News 24 Sep 2020 Egypt announces record-high crude oil production for first time in decades Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum has recently announced the achievement of a record number in producing crude oil, exceeding 65,000 barrels per day, for the first time since 1957. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 How ISIS leader al-Mawla rose rapidly through the ranks in Iraqi terrorist group When ISIS’ new leader replaced Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in October 2019, few knew anything about him. Despite becoming one of the world’s most influential terrorists, the only clues about his… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Coronavirus: UAE records another spike in cases with over 1,000 new infections The United Arab Emirates recorded another spike in cases of the novel coronavirus with 1,002 new infections in just 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday.This brings the… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Archaeologists worry new roads could damage pyramids The construction of two highways near the ruins of the ancient city of Memphis has alarmed archaeologists, who fear that traffic on the new roads will damage the archaeological treasures… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Kenya taxes Egyptian imports raising specter of African trade war Kenya has decided to impose taxes on the imports coming from Turkey, following its unilateral retreat from the COMESA agreement. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Kenya taxes Egyptian imports raising… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Israeli-Arab town operates its own anti-corona plan The Israeli-Arab town of Kafr Qasim has managed to lower the number of coronavirus infections, but some residents warn that celebration is premature. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israeli-Arab town… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Saudi Arabia warns of 'oil spot' near decaying Yemen tanker The UN has previously warned that a rupture or explosion would have catastrophic environmental and humanitarian consequences.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Saudi Arabia warns of 'oil spot' near decaying Yemen… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Greek prison Scot Conor Howard granted bail over drugs charge Conor Howard from Tranent was detained in Greece over an incident which took place in Qatar last year.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Greek prison Scot Conor Howard granted bail over… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 Beit Shemesh to obscure women's first names on street signs The names of women important in Israeli and Jewish history such as Anne Frank and Sarah Aaronsohn will have their first names removed. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Beit Shemesh… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Sep 2020 KKL-JNF chairman discusses effects of coronavirus on Israel 2040 plan KKL-JNF is encouraging new olim to move to the Galilee and the Negev, and Atar declares that the Galilee and the Negev are future economic development engines for the State… Meet the Middle East
