News 17 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Kuwait warns of ‘countrywide curfew’ if health instructions ignored Kuwait’s government said on Monday it will not hesitate to take more drastic measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and that a countrywide curfew is on the table if… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai buffets to close, diners screened for flu symptoms The Dubai Municipality has ordered all open buffets to close immediately, and customers and employees with flu symptoms to not be allowed entry into food establishments, in a circular dated… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 UAE Crown Prince: Food, medicine supply ‘infinite’ amid coronavirus The United Arab Emirates is “infinitely” prepared to supply everyone in the country with food and medicine, says Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, amid fears… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 Israel tightens grip on Palestinian workers to limit COVID-19 The Israeli authorities have decided to prevent Palestinian construction workers who are crucial for the Israeli construction sector from commuting from and to the West Bank for fear that this… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 UAE says to test distance learning platform ahead of Sunday launch Ministry of Education says system will be piloted on Wednesday to show UAE students hoow to use it as schools remain closed over the Covid-19 outbreak Source: Arabian Business Full… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 Emirates suspends flights to five more destinations, taking total to 35 Dubai-based carrier is forced to ground more than 20 A380 planes as a result of low demand for travel Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Emirates suspends flights to five more… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 UAE delivery firm Zomato under fire over hygiene audit promotion Food delivery service Zomato says AED945 hygiene feature is not new and does not make profit for the company Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE delivery firm Zomato under fire… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 Kuwait approves draft law for $1.6bn Covid-19 fighting fund Cabinet also agrees bill to jail anyone infected with Covid-19 who deliberately transmits the disease to others for up to five years Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Kuwait approves draft… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 Oman lifts curbs on some internet call apps to stem virus spread Decision made on internet tools 'due to exceptional circumstances', according to Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Oman lifts curbs on some internet call apps to stem… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Mar 2020 Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirus Saudi Arabia will be suspending all Friday and other main prayers at mosques across the Kingdom as part of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Saudi Press… Meet the Middle East
