• Can GenAI enhance the Middle East's construction industry? – Intelligent CIO Middle East

    The simplest way for regional construction organisations to get started with AI is by focusing on how data is organised, managed, used, unused and those organisations that master data management and use digital twins can unlock the potential of AI, says Julien Moutte at Bentley Systems. The Middle East is buzzing with billion-dollar megaprojects. Out of all nine ongoing megaprojects named

  • How Turkey is upholding a delicate balance in the Middle East

    President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's “historic” visit to Iraq last month shows

  • UNSC to hold closed-door meeting on Middle East

    Shafaqna English-The United Nations Security Council will hold Russia-requested closed-door meeting on the Middle East on May 9. “On May 9, closed consultation on a specific subject will be held at Russia’s request. The Security Council will hear a report of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO). This is

  • Antony Blinken's Big, Stupid Middle East Trip

    U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel earlier this week, speaking loudly and waving a small stick. While Blinken ostensibly represents America's national interests abroad, his job in Israel is all about Presidentish Joe Biden's reelection bid — and how Israeli's defensive military actions in the Gaza Strip are complicating things for Biden at home.

  • Erdan: UN is the main impediment to Middle East peace

    Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan addressed the UN General Assembly today (Wednesday) at a meeting on the American veto of the Palestinian Authority's bid for full member-state status, and accused the UN of being the "main impediment to peace" in the Middle East. Erdan began by noting the end of the Passover holiday this week. "On Passover, Jewish people around the globe gather together at the Seder – our special holiday meal – to tell the story of our liberation," he said. ...

    • Quartz

    McDonald's is still getting hit by Middle East boycotts

    A Big Mac and fries doesn’t appear to be capturing the attention of consumers for now. McDonald’s stock fell about 3.3% in pre-market trading Tuesday after the fast food giant reported its first quarter earnings. McDonald’s posted lower-than-expected sales for the period. That slowdown was in part due to consumers in the U.S. tightening their wallets —and others staging boycotts related to the Israel-Hamas war. Buyers holding tight “As consumers are more discriminating with every dollar that...

    • WDTN

    Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday begins his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago. He has his work cut out for him. The war has ground on since Hamas' deadly Oct. 7 attacks on Israel with little []

    • KTVZ

    Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him

    By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday begins his seventh diplomatic mission to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began more than six months ago. He has his work cut out for him. The war has ground on since Hamas’ deadly Oct.

    • KEYT

    Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him

    Blinken is back in the Middle East this week. He has his work cut out for him

  • Floyd Mayweather Hostage in Middle East? All You Need to Know

    The boxing world has been buzzing with speculation and intrigue surrounding the relationship between Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather. What was once a seemingly lighthearted situation has taken a serious turn, with rumors and comments now pointing to significant developments. Gervonta Davis’ Departure from Mayweather Promotions Gervonta “Tank” Davis, the rising star in the boxing universe, recently confirmed that he is leaving Mayweather Promotions. His contract with the promotional...

  • Labour blames 'Middle East' for expected West Midlands defeat

    A senior Labour source has blamed the "Middle East" for an expected loss in the West Midlands mayoral race.

  • Hillary Clinton Says Pro-Palestinian Protesters Uneducated on Middle East

    Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has suggested that pro-Palestinian protesters at college campuses across the nation are uneducated about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.While pro-Palestinian demonstrations have taken place on colleges since shortly after Israel launched it's assault on Gaza following the surprise October 7 attack by Hamas, the protests have significantly increased in intensity in recent weeks and have been accompanied by reports of antisemitic...