Orient Weekly Watch: CSIORS Edition - Friday, April 12th, 2024

Orient Weekly Watch: CSIORS Edition - Friday, April 12th, 2024

2024-04-12 16:28

2024-04-12 16:28

Array( [98271] => Array ( [author_name] => Filip Benes [author_description] => [slug] => filip-benes ) [98272] => Array ( [author_name] => Tomas Krizan [author_description] => [slug] => tomas-krizan ) [98273] => Array ( [author_name] => Issam Khoury [author_description] => Researcher, filmmaker, and journalist with 20+ years of reporting on developments in the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on human rights, terrorism, religious groups, and minorities. [slug] => issam-khoury ) [99632] => Array ( [author_name] => Carmen Gravano [author_description] => [slug] => carmen-gravano ) [100420] => Array ( [author_name] => Jan Záhořík [author_description] => Africanist/social scientist focusing on the modern and contemporary history and politics of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa as well as the issues of nationalism, identity, conflicts, inequalities, European-African relations in the Cold War, and recently also the issues of migration and security related issues particularly in the West African Sahel region [slug] => jan-zahoik ) [102511] => Array ( [author_name] => Fuat Emir Şefkatli [author_description] => Is a researcher specializing in non-state armed groups (NSAGs) in Libya and the Sahel region, as well as disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) processes. He holds a master’s degree from Plymouth University, Department of International Relations and Global Security, and is currently pursuing his PhD studies in the Strategy and Security Studies Program at the National Defense University in Turkey. Şefkatli serves as a North African Studies Researcher at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (ORSAM) and as an Associate Research Fellow at the Czech-Slovak Institute of Oriental Studies (CSIORS). He has contributed scholarly works and his commentaries and opinions have been featured in international media outlets including Al Jazeera English, Daily China, Russia Today, Middle East Monitor, and TRT World. [slug] => fuat-emir-efkatli )) no author 98368

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Moroccoworldnews.com: European Parliament Ratifies Stringent New Migration Agreement

The European Parliament has passed a tough new migration pact, aimed at expediting asylum procedures and distributing refugees among member states. Despite criticism from various quarters, the pact is set to come into effect in 2026.

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Dzair-tube: Algeria - GIE Monétique Unveils Mobile Payment Interoperability for 2024

GIE Monétique Administrator Assia Benchabla Queiroz announced significant progress in establishing mobile payment interoperability, set to be operational this year. This initiative aims to streamline transactions across different platforms, promoting accessibility and QR code-based purchases. Additionally, efforts are underway to certify Satim with Visa, facilitating domestic processing of Visa-affiliated card transactions. Dzair Tube Media Group, known for its diverse digital content, continues to shape Algerian media with comprehensive coverage and public engagement.

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Arabnews.com: Innovative Initiatives Flourish in Saudi Arabia's Tech Scene

Saudi Arabia's tech landscape thrives with strategic investments, supportive policies, and a flourishing startup ecosystem. High-tech initiatives like Vision 2030 and partnerships with global giants propel the Kingdom toward technological leadership, fostering innovation and economic growth.