Iran blocks renowned sculptor Tanavoli from traveling
Iranian authorities have confiscated the passport of an Iranian artist, barring him from traveling to London for a book launch. The authorities did not provide a reason for why he…
Entrepreneurs challenge economic conditions with creative ideas
MENA entrepreneurs are ready for global markets, says Eventtus CEO
Russia appeals Olympic track and field doping ban
Russia has filed an appeal against the doping ban barring its athletics team from competing at the Rio Olympics. Under the current criteria, only two athletes could take part, the…
Political detainee dies after health deterioration
Family and human rights organisations accuse Ministry of Interior of medical negligence and “slowly killing political prisoners”
Formula One: Hamilton wins in Austria after final-lap tussle with Rosberg
Lewis Hamilton has won the Austrian Grand Prix for the first time in controversial circumstances. The British driver collided with Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg on the final lap to…
Al-Saqa’s health severely deteriorating in detention: Rights lawyers
Despite urgent need for immediate inclusive examinations, prison administration is slow to take necessary action
‘Red Sea islands’ pending court decision on judicial panel rebuttal
The court will look into the request on 30 July
PLO concerned over Quartet committee report
For the first time the report tackled the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
CBE to reveal its foreign exchange reserves this week
Debt repayment to Qatar and Paris Club countries is likely to impact reserves by the end of July
Detention of rights lawyer Malek Adly renewed for 15 days
“Despite the inhumane conditions, my soul is still the same,” says Adly in a letter