News 09 Jun 2021 Middle East countries set to benefit from Biden’s global vaccine initiative A US State Department spokesperson told Al-Monitor that hard-hit Iran will not be receiving doses at this time. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Middle East countries set to benefit from… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Jun 2021 China-Iran cooperation goes slow in context of nuclear talks Beijing and Tehran are deepening ties across sectors, but progress will depend on the Vienna talks and Iran’s elections. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: China-Iran cooperation goes slow in context… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 COVID-19 vaccine side effects are normal, common response Temporary side effects including headache, fatigue and fever are signs the immune system is revving up -- a normal response to vaccines. And they’re common.Read the latest updates in our… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 Israel’s ultra-Orthodox go to opposition, furious with PM-designate Relegated to the opposition benches and about to lose both budgets and political influence, the ultra-Orthodox parties attack personally Orthodox Prime Minister-designate Naftali Bennett. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Israel’s… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 Abu Dhabi requires COVID-19 vaccine, negative PCR test to enter public places Abu Dhabi, the second-most populous emirate in the UAE, will restrict access to shopping malls, restaurants, cafes and other public places from June 15 to those who have been vaccinated… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 Despite blockage crisis, Suez Canal achieves record revenues The Egyptian government announced that the Suez Canal has achieved the highest monthly revenue in its history in April, exceeding half a billion dollars, despite obstruction of navigation in late… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 Arab Coalition says wants to prepare political ground for peace process in Yemen The Arab Coalition said on Thursday it has stopped carrying out attacks near Sanaa or any other Yemeni city because it wants to prepare the political ground for a peaceful… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 PA cracks down on West Bank activists After the cease-fire in Gaza, Palestinian security services are accused of stepping up political arrests in the West Bank. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: PA cracks down on West Bank… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 Bahrain says Sputnik V vaccine demonstrates 94.3 pct efficacy, ‘high safety profile’ Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine has demonstrated 94.3 percent efficacy and a “high safety profile” in Bahrain, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Jun 2021 Saudi Arabia reports 1,286 new COVID-19 cases, 16 deaths in 24 hours Saudi Arabia has reported 1,286 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, raising the total to 462,528, the health ministry announced on Thursday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated… Meet the Middle East
