News 07 Jul 2020 Saudi Arabia will provide jobs for 1 million Saudi women by 2030 Saudi Arabia aims to provide jobs for around 1 million Saudi Arabian women by 2030 as part of its Vision 2030 reform plan, Mishaal al-Balawi, an official at the Permanent… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai expects ‘aggressive’ bounce back in tourism, official says Dubai expects an “aggressive” bounce back in tourism by the year-end after the Mideast travel hub allowed holiday-makers to resume flying into the emirate from Tuesday.“We’re looking forward to seeing… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Saudi asks world to heed Iran nuclear threat, extend arms embargo, urges firm stance Saudi Arabia called on the international community to take a firm stance on Iran, and to extend the arms embargo on the Iranian regime on Tuesday.In a virtual meeting of… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 UAE reports 445 new coronavirus cases, one death The UAE reported on Wednesday 445 new coronavirus cases and one virus-related death, according to the state news agency WAM, bringing the total number of cases in the country to… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 3,036 new COVID-19 cases, 3,211 recoveries Saudi Arabia recorded 3,036 new cases of the deadly coronavirus, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 220,144, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday.For more… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Assyrians caught in crossfire between Turkey, PKK fighting Wars, attacks by the Islamic State, pressure from remaining militia groups and now attacks by Turkey have emptied or destroyed many Assyrian communities in northern Iraq. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Lebanon's Baalbeck Festival moves world audience with dramatic online performance Lebanon's beloved Baalbeck Festival has survived various challenging times, and this year was no exception. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Lebanon's Baalbeck Festival moves world audience with dramatic online performance Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Saudi Arabia selects royal court head as WTO candidate Countries are putting forward their candidates for WTO head.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Saudi Arabia selects royal court head as WTO candidate Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Iran’s Rouhani stands by foreign minister after parliament slurs The fragility of the Iran nuclear deal and its bleak prospects have given Iran’s hard-liners the upper hand in their domestic battle against moderate forces. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Jul 2020 Turkish diplomat criticizes West Bank annexation in Jordan Turkey's ambassador to Jordan is the latest Middle Eastern and international politician to criticize Israel's plans to annex parts of the Palestinian territory. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Turkish diplomat… Meet the Middle East