News 09 Apr 2020 US detects its first case of virulent H7N3 bird flu in commercial poultry since 2017 The US Department of Agriculture on Thursday confirmed the country’s first case of virulent avian flu in commercial poultry since 2017.The agency found H7N3 avian influenza, a virulent or highly… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Shops reopen in Bahrain as government rolls back restrictions Bahrain is allowing stores to reopen if they follow social distancing guidelines but theaters and tourist locations remain closed and food delivery and takeout remain the order of the day… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Khamenei blames Western culture, atheism for coronavirus response failings In a rare speech, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized the West for its poor response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, as cases continue to grow in… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 Race for wheat heats up between Damascus, opposition The Syrian government in Damascus is competing with the opposition government in the northwest to buy wheat, facing increased demand and high prices. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Race for… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 Firm hired to build Falconcity of Wonders pyramid hotel Falconcity of Wonders awards the Saam Vega hospitality project to Evolve Contracting Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Firm hired to build Falconcity of Wonders pyramid hotel Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 GEMS founder said to be in talks to sell stake in company GEMS, which is backed by CVC Capital Partners, is offering deferments and discounts to parents of school children who can prove their financial situation Source: Arabian Business Full Article: GEMS… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 NMC Health goes into administration after succumbing to creditors The Middle East's largest hospital operator will be run by administrators Alvarez & Marshal Source: Arabian Business Full Article: NMC Health goes into administration after succumbing to creditors Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 Airbus cuts output by third amid Covid-19 pandemic The rapid spread of the virus has caused unprecedented dislocation in the aviation market, with planes grounded worldwide and cash-strapped airlines deferring jet deliveries while seeking bailouts to survive Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 Kuwait announces 12 more coronavirus recoveries The recovered individuals will be shifted to a hospital recuperation ward pending their discharge from the hospital over the course of the next two days Source: Arabian Business Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 10 Apr 2020 Israel warns after Syrian commander visit to Hezbollah positions: ‘We see you’ The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a warning to its adversaries when a Syrian Armed Forces commander visited Hezbollah positions in Syria near the Israeli border.The IDF published the video… Meet the Middle East