News 14 Jun 2021 Avocado: Israel's most economic crop The demand for the popular fruit is rising endlessly. This year, revenues are expected to double last year's revenues, which reached an estimated sale of 270,000 tons of avocados. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 AstraZeneca’s antibody treatment fails to protect patients exposed to COVID-19 Anglo-Swedish drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Tuesday a study of its monoclonal antibody treatment, AZD7442, did not meet the main goal of preventing symptomatic COVID-19 in people recently exposed to the… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 Will new Red Sea airport spark development on Egypt-Sudan border? With the opening of a new international airport in the Red Sea, residents of the disputed Halayeb and Shalateen region are hoping the government will step up development efforts. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 UAE customs seized 923,724 counterfeit goods in 2020: WAM The United Arab Emirates customs seized 923,724 counterfeit goods in 2020, according to a report published on Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Monday.Combating the smuggling of counterfeit commodities and protecting… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 Saudi Arabia’s al-Jawf police arrests eight people for violating COVID-19 rules Al-Jawf police in Saudi Arabia arrested eight people for violating the country’s COVID-19 rules, including quarantine for those who test positive for coronavirus and isolation after returning to the Kingdom… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 Rights groups urge UN investigation into Beirut port explosion A group of international and regional rights groups on Tuesday urged member states of the UN Human Rights Council to establish an investigative mission into last year’s massive deadly blast… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 First mission of Bennett-Lapid government to mobilize US support One of the first tasks of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is to find a way to work with the administration of US President Joe Biden.… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 Iran says it produced 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to 60 percent Iran has made 6.5 kilograms (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60 percent, the government said on Tuesday, detailing a move that rattled the country’s nuclear talks with… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 Ultra-Orthodox jump in Netanyahu's lifeboat After years of political partnership with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ultra-Orthodox are sticking with him all the way to the opposition. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Ultra-Orthodox jump… Meet the Middle East
News 15 Jun 2021 #ItWontPass: Calls to halt right wing Israeli 'Flag March' in Jerusalem – Doha News | Qatar The hashtag calls for the ceasing of the Flag March that is set to pass through Jerusalem's walled Old City following postponement.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: #ItWontPass: Calls to halt… Meet the Middle East