News 20 Aug 2020 Dubai’s Emirates waiting for approval to start Israel flights after peace deal: COO Dubai’s Emirates airline is waiting for an aviation agreement before flights to Israel can begin following the historic peace deal announced last week between the UAE and Israel, the airline’s… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: UAE reports 461 new COVID-19 cases as infections continue to rise The UAE’s Ministry of Health announced Wednesday a further 461 cases of coronavirus in the country, a small jump in the rate of infection in a week that has seen… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Netanyahu fears that Biden as president would renew Iran deal Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintains a friendly relationship with US presidential candidate Joe Biden, but fears that if elected, President Biden would return to talks with Iran. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Several Arab countries on way to relations with Israel: UAE Minister Gargash Several Arab countries are in different stages on the way to relations with Israel, said UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash on Thursday, exactly one week after… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Despite dispute with Riyadh over Kashmir, Saudi-Pakistan ties remain strong Security and economic bonds mean that Islamabad’s recent disputes with Riyadh are unlikely to impact overall bilateral ties. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Despite dispute with Riyadh over Kashmir, Saudi-Pakistan… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi says Turkish interference is unacceptable Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi said Thursday that Turkey’s interference in Iraq was unacceptable, ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington.In June, after separate military operations,… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Jews in Belarus feel 'relatively secure' despite political turmoil Although six Jews have been arrested in Belarus due to the unrest, three of whom were beaten, Belarus Chief Rabbi says Jewish community faces same circumstances as rest of country… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Lebanon judge orders more arrests over Beirut explosion A total of 25 people are facing charges over the August 4 blast that killed more than 200 people, but many are calling for more accountability.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Iraq is open for US business, prime minister says President Donald Trump said Thursday that US companies were involved in many prospects in Iraq's oil business, as Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi declared his country open for American business… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Aug 2020 Tunisian PM preparing to announce cabinet makeup to a country in crisis Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Hichem Mechichi is expected to soon unveil the makeup of his government to President Kais Saied, respecting the August 24 constitutional deadline to form the new cabinet..… Meet the Middle East