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The National
3 days ago
- Business
- The National
Hamas ready to negotiate and Iran, Egypt talk nuclear
Hamas says it is ready to begin indirect talks on 'points of contention' in a US ceasefire proposal. Iran and Egypt are in talks in Cairo. Emirates airline will resume flights to Damascus next month. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Iran makes nuclear peace pledge in 'fruitful' talks with Egypt and IAEA Hamas says it is ready for indirect Gaza truce talks to resolve 'points of contention' in US proposal Emirates to resume flights to Damascus from July This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.


The National
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
Limited aid entering Gaza, and Syria cracks down on ISIS
Aid is once again entering Gaza but with Israeli-imposed limitations. Syrian security troops have begun operations to 'eradicate' ISIS from urban centres. Egypt has repatriated ancient artefacts from Australia. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Syria cracks down on ISIS as authorities seek closer US ties This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent, and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.


The National
05-03-2025
- Politics
- The National
Arab League endorses unified Gaza plan and Israel strikes Syria
Arab leaders presented a unified plan on Gaza following a summit in Cairo on Tuesday. Israel has launched strikes near Syria's Tartous. Saudi Arabia is lowering salary raises amid an influx of talent. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Arab plan for Gaza: technocratic rule and $50bn reconstruction Israel strikes Syrian air defence bases in latest wave of attacks Saudi Arabia jobs: Your salary guide for 2025 This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Deepthi Nair.


The National
05-03-2025
- Politics
- The National
Arab League proposes unified Gaza plan, and Israel strikes Syria
Arab leaders presented a unified plan on Gaza following a summit in Cairo on Tuesday. Israel has launched strikes near Syria's Tartous. Saudi Arabia is lowering salary raises amid an influx of talent. On this episode of Trending Middle East: Arab plan for Gaza: technocratic rule and $50bn reconstruction Israel strikes Syrian air defence bases in latest wave of attacks Saudi Arabia jobs: Your salary guide for 2025 This episode features Kamal Tabikha, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Deepthi Nair.


The National
19-02-2025
- Politics
- The National
Egypt's counter plan on Gaza, and official says SDF will not lay down arms
The National has learnt details of Egypt's plan countering US President Donald Trump's proposed takeover of Gaza. The US-backed, mostly Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces in control of large parts of Syria will not give up its weapons as long as ISIS remains active on Syrian territory. Lebanon said it will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its land an occupation. Egypt's five-year plan for Gaza reconstruction includes safe zones and independent Palestinian agency Syria's Kurds to 'lay down weapons when ISIS fight is over' Lebanon warns it may use 'all means' to force full Israeli withdrawal This episode features Kamal Tabikha in Cairo and Sunniva Rose in Paris.