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WASHINGTON — Several military allies of the United States in the Middle East have expressed interest in creating their own space forces, and have sought advice from the U.S. on how to accomplish this goal, Col. Christopher Putman, commander of U.S. Space Forces Central, said March 27. “We have a…

Ramadan Sweets From Egypt’s Oldest Dessert Shops Nutella samboosak, kunafa tiramisu, red velvet basbousa cupcake, and cheesecake zalabya are some of the bizarre—although sometimes delicious—Ramadan desserts that have emerged in recent years. Egypt’s bakeries and patisseries have created a mixture of Western and Middle Eastern desserts—producing a never ending saga…

DUBAI: Maqluba, the flavorful Arab dish, is a perfect treat for Eid Al-Fitr. Popular in many countries in the region, this layered one-pot dish has many versions, but the basic principle is to turn it upside down before serving.   Chef Moose Nazeeh, executive chef at JA Manafaru in the Maldives, shared…

Dubai, March 23, 2023, ZEXPRWIRE,  Tap Payments, the leading fintech company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, announced today that it has signed a partnership with PayPal, a global leader in the payment industry, to offer PayPal onboarding, operations, and payouts for businesses. Now MENA businesses can…

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Kaiser Kuo: Welcome to the Sinica Podcast, a weekly discussion of current affairs in China, produced in partnership with The China Project. Subscribe to Access from The China Project to get, well, access. Access to, not only our great daily newsletter, but to all of the original writing on our…

It is time for the U.S.-Japan relationship to evolve, in the Middle East. For both countries, the announcement of a China-brokered agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow, was a stark wake-up call, perhaps even a "Sputnik moment." The good news is there…

KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Hundreds of millions of Muslims began the first daily fast of Ramadan on Thursday, as parts of the Middle East approached crucial junctures in high-stakes peace negotiations during the holy month, traditionally a time of reconciliation. In Sudan, parties are wrangling over how the country will…

Saudi Arabia aims to add 10 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2027, with solar to account for the lion’s share. The Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) describes the main market drivers that could make this target achievable. March 22, 2023 The Middle East Solar Industry Association (MESIA) The…

With over 32 years of experience in the hospitality world across Australia, Asia and the Middle East in various senior management roles, Naim Maadad has launched and operated some of the world’s best hotels, resorts, spas and F&B venues. Here, he discusses the hospitality scene and why sustainability matters more…