News 02 Jun 2020 Prosecution of blogger over Quran parody ignites renewed fears of censorship The criminal case against Emna Chargui for a Ramadan Facebook post has raised questions about the limits of free speech in Tunisia, and given rise to passionate protests against the… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia remittances increase in Q1 despite outbreak Remittances sent from Saudi Arabia increased in the first quarter of this year compared to last year, despite declining economic activity across sectors due to coronavirus.In the first three months… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: UAE conducts 35,000 tests, confirms 596 new cases, total now 35,788 The United Arab Emirates confirmed 596 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours after 35,000 additional COVID-19 tests were conducted, raising the total number of infections to 35,788, the… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Egypt imposes strict measures on illegal construction The authorities in Egypt are seeking, under the Emergency Law, to limit illegal constructions and the exploitation by some of the state’s preoccupation with the coronavirus. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Pro-Iran militias in Iraq wage 'fake news' campaign against US Several pro-Iran militias have lately claimed responsibility for attacking US forces in Iraq, but examining their media activities indicates they are probably fake groups created by existing militias to show… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 1,869 new cases, 1,484 new recoveries Saudi Arabia has recorded 1,869 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 89,011, a health ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.Read the latest updates in our… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai to allow malls, private businesses to operate at full capacity Dubai will allow shopping malls and private sector businesses to operate at full capacity starting Wednesday, June 3, Dubai Media Office announced on Tuesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Saudi Arabia announces $500 mln aid to Yemen during virtual UN conference Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million aid for Yemen during the virtual conference held with the United Nations on Tuesday, the official Saudi Press Agency reported.The money will go to… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 'Palestinian Lives Matter,' shout Israeli protesters over killing of Iyad Hallak The killing of autistic Palestinian man Iyad Hallak is arguably a perfect example of brutality by a police force that sees all Arab civilians as suspects. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 02 Jun 2020 Theft behind Saudi mosques' recent hefty electricity bills Saudi mosques are being given hefty electricity bills due to theft.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Theft behind Saudi mosques' recent hefty electricity bills Meet the Middle East