Damascus: a chic, tax-friendly hub for Gulf investors and entrepreneurs

Society 2025-10-18

Damascus: a chic, tax-friendly hub for Gulf investors and entrepreneurs

Syria’s capital is undergoing a remarkable transformation, setting the stage for a brighter future.

Houthi infighting over taxes exposes greed, corruption

Society 2025-10-17

Houthi infighting over taxes exposes greed, corruption

Clashes between Houthi factions in Radaa over taxes expose the group’s greed and power struggles, deepening Yemen’s economic misery.

The law code stele of king Hammurabi

Society 2025-10-17

The law code stele of king Hammurabi

In the ancient world of Mesopotamia, nearly 4,000 years ago, a monumental black basalt stele stood as a beacon of justice and authority.

Iraq launches two colleges: Artificial intelligence and excellence college

Society 2025-10-10

Iraq launches two colleges: Artificial intelligence and excellence college

University of Baghdad opened the College of Artificial Intelligence and the College of Excellence in early September 2025.

Houthis block UN aid, using starvation as weapon

Society 2025-10-08

Houthis block UN aid, using starvation as weapon

The Iran-backed Houthis are deliberately obstructing UN aid in Yemen, suspending critical food and school programs, and using starvation as a tool to exert control.

Houthis escalate crackdown on Yemenis, threatening rights, regional stability

Society 2025-10-06

Houthis escalate crackdown on Yemenis, threatening rights, regional stability

The Iran-backed Houthis’ arrest of over 1,000 Yemenis for celebrating the September Revolution underscores their escalating abuses, erasure of national identity, and growing threat to regional stability.

UAE’s Global South Utilities Powers Yemen’s Energy Future with Solar

Society 2025-10-01

UAE’s Global South Utilities Powers Yemen’s Energy Future with Solar

Amid Yemen’s deepening energy crisis, UAE-based Global South Utilities is making strides to transform the country’s power landscape.

Syria’s Literary Revival: Once Banned Books Flood Damascus Streets

Society 2025-09-30

Syria’s Literary Revival: Once Banned Books Flood Damascus Streets

For decades, books symbolized defiance in Syria, smuggled, hidden, and read in secret under the iron grip of censorship.

Iraq’s Railway Voyage: $930 Million Investment to Boost Trade and Growth

Society 2025-09-24

Iraq’s Railway Voyage: $930 Million Investment to Boost Trade and Growth

Iraq is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its railway system.

Syria Removed from Google’s Advertising Sanctions List, Sparking Hope for Economic Growth

Society 2025-09-17

Syria Removed from Google’s Advertising Sanctions List, Sparking Hope for Economic Growth

Google restored Syria’s access to the company’s advertising services for the first time since restrictions were imposed in 2011.