News 16 Sep 2020 New shipping line between Eilat and Dubai to open in October Thanks to the cooperation between DoverTower and DP World, a new direct shipping line will be able to bring goods from the port of Eilat to Dubai in just 10… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2020 Netanyahu on return to Israel: We brought peace Speaking over the plane’s loudspeaker of his “historic visit,” Netanyahu referred to the folk song Hevenu Shalom Aleichem, which means “we brought peace unto you.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2020 Pentagon pushes back on claim that US to leave Turkey’s Incirlik base Senator Ron Johnson said the United States is considering basing more forces on Crete as relations with Turkey deteriorate. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Pentagon pushes back on claim that… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2020 Abu Dhabi Investment Office to open first outside office in Tel Aviv Office will be used to 'connect innovators from around the world to solve global challenges,' statement says.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Abu Dhabi Investment Office to open first outside office… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2020 US gives Iraqi Kurdistan peshmerga $250 million worth of Humvees, ammo Washington's ambassador announced the move as some US troops prepare to leave Iraq. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: US gives Iraqi Kurdistan peshmerga 0 million worth of Humvees, ammo Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2020 Dubai company to work on direct trade route between UAE and Israel DP World is partnering with Israeli companies to establish a trade route between Dubai and Eilat and to bid on the strategic Port of Haifa. Source: Al Monitor Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Sep 2020 After breaches, UN Security Council urges Libya’s backers to respect arms embargo The council also called for a cease-fire and extended the UN mission in Libya by another 12 months. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: After breaches, UN Security Council urges Libya’s… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Sep 2020 Why Egypt chose Chinese COVID-19 vaccine over Russian one As Egypt and China are set to sign an agreement for the distribution of a Chinese coronavirus vaccine, questions arise as to the efficiency of this vaccine. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Sep 2020 Coronavirus: Passengers arriving in Abu Dhabi must wear COVID-19 tracking device International passengers arriving at Abu Dhabi airport will now have to wear a tracking device while they complete a mandatory 14-day home quarantine due to COVID-19, according to state-owned Etihad… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Sep 2020 Coronavirus: Face masks may reduce COVID-19 severity, create immunity, study shows Wearing a face mask may reduce the severity of a COVID-19 infection and may help in creating immunity against the disease, according to a recent study published in the New… Meet the Middle East
