Jordan Issues over 190,000 Work Permits to Syrian Refugees
Iraq’s New Leader Shows His Mettle
Tourism Returns to Egypt in 3 Coastal Governorates
Economic Crisis Does Little to Dampen Saudi Pricey Ambitions
UN Raises $7.7bn in Humanitarian Aid for Syria
Gulf States and Worryig Chinese Policy towards Sri Lanka
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Jordan Issues over 190,000 Work Permits to Syrian Refugees
More than 190,000 work permits have been issued to Syrian refugees in Jordan, said Jordan’s Minister of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs, Ayman Safadi, at the recent IVth Brussels Confe
Tourism Returns to Egypt in 3 Coastal Governorates
On 1 July 2020, Egypt announced the resumption of international tourism in three coastal governorates – Marsa Matrouh, South Sinai and Red Sea. This is considered to be the first step in a phased re
UN Raises $7.7bn in Humanitarian Aid for Syria
On 30 June 2020, the UN raised a total of $7.7 billion in humanitarian aid for Syria at the virtual UN donor conference on Syria in Brussels, Belgium. Syria has been devastated by more than
Morocco Signs Deal for 24 AH-64 Apache Helicopters
Morocco has signed a deal for 24 Boeing AH-64 Apache Helicopters. Morocco has ordered the 24 attack helicopters from Boeing in a deal worth $440 million, following a request of the aircraft in
Egypt Reportedly Signs Agreement for 500 Russian T-90MS Tanks
Egypt has reportedly signed an agreement for the production of 500 Russian T-90MS tanks in the country. On 27 June 20, Russian media outlets cited sources in the Russian defence industry in sayi
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UN Raises $7.7bn in Humanitarian Aid for Syria
On 30 June 2020, the UN raised a total of $7.7 billion in humanitarian aid for Syria at the virtual UN donor conference on Syria in Brussels, Belgium. Syria has been devastated by more than
Gulf States and Worryig Chinese Policy towards Sri Lanka
China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean Island’s request contrasted starkly with Beijing’s more measured response to Af
Iran Issues Arrest Warrant for US President Trump
TEHRAN – Iran has issued an arrest warrant for American President Donald J. Trump and other 36 American political and military officials, whom Iran accuses of involvement in the killing of Iranian t
Turkey Positions Itself As Supply Chain Alternative to China
A Turkish-US business council is projecting Turkey as a trading alternative to China with the help of influential US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a close associate of President Donald J. Trump
Fragile Big Power Relationships Add to Middle Eastern Uncertainty
A web of relationships between Turkey, Russia, Iran, and China have to a significant degree shaped Middle Eastern and North African geopolitics. The fragility of those relationships, however, beg