News 16 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi hosts phase 3 trials of COVID-19 vaccine An Abu Dhabi-based healthcare company has begun performing the world's first phase 3 trials for a coronavirus vaccine developed in partnership with a Chinese pharmaceutical group, according to the emirate's… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai hosts first ‘real life’ conference since UAE's COVID-19 lockdown “Don’t touch the screen!” warned an organizer as participants attempted to print their badges, via barcodes sent to their phones, at Dubai’s first “real life” business conference since the coronavirus… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 Will Iranian sea corridor compete with Suez Canal? Iran has announced a sea corridor for commercial exchange with Russia and India as an alternative to the Egyptian Suez Canal, which raises questions about the impact this corridor will… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 Virus survivors rake in cash for plasma on Iraq’s black market Recovered coronavirus patients in Iraq are selling their blood plasma for $2,000 per liter on the black market as health leaders watch in dismay. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Virus… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 Coronavirus crisis escalates bickering between Netanyahu, Gantz The coronavirus crisis and the dire economic straits only deepened the rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition partner Alternate PM and Defense Minister Benny Gantz. Source: Al… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 Oil supply cuts deal may be extended to more than two years: Saudi Energy Minister Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that the global oil market is still in the recovery phase amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and that he expected a… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 What do animal remains tell us about biblical Abel Beth Maacah? Today, Tel Hazor and Tel Abel Beth Maacah represent major archaeological sites offering many insights on the ancient history of Israel. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: What do animal remains… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 New campaign seeks to ban wildlife hunting in Israel Poachers often hunt endangered and protected animals like gazelles and porcupines, where their meat is sold illegally for high prices. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: New campaign seeks to ban… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 Communities around the world to 'Walk to Israel' Walk to Israel is a global challenge to Jews around the world to walk 100 miles (160 km.) on foot over 30 days in steps measured by pedometers. Source: Jerusalem… Meet the Middle East
News 16 Jul 2020 French FM urges Iraq to keep away from regional tensions France urged Iraq to 'dissociate' itself from boiling regional tensions.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: French FM urges Iraq to keep away from regional tensions Meet the Middle East
