News 31 Jan 2021 Algerian online activist's jail term cut to one year Prisoners' rights group CNLD says around 80 people, including activists, social media users and journalists, are currently in custody in connection with the country's anti-government protest movement or individual liberties..… Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2021 Car bombs kill 11 in Turkish-held north Syria: monitor An AFP reporter at the scene saw a mangled car ablaze, black smoke billowing into the sky.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Car bombs kill 11 in Turkish-held north Syria: monitor Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2021 PA arrests Hamas supporters ahead of elections On January 15, PA President Mahmoud Abbas announced that the parliamentary election would be held on May 22. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: PA arrests Hamas supporters ahead of elections Meet the Middle East
News 31 Jan 2021 Nipah virus infected 600 in 17 years, coronavirus hit 100 million in 1 year: WHO data Recently circulated reports have suggested that the Nipah virus has the potential to become the next global pandemic. However, data by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that Nipah reportedly… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 US, UAE climate envoys to advance collaboration on technology, investment Envoys of the United States and United Arab Emirates discussed new opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the fight against climate change on Sunday, agreeing to set up bilateral groups to… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Why Assad is scaling down military readiness across Syria Due to the military budget deficit and in a bid to absorb the anger of loyalists and army soldiers, the Syrian regime decided to scale down the readiness of its… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Coronavirus: UAE reports 2,730 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths The United Arab Emirates on Monday reported 2,730 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of cases to 306,339, according to Emirates News Agency (WAM).For more coronavirus news, visit our… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Oman health minister urges compliance amid two-day COVID-19 spike The number of patients admitted to hospitals due to COVID-19 in Oman has doubled over the past 11 days, according to the country’s Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Mohammed al-Saidi, who… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Islamic State relies on money transfers from sympathizers in Turkey, Iraq: Report Almost two years since its territorial defeat, the terror group still has access to $100 million in cash reserves, according to the US government. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Islamic… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Feb 2021 Cairo Eye aims to turn Egypt into global tourism hub The Egyptian government has laid the foundation stone of a massive project to build the Cairo Eye, the fifth-largest in the world, as part of efforts to boost tourism. Source:… Meet the Middle East