January 2021

International air traffic has resumed at Aleppo International Airport, but it is believed to remain under the control of Iranian forces. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: As Syrian regime touts…

Iceland announced it will be easing its travel requirements for passengers from some countries if they can prove they have been vaccinated against the coronavirus, according to the country’s Directorate…

Oman’s Ministry of Labor announced a new fee structure that employers must follow when hiring expatriate workers in order to promote nationalization in the country, according to local media reports.For…

With demand for COVID-19 vaccines outpacing the world’s supplies, a frustrated public and policymakers want to know: How can we get more? A lot more. Right away.The problem: “It’s not…

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday recorded 3,966 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day increase of COVID-19 infections in the country so…

According to estimates, $1 billion in investments between Israel and the United Arab Emirates were made in the last two months of 2020. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Emirati investors…

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman revealed a plan for the Kingdom’s capital, Riyadh, to be one of the largest city economies in the world at the second day…

The Health Ministry said that 40% of new coronavirus cases are in youth under the age of 18. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus: Should you vaccinate your child?

Lebanon's 24/7 lockdown has angered people in Tripoli amid a crippling economic crisis, and clashes have left hundreds injured and at least one dead. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Protests…

Middle Eastern countries have faired poorly in this years Corruption Perceptions Index, with Yemen and Syria being ranked as the worse for public sector corruption.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Yemen,…