News 16 Mar 2021 UAE reports 2,018 COVID-19 cases and four deaths The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday reported 2,108 new coronavirus cases and four deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 430,313 and the death toll to 1,406, according to… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Why Somalia is important for Egypt in Nile dam crisis Egypt seeks to consolidate relations with Somalia for its important role in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis and to counter Turkish influence in the Horn of Africa. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Saudi Arabia reports 354 COVID-19 cases in 24 hours Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reported 354 new coronavirus cases and five deaths, bringing the total number of cases to 383,106 and the death toll to 6,578, according to the Ministry… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Frenchman held in Iran on spy charges ‘was a tourist,’ says his sister The sister of a Frenchman being held on suspicion of espionage in Iran told French media on Tuesday her brother was a tourist and the case against him was baseless.Benjamin… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Over 100 migrants transported out of Yemen on UN-sponsored flight: Arab Coalition A total of 160 African migrants were transported out of Yemen on a UN-sponsored flight, the Arab Coalition said on Tuesday.The Arab Coalition said the flights were organized in coordination… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Why has Gulf aid to PA declined in recent years? Official Palestinian data showed that Saudi support for the Palestinian 2020 budget drastically declined, raising many questions about the future of the Palestinian Authority on the economic and financial levels.… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 UAE announces new COVID-19 measures for Ramadan The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced it would be implementing new measures during the month of Ramadan as a precaution against the coronavirus.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Unconstrained Netanyahu jeopardizes relations with Jordan Desperate to achieve a photo-op in Abu Dhabi before the March 23 elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blows off against Jordan when delaying his Emirati trip. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 Iraq gives visa on arrival to citizens of 30 countries The list includes the United States, China and other large economies in a bid to attract investment to Iraq; most foreigners need to apply for a visa before traveling to… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Mar 2021 After ‘Post’ report about 'crimes,' Columbia scrubs ex-Iran envoy off site Former Iran ambassador accused of mass murder by Amnesty International Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: After ‘Post’ report about 'crimes,' Columbia scrubs ex-Iran envoy off site Meet the Middle East
