Category: West Asia
Australians among other nationals arrested in Kuwait for supplying ISIS
Two Australians are part of a group arrested in Kuwait, accused of being members of an extremist network that supplied funds and weapons, including rockets, to Islamic State militants, the […]
Emirati thriller “Zinzana” to hit theaters across Middle East
Audiences across the Middle East will get a chance to see Image Nation’s highly anticipated local feature film, Zinzana, in cinemas from December 10. Produced by Image Nation, one of the […]
Abu Dhabi’s Mina Zayed to draw culture enthusiasts
Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi’s newest arts and cultural destination, is set to draw people of all ages and backgrounds for an introductory three-day event from 19-21 November that is free and […]
ISIS between conspiracy and media coverage
Now, in 2015 ISIS have managed to spread outside their territory of Iraq and Syria and the Middle East, terrorizing and attacking other countries in other continents, and between […]
Twin bombings rock Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut
Twin suicide bombings rocked a busy shopping street Thursday in a Beirut stronghold of Lebanon’s Shia movement Hezbollah, killing 41 people and wounding more than 200 in the worst […]
Dubai Seminar tackles Teenage Angst and Stress Management
Though recent international research points to a rise in the number of teenagers suffering from stress, many of them are not aware of the impact stress can have on their […]
Iranian ambassador’s disappearance affects Saudi-Iran relations
Iran said Wednesday 11th November that a top diplomat who went missing in the deadly stampede at this year’s hajj pilgrimage is still alive and has asked Saudi Arabia to […]
Dubai celebrates artistic renditions of “Movember”
November takes on a new form at Dubai’s leading Latin American dining destination, COYA Dubai. In honor of “Movember”, the outlet offers diners the opportunity to donate to a charitable […]
Canada to take in 25,000 Syrian refugees
Canada will soon discuss with Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey taking 25,000 Syrian refugees off their hands and resettling them, as per the new prime minister’s promise. After Canada’s new prime […]
Iranian women’s dilemma in sports
After the initiative “Watch4Women in Iran” was launched, it managed to highlight Iranian women suffering, especially athletes. It aims to put pressure the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) to ban Iran […]