News 02 Jun 2020 Intel: Pompeo, French counterpart discuss Libya war Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed the situation in Libya today with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Yves Le Drian, a State Department spokeswoman said in a statement.… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 Qatar makes massive LNG ship order The purchase by Qatar Petroleum from three South Korean companies comes as oil prices continue to rise from the lows earlier in the year. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Qatar… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 Israeli museums reopen with a bang after COVID-19 Several museums in Israel are reopening their doors this week, after having been closed for more than two months due to the coronavirus outbreak. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israeli… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 Coronavirus recovery: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt business conditions decline slows Business conditions in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt declined in May at a slower pace than in April, suggesting the worst of the coronavirus downturn may be over, according… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 UAE says GNA has refused ceasefire in Libya, rejects ‘false accusations’ in UN letter The UAE has accused Libya's UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) and its Turkish backers of refusing to accept a ceasefire in the country, and rejected GNA accusations that Abu… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 IDF instructed to start preparing for possible annexation It is not yet clear if and when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will present his annexation plan, but the army has already been instructed to prepare for escalation scenarios. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Greece suspends Qatar flights after 12 travelers test positive Greece on Tuesday suspended flights to and from Qatar after 12 individuals on a plane from Doha tested positive for the new coronavirus.The individuals were on a flight carrying 91… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 New coronavirus clusters in Lebanon's marginalized communities For many who have been dealing with the effects of Lebanon’s ongoing economic crisis or have been marginalized by their refugee status, the pandemic has not been a priority. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 2,171 new cases as total surpasses 90,000 Saudi Arabia confirmed 2,171 new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 91,182 on Wednesday, according to the health ministry.Despite the increasing daily cases, the Kingdom’s recovery rate is over 74… Meet the Middle East
News 03 Jun 2020 Qatar’s state airline’s financial woes force it to slash workforce, defer orders Faced with mounting financial difficulties due to the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic and a continued boycott from the Arab quartet, Qatar Airways is slashing its workforce and requesting deferment… Meet the Middle East
