News 12 Mar 2021 ‘No evidence’ of higher blood clots risk from vaccine: AstraZeneca UK-based drugs company AstraZeneca insisted on Friday its coronavirus vaccine was safe, after some countries suspended its use in response to concerns about a potential link to blood clots.“An analysis… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 ZAKA head forfeits position following sexual assault allegations ZAKA commented on Friday that it "pained" them to hear the reports about Meshi-Zahav, and "we wish for him that his innocence be proven." Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: ZAKA… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Foster + Partners reveals quartet of aluminium-clad skyscrapers in Qatar Foster + Partners has unveiled its design for Lusail Towers in Qatar near the studio's Lusail Stadium, which is being built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Iran ship Shahre Kord damaged in attack in Mediterranean, state company says An Iranian container ship was damaged in a “terrorist” attack in the Mediterranean on Wednesday, a spokesman for state-run shipping company IRISL told semi-official Nournews on Friday.The ship, Shahre Kord,… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Houses in Kuwait interlock around sunken stone courtyard A courtyard lined in pale Omani stone and with a fountain and trees sits at the centre of this double house in Kuwait City by Studio Toggle.. Source: Albawaba Full… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Lebanon approves $246 million safety net, but seeks oversight cuts to ease impact Nearly 150,000 of Lebanon’s poorest families could soon start receiving monthly cash handouts after lawmakers gave approval on Friday to a $246-million World Bank loan to ease the impact of… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Storm washes up additional tar residue to Israel's coastline The Environmental Protection Ministry noted that efforts were being made to clean up the affected beaches and that additional updates will come in as the storm weakens. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Iranian ship damaged in Mediterranean, Iran alleges 'terrorist' attack The ship, Shahre Kord, was slightly damaged by an explosive object which caused a small fire, but no one on board was hurt, the spokesman, Ali Ghiasian, said. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Netanyahu holds second vaccine summit with leaders of Hungary, Czech Republic In Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest effort to create international vaccine alliances, he hosted Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Jerusalem. Source: Al Monitor… Meet the Middle East
News 12 Mar 2021 Israel to allow 700 Jordanians to enter country, work in Eilat hotels Hotels' capacity in Eilat had skyrocketed from 65% last week to 90% this week, catching hotels unprepared. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Israel to allow 700 Jordanians to enter country,… Meet the Middle East
