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Siraj Bechiya and his partner Mounir have developed a project of hydroponic farming in Libya.
Italy and Greece's prime ministers joined a growing number of foreign leaders visiting Libya as participates in a UN-sponsored peace process.
Assassination campaign targets intellectuals in Afghanistan
An increasing threat against judges, journalists, intellectuals and human rights defenders has generated a powerful climate of fear among the population.
UN calls for women participation in Afghan peace process
The UN on Friday called for the "full, equal and meaningful participation of women" in Afghanistan's peace process.
Clubhouse app creates a buzz in the Middle East
Bringing people together during the pandemic, this newest by-invite-only app is providing a space for Arabs, regardless of background, to ...
Market for edible flowers blossoms in Tunisia
Edible flowers have grown in popularity in Tunisia, and are being used in high-end hotel restaurants.
Evolving notions of citizenship in UAE and the Gulf
Comment: UAE's plan to expand citizenship reflects a nation keen to shore up its assets while protecting access to this traditionally exclusive ...
Afghanistan's female entrepreneurs face battle to survive Covid-19 pandemic
Following the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, women in Afghanistan, who already had a tough time getting their businesses off the ...
Israel begins exit from third virus lockdown
Israeli barbershops and some other businesses reopened Sunday as the country began easing its third coronavirus lockdown amid an aggressive ...
Grenfell: A united community through the love of food
After the Grenfell fire tragedy, the local community came together in many different ways including through the love of food, where witnesses ...
Iran, pressured by blackouts and pollution, targets Bitcoin
With toxic smog blanketing Tehran skies and the country buckling under the pandemic, social media has been rife with speculation. Soon, fingers ...
The future is bright for the Arabic audiobooks industry
As the world celebrates Arabic Language Day, its 390 million speakers are becoming an important market for the growing popularity of audiobooks.
Refugees from Ethiopia conflict scratch a living in Sudan
Ethiopian refugees are restarting their lives in Sudan, saying 'they have nothing more to do' in their home country.
UAE expands eligibility for 'golden' residency visa
All holders of doctorate degrees, medical doctors and also computer, electronics, programming, electrical and biotechnology engineers are ...
Delegation from illegal Israeli settlements meet with Dubai businessmen
A delegation of Israeli settlers visited Dubai to forge business ties.
Dubai to stock Israeli-grown wine from occupied Golan Heights
The Israeli wine will be available at hotels, restaurants and shops in Dubai, where only non-Muslims are legally allowed to drink.
As oil prices dive, Iraq seek to diversify economy
Iraqi Kurdistan is diversifying its economy as oil prices dive and the coronavirus pandemic destabilizes the economy.
Dubai goes kosher after Israel peace deal
Restaurants and caterers in Dubai are rushing to prepare for what they hope will be a flood of Jewish visitors arriving on new direct flights.
Greek government accuses refugees of 'burning' Moria camp
Greece accused migrants of deliberately burning their overcrowded camp last week on Lesbos island, where hundreds reluctantly moved to a new ...
Saudi Arabia 'agreed to open airspace to Israeli flights'
Senior Trump adviser Jared Kushner added that Bahrain also agreed to a similar move after Saudi Arabia
Israel’s biggest bank expects deals with UAE soon
Dov Kotler, the head of Israel’s Bank Hapoalim, says that he expects to make new deals with the UAE’s largest banks soon.
Egypt to stop issuing commercial permits to 'successful' Syrians
Egypt has accused the Syrian refugee community of conspiring with the Muslim Brotherhood and Qatar after their many found successes in business.
Lebanese recycle glass from Beirut blast
Through recycling initiatives, volunteers, NGOs and entrepreneurs hope to salvage at least part of the tonnes of glass littering the ...
Middle East matchmaking: The rise of online dating
With online dating growing in popularity, entrepreneurs in the Middle East are taking advantage by creating a range of digital apps.
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