News 16 Jan 2022 5 Things not to miss at Doha International Book Fair The Qatari-capital hosts the 31st edition of its annual book fair with 335 publication houses amongst booths boasting local and international cultures. The Doha International Book Fair kicked off on… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 20th Jerusalem LGBTQ+ Pride march to take place on June 2 The Jerusalem March for Pride and Tolerance will take place for the first time in its full format since the coronavirus outbreak began. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: 20th Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 A Ban on 19 Singers in Egypt Tests the Old Guard’s Power Leaders of a musicians’ licensing group are trying to curb mahraganat, a bold genre wildly popular with young people. It is not clear if they can.. Source: Albawaba Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in 'Desert Falcon' The drill took place out of the IAF’s Ovda Airbase and saw the jets flying mostly over Israel’s Negev desert. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 Tu Bishvat, the New Year for trees: What is it and how is it celebrated? Tu Bishvat, known as the New Year for the tree, will be marked this year from Sunday evening until Monday evening. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Tu Bishvat, the New… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 Jewish orgs. urge Congress to increase security grants after Colleyville The NSGP allows houses of worship and other nonprofits at risk to apply for grants of up to $100 thousand for each institute. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Jewish orgs.… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 Massive asteroids can sneak up on Earth by appearing slower – study In 2019, a 100-meter asteroid skimmed past the Earth, and we only noticed it 24 hours in advance. Now, scientists think they know why. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Massive… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jan 2022 3-week-old baby in Qatar dies after contracting Covid-19 The newborn is the second child to die due to Covid-19, after an 11-year-old passed away last year from the virus. A three-week-old baby died in Qatar on Sunday as… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Jan 2022 Saudi Arabia celebrates New Year’s Eve for first time in Boulevard Riyadh City Fireworks lit up the sky above Riyadh on Friday for only the second time in the Saudi Arabia’s history after COVID-19 halted celebrations last year.For the latest headlines, follow our… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Jan 2022 UAE’s COVID-19 cases rise to 2,556, with 908 recoveries, one death in last 24 hours The UAE announced on Saturday 2,556 new daily coronavirus cases, an increase of 130 infections, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to 764,493.The Ministry of Health… Meet the Middle East