News 11 May 2020 Saudi Arabia to replace US missile defenses at oil sites, relations strong: Experts Saudi Arabia will replace two US missile defense batteries at oil sites and will still be able to defend itself from any Iranian aggression, according to experts in the field… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Coronavirus: UAE has no plans to increase VAT, says Ministry of Finance The UAE has no plans for a value added tax (VAT) rate hike, following the news that Saudi Arabia would be tripling its rate from 5 percent to 15 percent,… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Ramadan: UAE announces Eid al-Fitr public holidays to begin May 22 The UAE has announced that the Eid al-Fitr holiday will begin on May 22 for public sector employees, in a statement on the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Monday.The… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Jobs, health priority in coronavirus spending cuts, VAT hike: Saudi Finance Minister The health care and livelihood of the Saudi Arabian people are the main priorities for authorities, said Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan in an interview with Bloomberg, following the announcement of… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Coronavirus imposes different reality for Palestinians during Ramadan Authorities in Gaza and the West Bank face big challenges trying to stanch the spread of the novel coronavirus during Ramadan, which usually involves social visits and group prayers. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 1,966 new cases, death rate at 0.6 pct Saudi Arabia’s confirmed coronavirus cases continue to increase with 1,966 new cases confirmed on Monday, while the death rate has slightly dropped to 0.6 percent, according to the health ministry.The… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Egypt’s role in Africa during COVID-19 pandemic Although Egypt’s chairmanship of the African Union ended in 2019, it continues to focus on Africa, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Egypt’s role in Africa… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Saudi shares slump in early trading after hike in VAT, cut to state allowances The Tadawul All Share Index dropped as much as 3.5% in Riyadh Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Saudi shares slump in early trading after hike in VAT, cut to state… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Netanyahu needs Trump on Syria, Iran, but he needs Putin, too On the anniversary of the end of World War 2 and less than a week before the visit in Israel of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu… Meet the Middle East
News 11 May 2020 Spot Gold prices move back above $1,700 – could they be even higher? Economic recovery will have a large say behind how much further gold prices can extend Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Spot Gold prices move back above ,700 - could they… Meet the Middle East
