News 25 Jul 2020 Jordan arrests leaders of teachers union in opposition crackdown Prosecutors charged Nasser Nawasreh with incitement over a speech to supporters last Wednesday that criticized Prime Minister Omar al Razzaz's government. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Jordan arrests leaders of… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Mahan Air passenger undergoes surgery for 'fractured spine' after US jet incident After two US jets approached an Iranian flight in the airspace over Syria, several passengers were reportedly hospitalised in Beirut with fractures, while one had sustained injuries to his spine..… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Protesters to demonstrate against gov't policy amid coronavirus pandemic "As they continue to quarrel among themselves, a million people are waiting for security and justice. We do not have time to wait. We have no air to breathe," protest… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Venice lowers gondola passenger capacity due to weight gain in tourists "When [the boat] is fully loaded, the hull sinks and water enters. Advancing with over half a ton of meat on board is dangerous,” Roveratto said. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 25 Jul 2020 Iraqi doctors under siege as they battle surge in COVID-19 cases Doctors complain that they have been suffering violence and abuse from some families who blame medical personnel for patients' COVID-19 deaths. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Iraqi doctors under siege… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Over 20 people catch COVID-19 at Abu Dhabi wedding Over 20 people tested positive for coronavirus after attending a wedding reception in Abu Dhabi without practicing social distancing, reported local news outlet Emarat Al Youm citing the Abu Dhabi… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Oman reports 1,147 new COVID-19, with over 1,000 in Omani citizens Oman reported 1,147 new cases of the deadly coronavirus, most of which were detected in Omani citizens, raising the total number of confirmed COVID-19 infections in the country to 76,005,… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: UAE conducts over 51,000 COVID-19 tests, finds 351 new cases The United Arab Emirates detected 351 new cases of the novel coronavirus after conducting over 51,000 COVID19 tests, which raises the total number of confirmed infections in the country to… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Countries that need two COVID-19 PCR tests to travel to Dubai list From August 1, 2020, all passengers traveling to Dubai, including passengers connecting in Dubai, must have a negative COVID-19 test certificate, according to the latest guidelines issued by Emirates airlines.However,… Meet the Middle East
News 26 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 2,541 COVID-19 recoveries, 1,968 new cases Saudi Arabia reported 1,968 new cases of the deadly coronavirus, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 266,941, the Ministry of Health announced on Sunday.For more… Meet the Middle East
