News 23 Apr 2020 Egypt to re-open shopping centres for Ramadan despite an expected alarming hike in coronavirus cases Stores and shopping centres in Egypt are allowed to re-open for Ramadan, setting the scene for the gradual lifting of the lockdown by the end of the holy month.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Friday or Saturday? Muslim world split over when Ramadan fasting begins Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia will start Ramadan on Thursday evening, while Iran and Oman have announced Ramadan for Friday evening.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Friday or Saturday?… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 EU warns incoming Israeli government against West Bank annexation The Israeli unity government deal stipulates annexation plans will begin in July.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: EU warns incoming Israeli government against West Bank annexation Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Minister Gamliel unveils exit strategy for Israel’s senior citizens Head of project ‘Protect our Fathers and Mothers’ says nursing homes face acute budget, staffing challenges due to coronavirus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Minister Gamliel unveils exit strategy for… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus is the newest obstacle for haredi whistleblowers “I know for a fact that this shul was ordered to be closed and the main door was locked.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus is the newest obstacle for… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Ex-IDF official: Facing mass Palestinian protest may spread coronavirus Brig. Gen. (res.) Assaf Orion, who was a top intelligence and military diplomacy official, warned that in the coronavirus era, even a “win” in enforcing the law, could be a… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Gap year programs begin adapting to ‘new normal’ of coronavirus As the Israeli government begins to loosen social distancing regulations, gap year programs are now faced with the question: What next? Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Gap year programs begin… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Likud, UTJ coalition deal to freeze status quo on religion and state The basis of the coalition agreement is very similar to those which were drafted after the April and September elections. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Likud, UTJ coalition deal to… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Dubai’s 24-hour national coronavirus sterilisation programme timings will be revised for Ramadan Authorities revised timings for the disinfection programme to facilitate people in the country.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Dubai’s 24-hour national coronavirus sterilisation programme timings will be revised for Ramadan Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Migrants in detention center go on hunger strike in fear of coronavirus Migrants in a Tunis detention center went on a hunger strike to protest bad conditions that aren't improving amid the coronavirus outbreak despite calls by rights organizations that prisoners be… Meet the Middle East