May 2020

Municipalities in the Gaza Strip issued a decision to reduce some services provided to citizens in light of the coronavirus crisis. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Gaza municipalities suspend services…

Bus will operate in labour camps and be available to elderly members of the public Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai Health Authority launches mobile Covid-19 testing bus

Restructuring of the banking sector will entail halving the number of banks in the country Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Crisis-hit Lebanon ready to float pound after aid: minister

Ministry of Health revealed 189 additional patients have recovered Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Coronavirus: Kuwait reports 885 new cases, eight more deaths

Sharjah-based low cost carrier also announced 14% drop in passenger numbers compared to Q1 2019 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Air Arabia reveals 45% drop in net profit for Q1

The United Arab Emirates confirmed a steady increase of 747 new coronavirus cases on Friday, raising the total to 21,831, according to the health ministry.Read the latest updates in our…

Saudi Arabia's recent decision to increase its value-added tax by 300% could spell the end of chances for regional economic integration and policy coordination. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Have…

Blue and White leader Benny Gantz has tapped legislator Omer Yankelevich as diaspora minister in the new unity government, the first ultra-Orthodox woman to lead a ministry. Source: Al Monitor…

Dubai Government has developed a comprehensive plan to help different sectors prepare for life after coronavirus Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Dubai Government reveals post-Covid-19 plans

The number of suicides among Iraqi Yazidis have been increasing recently, while they receive little support from local and international organizations in this regard. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Suicide…