News 22 Apr 2020 Jerusalem City Hall catches fire, suspect arrested The fire began in the main building and the various committees ended their work to leave the building. Those who work at the office of mayor Moshe Lion also evacuated.… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Apr 2020 Chinese doctors report coronavirus can survive in the human eye While the virus is more present in the nasal area, it can also survive in the human eye, the report stated. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Chinese doctors report coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Apr 2020 Fears realised as first Covid-19 case found in Lebanon refugee camp Palestinian woman tests positive as medics scramble to contain outbreak.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Fears realised as first Covid-19 case found in Lebanon refugee camp Meet the Middle East
News 22 Apr 2020 Turkish government targets private banks during pandemic The Turkish government has adopted a policy that appears to aim to polarise the private and public banking sectors in order to pressure private banks to hand over more credit..… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Apr 2020 Israel bans visits to military cemeteries, imposes Ramadan curfew Israel’s Cabinet banned visits to military cemeteries on Memorial Day and imposed a curfew on Arab towns for the month of Ramadan. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel bans visits… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 How is Palestine dealing with added hunger, poverty from COVID-19? Thousands of new Palestinian households fell below the poverty line due to COVID-19 which is an additional challenge to the government’s efforts in the fight against the epidemic and ramifications… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus lockdown uncovers vulnerability of Tunisia’s economy Despite government measures to help those most affected by a general lockdown aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus, Tunisia’s economy is being dealt a heavy blow. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 UAE announces 518 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths To date, there have been 8,756 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the UAE Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE announces 518 new Covid-19 cases, four deaths Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports seven deaths, 1,158 new cases Saudi Arabia reported seven new deaths and 1,158 new cases of the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the Kingdom to 13,930, Ministry… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 UAE's FTA extends deadline for VAT filings, payments The move is valid for the tax period ending March 31 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE's FTA extends deadline for VAT filings, payments Meet the Middle East