News 23 Apr 2020 Domestic violence in Lebanon spikes under lockdown More women are reporting abuse and domestic violence in Lebanon as the country's citizens remain stuck at home to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. Source: Al Monitor Full… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Emigrants abandon life abroad, flock home to Israel As the coronavirus closes universities and whittles the job market, many Israelis living abroad are now flying home and many more are considering it. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Emigrants… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: UAE shortens curfew hours during Ramadan The curfew that was imposed in the United Arab Emirates from the hours of 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. will now begin from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout the… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Ramadan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, holy month amid coronavirus begins on Friday The Ramadan crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, meaning the holy month will officially begin on Friday, according to an official announcement from the Kingdom’s Supreme Court.The sighting… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 EBRD adds 3 billion euros to coronavirus support package The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Thursday it would boost by 3 billion euros a support package to help stricken companies and councils mitigate the economic… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Egypt to re-open shopping centres for Ramadan despite an expected alarming hike in coronavirus cases Stores and shopping centres in Egypt are allowed to re-open for Ramadan, setting the scene for the gradual lifting of the lockdown by the end of the holy month.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Friday or Saturday? Muslim world split over when Ramadan fasting begins Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, Qatar and Saudi Arabia will start Ramadan on Thursday evening, while Iran and Oman have announced Ramadan for Friday evening.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Friday or Saturday?… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 EU warns incoming Israeli government against West Bank annexation The Israeli unity government deal stipulates annexation plans will begin in July.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: EU warns incoming Israeli government against West Bank annexation Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Minister Gamliel unveils exit strategy for Israel’s senior citizens Head of project ‘Protect our Fathers and Mothers’ says nursing homes face acute budget, staffing challenges due to coronavirus. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Minister Gamliel unveils exit strategy for… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Apr 2020 Coronavirus is the newest obstacle for haredi whistleblowers “I know for a fact that this shul was ordered to be closed and the main door was locked.” Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Coronavirus is the newest obstacle for… Meet the Middle East