News 19 Mar 2020 Shocking coronavirus study says people could be locked down for 18 months The Imperial College London report also says millions would die and that health systems would be overwhelmed. To mitigate the disaster new measures would need to go into place immediately.;… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 IDF ups state of readiness in fight against the coronavirus Dubbed "Operation Sunbeam" the IDF is preparing to the assist civilians dealing with coronavirus; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: IDF ups state of readiness in fight against the coronavirus Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 Saudi King on coronavirus: We will provide all medicine, food, living needs Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz said in a televised address on Thursday the government is taking all required measures to combat the coronavirus and working to ensure that each… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 Qatar confirms eight new coronavirus cases, total at 460 Qatar reported eight new coronavirus cases raising the total number of cases in the country to 460, the ministry of health said on Thursday.The ministry said there are 10 cases… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia halts prayer in courtyards of holy mosques in Mecca, Medina Saudi Arabia halted entering and praying in the outer courtyards of the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina, especially on Friday, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to contain… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia suspends domestic flights, public transportation Saudi Arabia will suspend all domestic flights, buses, taxis and trains for 14 days amid the coronavirus outbreak, an Interior Ministry official told the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA).The new… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 Kuwaiti woman forced into quarantine after self-isolating violations Virus suspect had posted a video showing her going to the blood bank to make a donation despite being in self-isolation Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Kuwaiti woman forced into… Meet the Middle East
News 19 Mar 2020 Abu Dhabi orders tour operators to halt services in new tourism blow Special teams of inspectors will ensure the ban on activities for all sea cruises, desert camps, safaris is being enforced Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Abu Dhabi orders tour operators… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: UAE allows entry of GCC nationals, requires 14-day quarantine The United Arab Emirates will allow GCC nationals to enter the country starting Saturday, but they will be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine, official WAM news agency reported.Those coming… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Mar 2020 Saudi king warns of 'difficult' fight against impact of coronavirus King Salman makes televised speech as the kingdom faces double blow of virus-led shutdowns and low oil prices Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi king warns of 'difficult' fight against… Meet the Middle East