News 27 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: UAE reports 491 new COVID-19 cases, highest increase since early July The United Arab Emirates reported 491 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, marking the highest daily increase since early July.The increase comes after days of rising cases, with 399 new infections… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 1,019 new cases, 30 deaths Saudi Arabia confirmed 1,019 new coronavirus cases, with 30 COVID-19 related deaths on Thursday.There were 1,310 new recoveries, according to the country’s ministry of health.For all the latest headlines follow… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 US Secretary Pompeo discusses Oman’s peacemaking role, Gulf unity with Omani Sultan US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discussed Oman’s peacemaking role in the Gulf region with Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said during his visit to the Omani capital city… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 How Mediterranean standoff complicates Turkey's natural gas agenda Too many factors — especially tensions with Greece — are at play to determine whether recent gas discovery in the Black Sea will translate into massive commercial and political gains… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 After talks with Arab officials, US position ‘has not changed’ on Jerusalem: Official The United States continues to back an undivided Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the State Department told Al Arabiya English on Thursday, as Arab allies maintain their stance of East Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 How much does Erdogan’s 'coercive diplomacy' benefit Turkey? If mishandled, Turkey’s threats of military action could trigger an uncontrolled escalation, leaving Ankara facing difficult choices. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: How much does Erdogan’s 'coercive diplomacy' benefit Turkey? Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 Palestinian man arrested for allegedly helping Irish nationalist group The man's lawyer said the accused doctor from the West Bank is involved in peaceful activism and was entrapped by British intelligence. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Palestinian man arrested… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: All staff in Dubai schools must undergo PCR test The testing facilities will be based in seven schools in Dubai.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Coronavirus: All staff in Dubai schools must undergo PCR test Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 Pompeo ends Middle East tour with no further peace declarations Pompeo's trip comes in advance of a planned visit next Monday to the UAE by an official Israeli delegation led by National Security Adviser Meir Ben Shabbat. Source: Jerusalem Post… Meet the Middle East
News 27 Aug 2020 Big fish Zizic jumps from NBA to Maccabi Tel Aviv With lack of playing time in America, Croatian center lured by compatriot Vujcic to yellow-and-blue. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Big fish Zizic jumps from NBA to Maccabi Tel Aviv Meet the Middle East
