"Hashem Ahelbarra is a roving Middle East correspondent for Al Jazeera English. He regularly reports from Afghanistan, Yemen and across the Gulf region.
Hashem has covered many of the biggest international news stories in recent years and secured exclusive interviews with many of the major names in world news, including late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, Afghan president Hamid Karzai and former Liberian president Charles Taylor."
Middle East14 Jul 2020 07:24 GMT
The International Court of Justice is to issue its verdict on a dispute over Qatar airspace rights.
Middle East22 Jun 2020 06:41 GMT
UAE-backed southern separatists in Yemen seize control of the strategic Socotra island from the Saudi Arabian-backed government.
Middle East05 Jun 2020 10:04 GMT
It has been three years since an air, land and sea blockade was imposed on Qatar by Gulf countries Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain, as well as Egypt.
Middle East30 Apr 2020 11:37 GMT
Meet SAVR, Synchronous Automatic Ventilating Respirators, a ventilator manufactured in Doha. The machine is equipped with sensors to alert medical staff in case the lung functions of a coronavirus patient is deteriorating.
Ramadan 202024 Apr 2020 06:31 GMT
As Muslims around the world begin to observe Ramadan by fasting the virus pandemic is altering religious traditions.
Asia15 Apr 2020 05:57 GMT
Afghans have lived for decades through wars and now they are bracing for another challenge which threatens millions of people.
Middle East11 Apr 2020 10:53 GMT
Regional governments have imposed restrictions, curfews or border closures, but the effectiveness is yet to be seen.
Battle for Idlib28 Feb 2020 18:47 GMT
NATO has held an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis in Idlib.
News27 Feb 2020 14:34 GMT
Supported by Turkey, opposition forces went into Saraqeb overnight, reversing one of the main gains of the Syrian forces.
Battle for Idlib25 Feb 2020 16:48 GMT
At least one million are leaving the embattled province as hundreds of thousands are stranded on border with Turkey.
Middle East22 Feb 2020 17:53 GMT
Doctors worry they will not be able to cope with the growing number of patients if medical facilities are bombed.
Middle East15 Feb 2020 18:48 GMT
In past four days alone, more than 150,000 Syrians flee villages as government forces close in on rebel-held Idlib.
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