News 17 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Ramadan taraweeh, Eid prayers to be held at home, Saudi Grand Mufti says Ramadan communal taraweeh and Eid prayers should be held at home due to the coronavirus, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia said, according to the official Saudi Press Agency.Read the… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai extends 24-hour lockdown as it fights COVID-19 pandemic Dubai has extended a 24-hour lockdown for another week as it continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic with a national disinfection program, the emirate's media office announced on Friday.Read the… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Coronavirus in Bahrain: 40 new cases, 22 are repatriated citizens coming from Iran Bahrain reported on Friday 40 new coronavirus cases, 22 of which were repatriated citizens returning from Iran. This brings the total number of cases in the country up to 1,740… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 IDF, Arab Israelis join forces against COVID-19 ahead of Ramadan The Israeli central government and mayors of Arab Israeli municipalities are working together on plans to contain the novel coronavirus ahead of the Ramadan festivities. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 US states consider easing coronavirus curbs after Trump unveils guidelines Some US states were expected on Friday to announce timetables for lifting restrictions aimed at blunting the coronavirus pandemic.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: US states consider easing coronavirus curbs… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Maccabi Healthcare launches 'zero exposure' coronavirus testing booth The booth was designed to ensure zero exposure between patient and tester.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Maccabi Healthcare launches 'zero exposure' coronavirus testing booth Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Intel: J Street endorsement sets up battle with AIPAC for Biden’s ear Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, accepted a major endorsement from the lobbying group J Street today, setting up a battle for the former vice president’s ear with the… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 How NY hassidic communities were buffeted by COVID-19 ‘We didn’t want to get up in the morning because we didn't want to hear any more bad news.’; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: How NY hassidic communities were buffeted… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Saudis kill ‘armed’ protestor opposed to 'megacity' 33 times size of NYC Saudi political activist Omar bin Abdulaziz termed al-Howeiti the 'Martyr of NEOM.'; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Saudis kill ‘armed’ protestor opposed to 'megacity' 33 times size of NYC Meet the Middle East
News 17 Apr 2020 Dubai extends 24-hour lockdown for another week The sterilisation programme which began on April 4 is aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai extends 24-hour lockdown for another week Meet the Middle East
