After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Tag: Middle East
As Tunisia Drifts Farther From Democracy, Voters Shun Election
Turnout in Saturday’s parliamentary elections was just over 11 percent, reflecting deep skepticism that politics can solve the North African nation’s grave governmental and economic crises.
The Austere Beauty of Egypt’s Long-Distance Hiking Trails
Two new routes, managed by Bedouins, will help preserve long-overlooked natural wonders and a vanishing way of life.
China to Cooperate With Gulf Nations on Nuclear Energy and Space, Xi Says
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, says that he is eager to work with the Middle Eastern countries, longstanding U.S. allies, in a series of sensitive fields.
Morocco Win in World Cup Brings Celebration Across Africa and Middle East
Arabs and Africans around the world joined in an outpouring of pride and joy over Morocco’s World Cup success after it defeated Spain.
North Korea Sending Ammunition to Russia for War, White House Says
The national security spokesman, John Kirby, said that it was unclear if the munitions had reached Russia, but that in any case, they would not “change the course of the war.”
What Video Footage Reveals About the Protests in Iran
The New York Times analyzed dozens of videos circulating online for insights about what is propelling the demonstrations, and how women are leading the movement.
Arab States Demand That Netflix Drop ‘Offensive Content’
Egypt joined six Gulf Arab nations in insisting that streaming services take down programs that go against “societal values.”
Cloud Wars: Mideast Rivalries Rise Along a New Front
As climate change makes the region hotter and drier, the U.A.E. is leading the effort to squeeze more rain out of the clouds, and other countries are rushing to keep up.
Economic Neglect and Political Instability Unraveled Tunisia’s Democracy
Tensions across the religious-secular fault lines in the country could not be reconciled, and freely elected leaders failed to deliver on the 2011 uprising’s cry for bread, freedom and dignity.