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#UAE #legal #gov #AI #MiddleEast

'The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) to write and regulate laws in the Gulf state, in the first such decision to be taken by a nation in the international community.

Last week, ministers in the UAE approved the creation of the Office of Regulatory Intelligence, a new cabinet body intended to oversee the use of AI in the creation of new legislation and the reformation of current legislation.'

middleeastmonitor.com/20250423

Middle East Monitor · UAE to use AI to create, regulate lawsBy Middle East Monitor

Middle East Monitor: UAE to use AI to create, regulate laws. “The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to use artificial intelligence (AI) to write and regulate laws in the Gulf state, in the first such decision to be taken by a nation in the international community. Last week, ministers in the UAE approved the creation of the Office of Regulatory Intelligence, a new cabinet body intended to […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/24/middle-east-monitor-uae-to-use-ai-to-create-regulate-laws/

Israel cracks down on official posts mourning Pope Francis

Israeli diplomats criticise foreign ministry's handling of pontiff's death, saying it damages Israel's image

from #MiddleEastEye #MEE
By Mera Aladam
Published date: 23 April 2025 16:17 BST

"Israel’s orders to remove official posts expressing condolences on the death of Pope Francis has sparked outrage among international observers and stirred controversy among Israeli ambassadors.

In several now-deleted posts, accounts belonging to the Israeli foreign ministry in various countries mourned the pontiff’s death on X following the announcement of his passing, writing: "Rest in peace, Pope Francis. May his memory be a blessing.""

middleeasteye.net/news/israel-

#SolidarityWithPalestine is #NotAntisemitism
#Gaza #Israel #Palestine #MiddleEast #WestAsia #politics
#news #press @palestine @israel

Middle East EyeIsrael cracks down on official posts mourning Pope FrancisIsraeli diplomats criticise foreign ministry's handling of pontiff's death, saying it damages Israel's image

🇺🇸 US | 🇮🇷 IRAN
🔴 US hits Iranian LPG tycoon amid nuclear talks

🔸 Emamjomeh sanctioned for evading US embargoes.
🔸 His network moved $100Ms in oil & gas, funding Iran’s weapons programs.
🔸 Treasury: Proceeds support Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas.
🔸 New talks with Iran continue in Oman this weekend.

#Iran#Sanctions#US
One of my favorite photos from #Jerusalem. Back in 2010 I went on a pilgrimage there. One Sunday I decided to follow in Mary Magdalene’s steps and journey to Jesus’ tomb in the early morning. I walked the Old City streets well before sunrise and, after being startled a few times by the many cats of Jerusalem, made my way to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. On the way I captured a few photos on my iPhone. When editing, I liked it in both color and sepia.

#Easter #City #MiddleEast #photography #travel

#PopeFrancis remembered as ‘dear friend’ by the people of Gaza

from #MiddleEastEye #MEE
By MEE staff
Published date: 21 April 2025 20:28 BST

"Thousands of pro-Palestinian social media users, as well as many from Gaza, paid tributes to Pope Francis, remembering him for his support for the Palestinian people during Israel’s 15-month ongoing onslaught in the besieged enclave.

In his final address on Easter Sunday, Pope Francis, 88, called for a ceasefire in #Gaza from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica as an aide read out a benediction in which the pope condemned the "deplorable humanitarian situation" caused by #Israel’s war on Gaza, which many on social media praised."

middleeasteye.net/trending/pop

#ChristianSolidarityWithPalestine
#PermanentCeasfireNow
#StopGazaGenocide
#GazaBelongsToPalestine
#NeverStopTalkingAboutPalestine
#StopArmingIsrael
#BDS #DivestFromIsrael
#SolidarityWithPalestine is #NotAntisemitism
#Palestine #MiddleEast #WestAsia #politics
#news #press @palestine

Middle East EyePope Francis remembered as ‘dear friend’ by the people of GazaThousands of pro-Palestinian social media users, as well as those from Gaza, paid heartfelt tributes to the late Pope
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Andrew Feinstein: ‘The West has a choice: stop supporting genocide or mutate their own democracies and destroy international law forever. The West has chosen the latter.’

Media Lens – Global Charade: Israel, Palestine And The ‘Rules-Based Order’: medialens.org/2025/global-char @israel 🧵

Media Lens · Global Charade: Israel, Palestine And The ‘Rules-Based Order’By Editor
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"When the EU pressures other countries, such as South Africa and others in the Global South, to align with its geopolitical priorities (on Ukraine/Russia), while giving itself a pass when convenient (on Israel/Palestine), it grates in other parts of the world and undermines the very case for the “rules-based international order” that the EU purports to defend and exemplify."

by Eldar Mamedov: responsiblestatecraft.org/suda 🧵

Responsible Statecraft · Saudi Arabia chooses sides in Sudan's civil warBy Elfadil Ibrahim

"As #Israeli & #US officials scramble to find a destination to forcibly relocate #Gaza ’s population... #Somaliland] is an attractive option.. Mainstream #media reports indicate officials in #TelAviv & #Washington are making discrete overtures to #Hargeisa."

kitklarenberg.com/p/somaliland

Global Delinquents · Somaliland: British Colony, Palestinian Concentration Camp?By Kit Klarenberg