News 23 Aug 2020 Cabinet formation efforts hit deadlock ahead of Macron’s visit Attempts to make a breakthrough in the Cabinet formation process ahead of a new visit to Beirut by French President Emmanuel Macron have failed, dashing hopes for the creation of… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Jordan frees teachers' union chiefs as schools to reopen Authorities closed the union and arrested its leaders on July 25 after it had led a campaign for higher pay in the indebted kingdom whose economy is reeling from coronavirus..… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Israel 'encouraged' sale of Pegasus spyware to UAE and other Gulf regimes, report finds Israeli officials helped market and mediate between notorious spyware company NSO and Gulf regimes including UAE and Saudi Arabia, where it has been used to crack down on peaceful dissidents..… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Explosion at Iran’s Natanz facility due to sabotage operations: Al-Alam The explosion that occurred at the Natanz facility in Iran last month was a result of sabotage operations, Iranian al-Alam television reported citing a spokesperson of the country's atomic association.Iran’s… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Egypt upgrades Giza Plateau to attract tourists back to Pyramids The Egyptian authorities are advancing their plans to develop the Giza Plateau, where the Pyramids are located, as part of efforts to boost tourism. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: Long-term health issues linked to 48 pct higher COVID-19 infection risk Two or more pre-existing health issues could translate into a 48 percent higher risk of testing positive for the coronavirus, according to a new study published Friday.A body of research… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: UAE reports three COVID-19 deaths, 390 new infections The UAE reported on Sunday three new coronavirus-related deaths and 390 new infections, bringing the death toll to 375 and the total registered cases to 67,007.The Gulf country also reported… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Aug 2020 Another Israel-Arab deal expected in coming weeks: Israeli ambassador to US Last week Israel and the UAE announced a historic agreement to normalize relations between the two countries, in exchange for the suspension of Israel’s annexation of Palestinian land.One of the… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Coronavirus: Most UAE COVID-19 infections detected in 20-40 age group, says official The United Arab Emirates confirmed 424 new coronavirus cases and two COVID-19 related deaths on Saturday, after conducting an additional 70,079 tests, while the most affected age group in the… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Aug 2020 Lebanon explosion: Nearly 40 pct of Beirut severely damaged, new assessment shows Around 40 percent of Beirut has been severely damaged due the August 4 port explosion, according to an impact assessment report by strategy consulting firm Strategy&.For all the latest headlines… Meet the Middle East
