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Yasmeen Altaji

Assistant Podcast Producer

Abu Dhabi

Yasmeen Altaji is an Assistant Podcast Producer at The National’s Abu Dhabi headquarters. Her multimedia reportage — from live coverage of the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University to US special elections — focuses on international politics, art and culture, and has appeared in international print, TV and radio outlets including the BBC, the CBC, PRI's The World and Al Jazeera English. She holds an MA in Political Journalism from Columbia University and a BS in Journalism and BMus. in Voice and Opera from Northwestern University.

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IDestroyed buildings seen amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, 20 January 2025. Israel and Hamas implemented the first phase of a hostage release and ceasefire deal on 19 January 2025. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, since Israel launched a military campaign in the strip in response to a cross-border attack led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on 07 October 2023, in which about 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER

Trump sworn in and Hamas sets date for hostage return - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji rounds up today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 21, 2025

People react as a bus carrying released Palestinian prisoners from the Ofer Israeli military prison arrives in Ramallah, early 20 January 2025, amid a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage release deal and a Gaza ceasefire to be implemented on 19 January 2025. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, since Israel launched a military campaign in the strip in response to a cross-border attack led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on 07 October 2023, in which about 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. EPA / ALAA BADARNEH

TrendingHostage-prisoner swap begins and WFP rushes food into Gaza

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 20, 2025

FILE - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a news conference in Jerusalem, Sept. 2, 2024. (AP Photo / Ohad Zwigenberg, File)

TrendingGaza ceasefire back on and UN urges Lebanon to form government

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 17, 2025

Palestinians react to news of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, in Deir al Balah, central Gaza Strip, 15 January 2025. According to US and Hamas officials, Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage deal and ceasefire, to be implemented in the coming days. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER

TrendingGaza ceasefire and next steps

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 16, 2025

MBRSC announces the successful launch of MBZ-SAT, the most advanced satellite in the region. Dubai Media Office

TrendingMBZ-Sat launches and Hegseth questioned

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 15, 2025

(FILES) President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Nawaf Salam listens on the second day of a two-day hearing in the case that Mexico has filed against Ecuador, at the International Justice court in the Hague, on May 1, 2024. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun picked Nawaf Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as prime minister following consultations with lawmakers on January 13, 2025, the presidency said. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

TrendingLebanon elects PM and Gaza ceasefire imminent

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 14, 2025

AL AIN REGION REGION, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - December 2, 2024: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (C), attends a majlis reception prior to the 53rd Eid Al Etihad at the base of Jebel Hafeet. ( Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

TrendingUAE to reopen embassy in Lebanon and fires threaten to spread in LA

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 13, 2025

Lebanon's army chief Joseph Aoun walks after being elected as the country's President at the parliament building in Beirut, Lebanon, January 9, 2025. REUTERS / Mohamed Azakir TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Lebanon elects president and investigators warn of Syria disinformation - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 10, 2025

DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 31: Abdullah Hayayei of UAE competes in the men's discus F34 final during the Evening Session on Day Ten of the IPC Athletics World Championships at Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium on October 31, 2015 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

TrendingUK Athletics charged over Hayayei death and the UAE condemns 'Historic Israel' map

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 09, 2025

ABU DHABI — Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received Gideon Sa'ar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, in Abu Dhabi. Wam

TrendingUAE-Israel meeting in Abu Dhabi and Damac-US investment

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 08, 2025

Justin Trudeau, Canada's prime minister, during a news conference at Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Jan. 6, 2024. Trudeau is resigning after more than nine years leading Canada, bowing to sagging approval numbers and a rebellion within his political party. Photographer: David Kawai / Bloomberg

TrendingTrudeau resigns and US eases Syria sanctions

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 07, 2025

Fighters loyal to the interim Syrian government ride in a vehicle in the Zahra district of Syria's west-central city of Homs on January 4, 2025. (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

TrendingSyrian troops kill two and Damascus airport to resume flights

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 06, 2025

The report specifically cited the activities of Iranian general Qassem Suleimani, the powerful Revolutionary Guard commander. AP

TrendingIran commemorates Suleimani death and PA shutters Al Jazeera office

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 03, 2025

Members of the National Guard and police speak with tourists at a blocked off street, a block from Bourbon Street, after at least 15 people were killed during an attack early in the morning on January 1, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. A US army veteran with an Islamic State flag and "hellbent" on carnage steered a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year revelers in New Orleans on January 1, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, officials said. The FBI identified the attacker as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old US citizen from Texas. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

TrendingNew Orleans attack and Syrian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 02, 2025

A light show and fireworks illuminate the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, during New Year's Eve celebrations in Dubai on January 1, 2025. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)

Leaders send new year greetings, and the UAE in 2025 - Trending

Yasmeen Altaji gives a round-up of today’s trends

Trending Middle EastJanuary 01, 2025

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