News 06 Feb 2022 Saudi Arabia records 3,260 COVID-19 cases, one death in 24 hours Saudi Arabia has recorded 3,260 new COVID-19 cases and one virus-related death in the last 24 hours, according to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Health.For the latest headlines, follow our Google… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Sadrist bloc to boycott Iraqi parliament vote for president The largest bloc in the Iraqi parliament, led by powerful Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr, announced Saturday a boycott of a session called next week to elect the country's president.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Qatar and NATO envoys hold bilateral meeting in Brussels Ties between the Gulf state and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) have continued to strengthen over the years. Qatar’s envoy to the European Union and NATO, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Death of Moroccan boy in well draws sympathy from around world Rayan Oram, five, was found dead after four-day operation to rescue him from shaft 32 metres deep.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Death of Moroccan boy in well draws sympathy from… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Qatar dives into global digital economy with largest underwater cable project Qatar extends its international hub as it takes on a project to further strengthen its communications infrastructure to reach a wider audience ahead of the World Cup 2022.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Anti-domestic violence play canceled for 'violating' Islamic tradition Jatt Mayor Khaled Jarrah argued that the show essentially calls for a rebellion against the traditional family roles and violates Islamic law. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Anti-domestic violence play… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai visits UAE to strengthen ties Shabtai will meet with senior officials in the Emirati Interior Ministry and local police commissioners. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai visits UAE to strengthen ties Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 After Houthi attacks, senior US general in UAE to bolster defenses US Marine General Frank McKenzie visits the UAE and discusses efforts to strengthen UAE defenses after the Iran-aligned Houthis' string of largely failed missile strikes. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 Iraqi top court suspends Hoshyar Zebari’s bid for president The court said it had received a complaint from lawmakers that Zebari candidacy was “unconstitutional” because of the graft claims.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Iraqi top court suspends Hoshyar Zebari’s… Meet the Middle East
News 06 Feb 2022 UAE parliamentarians to visit Knesset in Israel When President Isaac Herzog visited the UAE last week, he brought along Knesset members from the coalition and opposition who head the Israel-UAE friendship group. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East