Wap Review - Middle East International News Sites

An area with no exact boundaries, the Middle East is an area rich in history and culture. Today it's much in the news both for its role as supplier of 30% of the world's petroleum and as a hot spot for international conflict. What's really happening in the Middle East? Read the news from sources in the region using the links in this section.

Al Jazeera

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m.aljazeera.net/ (xhtml-mp)

Al Jazeera (http://m.aljazeera.net/) English language mobile site from the most popular TV news channel in the Arab World. Al Jazerra is based in Qatar. The mobile site covers international and regional news and has extensive Sports and Business sections. Full length articles include news photos. There's also an iPhone/Android version of Al Jazeera at i.aljazeera.net

The Jerusalem Post

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mobile.jpost.com/ (xhtml-mp)

Mobile edition of Israel's largest English language newspaper and news web site. The mobile site is quite comprehensive with extensive reportage of Israeli, Middle East and World news along with editorials. There are also links to Sports, Business, Health, Tourism and Business sections which disappointingly lead to empty pages.

Yahoo! Maktoob

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m.business.maktoob.com/ (xhtml-mp)

Yahoo acquired Middle Eastern web portal Maktoob in 2009. Available in Arabic and English, Maktoob covers Middle Eastern and World news, business, sports and culture and leisure.

Zawya

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www.zawya.com/mobile/ (xhtml-mp)

Updated daily, Dubai based Zawya covers Middle East business and financial news, IPOs, stocks, projects, funds, private equity, and Sukuk (Islamic bonds).

EmiratesNews

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emiratesnews.mobi/?nomo=false (xhtml-mp)

Mobile edition of a news blog covering the United Arab Emirates. Updated frequently throughout the day, EmiratesNews is focused on local news.

AME Info

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www.ameinfo.com/handheld/ (cHtml)
www.ameinfo.com/wap/ (wml)

Business News site covering the Middle East. Business directory, Indrustry specific pages covering thr technology, travel, petroleum and automotive industries in 14 Middle Eatern counties.

Mideast Youth

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mideastyouth.com/?mobi (xhtml-mp)

Mideast Youth is a news and opinion blog, published in Bahrain with the goal of connecting young people of all nationalities and regions throughout the region to increase understanding and to promote "human rights, religious freedom, tolerance, and free speech. According to the site's FAQ:

"Our aim is to offer the public what mainstream media constantly lacks - uncensored information, personal anecdotes from underrepresented minorities, highlighting ignored or forgotten human rights abuses, articles that focus on unique and youthful art, music and culture."

Spot On

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m.spotonpr.com/ (xhtml-mp)

Spot On PR's blog covers media and social networking in the Middle East.

Arabian Business

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arabianbusiness.com/pda (cHtml)

The mobile edition of a major Middle-Eastern business news site. Hundreds of stories updated frequently. The site is organized by industry with sections for banking, Construction, Energy, Real estate, Technology

Alrroya

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alrroya.mobi/en/ (xhtml-mp)

Middle Eastern business and financial news, including videos from Dubai based Alrroya News. Source: Mobility.mobi

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