News 15 Mar 2020 Saudi Aramco plans to cut spending in 2020, as oil plunges and profit slips Capital expenditure will be between $25 billion and $30 billion in 2020 and the spending plans for next year and beyond are being reed, Aramco said Source: Arabian Business Full… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Dubai closes all gyms, cinemas as UAE coronavirus cases rise to 86 Dubai's Department of Economic Development said inspections will be carried out to verify compliance Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai closes all gyms, cinemas as UAE coronavirus cases rise to… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Middle East airlines see 4.8% dip in air cargo volumes in 2019 IATA figures show impact of disruption to global supply chains and weak global trade, together with airline restructuring in the region Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Middle East airlines see… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption body says accused stole more than $100 mln Saudi Arabia’s anti-corruption commission said on Sunday that an investigation into those accused of corruption seized more than $100 mln, according to a statement released. The anti-corruption Source: Al Arabiya… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Watch: Empty graves in Iran’s Qom ready for coronavirus mass burials A video circulating on social media shows a large number of empty graves in the Shia holy city of Qom ready for mass burials, suggesting the death toll from coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia closes malls, bans serving food in restaurants, cafes Saudi Arabia on Sunday shut down malls except for food stores and pharmacies, and banned serving food in restaurants and cafes, but allowed food delivery services, as part of the… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 UAE pledges $27B in stimulus to contain virus fallout The central bank of the United Arab Emirates, home to the skyscraper-studded city of Dubai, on Sunday announced a $27 billion stimulus package to contain with the economic effects of… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Iran says worsening outbreak overwhelming health facilities Iran's official leading the country's response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East on Sunday acknowledged that the pandemic is overwhelming health facilities in the country.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Bulgaria to ban incoming flights from Italy, Spain Bulgaria will ban incoming flights from Italy and Spain as of midnight (2200 GMT…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Bulgaria to ban incoming flights from Italy, Spain Meet the Middle East
News 15 Mar 2020 Recession looms in Israel as central bank acts to combat coronavirus impact The government’s hands have been tied over fiscal policy due to a year-long political stalemate following inconclusive elections.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Recession looms in Israel as central bank acts… Meet the Middle East
