News 01 Feb 2021 US, UAE climate envoys to advance collaboration on technology, investment Envoys of the United States and United Arab Emirates discussed new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the fight against climate change on Sunday, agreeing to set up bilateral groups to… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Why Assad is scaling down military readiness across Syria Due to the military budget deficit and in a bid to absorb the anger of loyalists and army soldiers, the Syrian regime decided to scale down the readiness of its… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Coronavirus: UAE reports 2,730 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths The United Arab Emirates on Monday reported 2,730 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases to 306,339, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).For more coronavirus news, visit our… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Oman health minister urges compliance amid two-day COVID-19 spike The number of patients admitted to hospitals due to COVID-19 in Oman has doubled over the past 11 days, according to the country’s Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Mohammed al-Saidi, who… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Islamic State relies on money transfers from sympathizers in Turkey, Iraq: Report Almost two years since its territorial defeat, the terror group still has access to $100 million in cash reserves, according to the US government. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Islamic… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Cairo Eye aims to turn Egypt into global tourism hub The Egyptian government has laid the foundation stone of a massive project to build the Cairo Eye, the fifth-largest in the world, as part of efforts to boost tourism. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 GCC chief in Baghdad as report says Saudi-Iran backchannel negotiations ongoing 'for months' The GCC’s chief unannounced visit to Baghdad, where pro-Tehran…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: GCC chief in Baghdad as report says Saudi-Iran backchannel negotiations ongoing 'for months' Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Dubai tightens coronavirus restrictions: Closes bars, reduces mall, hotel capacity Dubai tightened on Monday coronavirus restrictions on entertainment and leisure venues and activities, the latest in a series of measures aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 amid a "marked… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Tunisian PM pledges review of 'harsh' sentences in cannabis cases Following an uproar over the sentencing of three people, all younger than 30, to 30 years in prison each for cannabis use, Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi criticised the verdict… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Crisis-hit Lebanon hikes subsidised bread price by a fifth Lebanon on Monday hiked the price of subsidised bread by a fifth, as the government struggles to maintain funding key goods amid an economic crisis that has already sparked protests..… Meet the Middle East