April 2020

Human rights advocates are calling for improved measures to protect families as urban curfews and a controversial prisoner release have led to increased assaults and domestic violence reports in Turkey.…

Turkey is the latest country to send personal protective equipment to the United States. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkey to send medical supplies to US amid coronavirus outbreak

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Iran’s recent launch of a military satellite into orbit last week during a phone call today with his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian. Source:…

The United States granted Iraq 30 more days to continue importing Iranian gas in contrast with longer sanctions waivers in the past. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraq receives another…

Iran’s foreign minister said United States is dreaming if it thinks it can claim it is still a participant in the nuclear deal in order to trigger snapback sanctions. Source:…

Dubai authorities are hoping to welcome tourists back to the city at the beginning of July, after banning arrivals last month to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.The UAE…

The United Arab Emirates reported 541 new coronavirus cases and seven new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 11,380 and the virus-related death toll…

Dubizzle-owner OLX Group is set to merge its UAE, Pakistan, Egypt and Lebanon businesses with Bayut-owner EMPG.OLX will also lead a $150 million investment round for EMPG, creating a unicorn…

Saudi Arabia reported 1,266 new coronavirus cases and eight new deaths, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom to 20,077 and the virus-related death toll to 152,…

Lucid Motors, a US-based electric car manufacturer, announced that it would be entering select countries in the Middle East, starting with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.The company is backed by…