News 22 Dec 2021 Self-driving taxis arrive in Abu Dhabi Residents in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi can now travel around Yas Island, a popular entertainment destination, which is home to a Formula One race-track and the… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Kuwait confirms 12 omicron COVID-19 cases in travelers arriving from Europe Kuwait has confirmed 12 travelers arriving from Europe tested positive for the omicron COVID-19 variant, the health ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.All… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Tough decisions planned by Tunisia as it copes with financial crisis The budget plan aims to reduce the deficit to 7.7% next year from 8.3% in 2021, though growth in Tunisia is forecast to slow to 2.6% from 2.8% this year..… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 South Africa study points to reduced risk of severe illness from omicron A South African study offered pre-Christmas good tidings about the severity of omicron on Wednesday as the fast-spreading coronavirus variant forces countries across the world to impose new curbs.Governments urged… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Wildlife poisoning bill passes first reading with Joint List MK support The bill passed 59-50, with support coming from Joint List MK Osama Saadi. Likud MK Gila Gamliel, who previously served as environmental protection minister, did not show up to vote.… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Why did Israel’s COVID-19 team recommend a 4th vaccine? A member explains He admitted that the decision was based on the experts’ understanding of the situation more than on full evidence. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Why did Israel’s COVID-19 team recommend… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 In Gaza, piles of old batteries pose risk to health, environment Gaza Environment Authority estimates that there are 25,000 tonnes of old batteries piled up at several locations.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: In Gaza, piles of old batteries pose risk to… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Arye Deri to leave Knesset, confess, pay NIS 180K fine It still does appear that Deri will be able to remain chairman of the Shas Party and at least be able to initially run for the next Knesset. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Palestinians slam Mansour Abbas for 'recognizing' Israel as a Jewish state PA President Mahmoud Abbas: Mansour Abbas represents only himself when he talks about accepting Israel as a Jewish state. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Palestinians slam Mansour Abbas for 'recognizing'… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Dec 2021 Israel can strike Iran ‘tomorrow’, Hezbollah might hit back: New Air Force chief Israel has the capability to carry out a successful strike on Iran’s nuclear sites as early as “tomorrow”, the incoming Air Force chief said on Wednesday.“Israel could successfully strike Iran's… Meet the Middle East