News 31 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Defer Hajj, Umrah plans urges Saudi Arabia amid pandemic Saudi Arabia is asking Muslims around the world to be patient and delay their plans for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages amid uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Kingdom’s Minister… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Mar 2020 ‘I shed a tear’ Abu Dhabi Crown Prince shares heartfelt message amid coronavirus “I shed a tear,” said Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan after watching a heartfelt video of residents in the UAE singing the country’s national anthem… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Mar 2020 UAE set up massive coronavirus testing laboratory in 14 days: Science companies The UAE will begin testing for coronavirus at a massive laboratory reportedly built in the country in just 14 days, according to a joint announcement on Tuesday by genomics company… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Mar 2020 Profit, necessity spur trade across conflict lines in north Aleppo The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and Turkish-backed rebels have reopened trade crossings in northern Aleppo, bringing a sigh of relief to residents. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Profit, necessity spur… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Mar 2020 After bragging about being virus-free, first COVID-19 cases confirmed in Gaza Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had been shrugging off a lockdown announced by PA, saying Gaza had no virus cases. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: After bragging about being virus-free,… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Mar 2020 Dubai Expo 2020 to ‘adjust’ preparations due to coronavirus Organizers of the Expo 2020 global trade fair, set to launch in Dubai in October, said Sunday that they will “reassess and adjust” preparations due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.For… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: UAE urges citizens, residents to stay home to contain outbreak Citizens, residents, and visitors of the United Arab Emirates should refrain from going out except if necessary or for work reasons, the Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency Crisis… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: 10,000 riyal fine, jail time for curfew violators All those who violate the curfew implemented in Saudi Arabia from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. for the next 21 days will be fined 10,000 riyals ($2,663) and could face… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 51 new cases, bringing total to 562 Saudi Arabia confirmed 51 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the Kingdom to 562, the spokesman for the Ministry of Health Mohammed al-Abd al-Ali said… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: UAE records 45 new cases, raising total to 198 The United Arab Emirates reported 45 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 198, the Ministry of Health spokeswoman Dr. Farida… Meet the Middle East
