What Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel means for the Middle East: via shutterstock.com Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and start preparations for the US to move its embassy from Tel Aviv to the contested city, has the potential to further inflame tensions across the Middle …
Emmanuel Macron, this 19th century thinker offers a warning about seeking the middle ground: “I like to believe that, in politics as in all things, what is true and truly good can only be found in a happy medium”. So said Victor Cousin, a 19th-century French philosopher and statesman. The thinker professed to be working …
And Then God Created the Middle East and Said ‘Let There be Breaking News and Analysis’ – a Africa interest event taking place on 2017-11-06 18:30:00 in United Kingdom The Middle East is the mysterious land of veils, minarets and Orientalist clichés. Karl Sharro, aka Karl reMarks, talks about his six year journey of satirising …
A worsening water crisis in North Africa and the Middle East: An Egyptian farmer tries to irrigate his land with water from a well. Reuters/Mohamed Abd El Ghany The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) already the most water stressed region in the world, faces a worsening crisis in terms of its access to water …
Raqs Without Borders: Middle Eastern Dance Festival in cultural diplomacy – a Culture interest event taking place on 2017-08-31 00:00:00 in United States Company: TorkomadaVenue: The University SettlementLocation: New York, NY Navi Printing Come enjoy the magic of Middle Eastern Dance at our opening gala show in Manhattan on 08/31/17 at 7:30pm at the University …
The African middle class matters: but not for the reasons commonly put forward: The debate about Africa's middle class has largely ignored earlier analyses on African elites. Shutterstock These days the African middle class is widely discussed as a phenomenon considered indicative of social change. But a great deal of the debate hasn’t been very …
Europe and the Middle East: Startup Opportunities in Times of Uncertainty – a Africa interest event taking place on 2017-07-14 09:00:00 in Germany There have been 60 disclosed exits in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since 2012 with a total valuation of over billion. Egypt and the UAE are growing startup hubs with e-commerce, media and fintech being …
Flavours of Auburn Food Tour: Middle Eastern Cuisine & Culture, Saturday 27 May – a Culture interest event taking place on 2017-05-27 10:30:00 in Australia Take a walking tour to discover more about Middle Eastern food and culture in Auburn. You will be led by a local tour guide who will share about the culture as you …
Flavours of Auburn Food Tour: Middle Eastern Cuisine & Culture, Saturday 24 June – a Culture interest event taking place on 2017-06-24 10:30:00 in Australia Take a walking tour to discover more about Middle Eastern food and culture in Auburn. You will be led by a local tour guide who will share about the culture as you …
Bett Middle East 2017 – a Africa interest event taking place on 2017-04-25 00:00:00 in United Arab Emirates This two day Leadership Summit & Expo has established a reputation as the region’s most senior gathering of leaders in the education and technology industries. Over 1,600 policy-makers, decision-makers, educators and innovators will meet in Abu Dhabi …
Faith and money from the Middle East fuelling tensions in the Horn of Africa: A squadron of UAE Mirage fighter planes such as this one at the Dubai Airshow are stationed in Eritrea for Yemeni operations. Reuters/Caren Firouz Relations between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula go back centuries, with trade playing a …
Glass & Aluminum + WinDoorEx Middle East 2017 – a Africa interest event taking place on 2017-03-09 11:00:00 in Egypt The 8th international exhibition for Glass, Aluminium, Doors, Windows and Facades Date: March 09-11, 2017 Glass & Aluminum + WinDoorEx are a long-standing brand serves as consolidating platforms that open more growth possibilities and business …
POWER-GEN Middle East 2017 – a Africa interest event taking place on 2017-01-25 00:00:00 in United Arab Emirates Renowned for providing up-to-date information about the latest technological developments in the power industry, POWER-GEN Middle East is a must attend event for professionals and decision makers in the power industry. This premier event not only provides …
South Africa in the news: Jacob Zuma speech: Tent blows away in the middle of a speech: South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma was forced to run for cover after a tent in which he was giving a speech collapsed. Strong winds and rain tore through the marquee, where Mr Zuma was addressing a crowd for …
Clubbers left gobsmacked as woman performs sex act on man in middle of packed dancefloor: The couple seemed unaware of their surroundings as they got hot and heavy in front of stunned revellers, who filmed the shocking incident Mobile phone footage shows the pair dancing together before the woman appears to try and take the …
Man leaves courthouse in the middle of his trial: A man on trial for burglary and assault left the Kenton County courthouse during a break and didn't return. Lawyers had made it through opening statements and one witness at his trial when they took a break for lunch. : Weird News 2 moose found frozen …
al-Bisat: A Casual Forum for Discussion on the Middle East – a Africa interest event taking place on 2016-11-02 00:00:00 in United States Join the King Fahd Center for coffee hour discussions focused on topics related to the Middle East and North Africa. This discussion group will offer a unique opportunity for interested people of …
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