousted in a coup d'état. Mohamed Morsi, a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, was propelled to power by the Arab Spring. His dramatic fall was orchestrated by Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, a military general who promised to bring stability to…

Manchester Evening News

Manchester United told takeover risks associated with Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bids

Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are the two frontrunners to takeover Manchester United from the Glazer family

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