News 12 Mar 2021 Iran ship Shahre Kord damaged in attack in Mediterranean, state company says An Iranian container ship was damaged in a “terrorist” attack in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, a spokesman for state-run shipping company IRISL told semi-official Nournews on Friday.The ship, Shahre Kord,… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Houses in Kuwait interlock around sunken stone courtyard A courtyard lined in pale Omani stone and with a fountain and trees sits at the centre of this double house in Kuwait City by Studio Toggle.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Lebanon approves $246 million safety net, but seeks oversight cuts to ease impact Nearly 150,000 of Lebanon’s poorest families could soon start receiving monthly cash handouts after lawmakers gave approval on Friday to a $246-million World Bank loan to ease the impact of… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Storm washes up additional tar residue to Israel's coastline The Environmental Protection Ministry noted that efforts were being made to clean up the affected beaches and that additional updates will come in as the storm weakens. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Iranian ship damaged in Mediterranean, Iran alleges 'terrorist' attack The ship, Shahre Kord, was slightly damaged by an explosive object which caused a small fire, but no one on board was hurt, the spokesman, Ali Ghiasian, said. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Netanyahu holds second vaccine summit with leaders of Hungary, Czech Republic In Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest effort to create international vaccine alliances, he hosted Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Jerusalem. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Israel to allow 700 Jordanians to enter country, work in Eilat hotels Hotels' capacity in Eilat had skyrocketed from 65% last week to 90% this week, catching hotels unprepared. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel to allow 700 Jordanians to enter country,… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Video: We will never stop developing, says Sheikh Mohammed We owe it to our country and our people, the Dubai Ruler explained.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Video: We will never stop developing, says Sheikh Mohammed Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Lebanon Crisis Response Plan appeals for $2.75B Lebanon and the United Nations launched Friday the 2021 update of the Lebanon Crisis Response Plan 2017-2021.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon Crisis Response Plan appeals for .75B Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Pope stamp showing 'Greater Kurdistan' causes uproar in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey Following outrage in Turkey and Iran, KRG authorities issued a…. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Pope stamp showing 'Greater Kurdistan' causes uproar in Iraq, Iran, and Turkey Meet the Middle East
