News 11 Dec 2020 Oman praises Israel-Morocco relations Oman has yet to recognize Israel officially, despite speculation that the sultanate would do so. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Oman praises Israel-Morocco relations Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Congress passes annual defense spending bill mandating sanctions on Turkey Trump has vowed to veto the bill, which includes a mandate for the administration to sanction Turkey over the S-400. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Congress passes annual defense spending… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Hezbollah operative receives life sentences for Hariri assassination The Special Tribunal for Lebanon at the Hague had already convicted Salim Jamil Ayyash for involvement in the 2005 car-bomb assassination of the former Lebanese prime minister. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 11 Dec 2020 Iran executes dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam: Iranian media Iranian dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam, who Iran convicted of fomenting violence during the 2017 anti-government protests, was executed on Saturday, Iran's semi-official Nour news agency reported.Zam was a journalist who… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2020 Coronavirus: Where to get the COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine in the UAE The United Arab Emirates released a list on Friday of all the locations where residents and nationals can receive the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2020 Coronavirus: China advises cabin crew to wear diapers to avoid toilets on flights China has advised flight attendants to wear disposable diapers to avoid using restrooms on flights amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to media reports, citing documents from the republic’s Civil Aviation… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2020 Coronavirus: 5,000 people a day to receive free Sinopharm vaccine in Abu Dhabi VPS Healthcare, one of the biggest healthcare providers in the UAE, has announced it will give 5,000 residents and nationals the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine every day across the UAE capital… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2020 Reporters Without Borders condemns Iran’s execution of journalist Ruhollah Zam Reporters Without Borders (RSF) voiced “outrage” at Iran’s execution of prominent journalist Ruhollah Zam on Saturday.“RSF is outraged at this new crime of Iranian justice,” the media watchdog tweeted, adding… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2020 UAE Covid-19 vaccine: Residents ‘relieved’ after getting jab Vaccine a confidence booster, say those who have taken the vaccine.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: UAE Covid-19 vaccine: Residents ‘relieved’ after getting jab Meet the Middle East
News 12 Dec 2020 Khalil denounces Beirut blast charges against him Former Finance Minister and current MP Ali Hasan Khalil Saturday denounced charges made against him over the Beirut blast calling them.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Khalil denounces Beirut blast charges… Meet the Middle East
