News 17 Apr 2020 Turkey plays extra time in Idlib game with new ‘army’ plan Turkey is reportedly planning to forge a unified militia army in Idlib, but discord among armed groups and the clout of jihadi factions stand out as major stumbling blocks in… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti says Ramadan prayers to be held at home As the number of coronavirus cases in the kingdom surpasses 7,000, the country's grand mufti suspended group prayers in mosques. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Saudi Arabia’s grand mufti says… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Trump’s COVID-19 aid for Palestinians, Yemenis falls short of Congress’ directives The Donald Trump administration’s new COVID-19 aid for Palestinians and Yemenis represents a tiny portion of the funding Congress actually appropriated to help both peoples. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Gulf countries convert event centers, hotels into coronavirus medical facilities Several Gulf states have transformed places like hotels, event centers and parking garages into medical facilities for coronavirus patients. Some are now hospitals for treatment while others were turned into… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Watch: Thousands affected by coronavirus lockdowns in US line up for free groceries The coronavirus pandemic has shut down nonessential businesses across the United States, with more than 90 percent of Americans under some kind of stay-at-home order, depriving millions of a paycheck.Read… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Kuwait records 93 new cases raising total to 1,751, one new death Kuwait has recorded 93 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, raising the total to 1,751, the health ministry announced.The death toll is now six after a 68-year-old Bangladeshi resident died of… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 1,132 new cases in 24 hours, total now 8,274 Saudi Arabia confirmed 1,132 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total to 8,274, a health ministry spokesman said on Saturday.Meanwhile, the Kingdom recorded five new coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Saudi investors will be hailed as 'heroes' by Newcastle United faithful PCP Capital Partners, headed by Amanda Staveley, have brokered the $377m deal which is being backed by Saudi Arabia royal family's Public Investment Fund Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Iconic Beirut hotel closes amid economic crisis and Covid-19 double whammy Crisis has pushed the owners of Le Bristol to close down the landmark hotel after almost seven decades in business Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Iconic Beirut hotel closes amid… Meet the Middle East
News 18 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Expert warns confirmed cases in UAE will increase, but shouldn't see spike in death toll Dr Youmna Dirani, speciality infectious diseases for Covid-19 at Emirates Specialty Hospital, says increased testing is catching more cases Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Coronavirus: Expert warns confirmed cases in… Meet the Middle East
