Yasmeen Altaji

Abu Dhabi, Chicago

Assistant Podcast Producer at The National

Podcasts @TheNationalNews | Founder @thewordmideast | ✍️/🎙️ @AJEnglish @BBC @TheWorld | @ColumbiaJourn + @MedillSchool + @BienenSchoolNU

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Articles

Gaza aid points to reopen, and Israeli draft dispute threatens to collapse government

2 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Aid distribution points run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are set to reopen today following a temporary closure. There’s a new rift in Israel that’s threatening to collapse the government. Iran is rejecting a recent nuclear deal proposal from the Trump administration.
Syria builds national army and Hajj begins today

3 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

There has been more deadly violence near an aid distribution site in Gaza. Syria has recruited half of its planned national army. The Hajj pilgrimage begins today.
Hamas ready to negotiate and Iran, Egypt talk nuclear

4 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

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.
Gaza aid site shooting and Iran-US nuclear talks

5 days ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs. Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent.
Israel approves more settlements and Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj security

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Israel has approved 22 more settlements in the occupied West Bank. Authorities in Saudi Arabia are making arrests for abetting unauthorised pilgrimages this Hajj season. Syria has signed billions of dollars worth of energy deals with international companies led by the Qatari UCC Holding. Israel approves 22 West Bank settlements in major blow to prospect of Palestinian stateSpending an excessive amount of time on the phone. Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Israel attacks Yemen; broadcaster Morgan speaks out on Gaza

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Israel launched strikes on Yemen on Wednesday, a day after Houthi rebels fired missiles towards it. Pro-government militias have killed six people in an attack on a tribal farming community in Syria. British broadcaster Piers Morgan has called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow international journalists into Gaza, and Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says normalisation with Israel is conditional on Palestinian statehood.
Syria plans to reshape economy, and Jerusalem Day sparks Israeli violence

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.
South Lebanon votes and UNRWA calls for aid deliveries

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said. Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
Erdogan has 'no interest' in re-election, and doctor describes dire straits for Gaza's children

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he has no interest in being re-elected. A doctor describes the horrendous state of children in Gaza. Abu Dhabi artificial intelligence company G42 has teamed up with tech giants on Stargate UAE.
Iran in indirect contact with Syria and Israeli protesters block Gaza aid

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Yasmeen Altaji

Iran says it has opened “indirect” communications with the new regime in Syria. Israeli protesters are attempting to block aid deliveries to Gaza through the Karam Abu Salem crossing. US President Donald Trump has selected a design for America's Golden Dome missile defence shield.