News 08 Apr 2020 Police find US mayor's wife in a bar while raiding social gatherings "I am embarrassed by this incident and apologize to the citizens of Alton for any embarrassment this incident may cause our city," the mayor said.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 08 Apr 2020 Intel: State Department backs up watchdog report on Syria chemical weapons use The United States agrees with the recent assessment of a global chemical weapons watchdog that found the Syrian regime used banned weapons against its own people, Secretary of State Mike… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Bahrain one of first nations to ease lockdown as malls reopen Bahrain announced that shopping malls and some stores will reopen on April 9, joining only a few countries worldwide in loosening restrictions imposed to slow the spread of novel coronavirus.Shop… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Millions of Egyptians out in the streets despite coronavirus lockdown Many irregular workers in Egypt are turning a blind eye to the curfew and measures imposed by authorities and heading to work, as they are concerned about making ends meet.… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman extends expiring reentry visas for 3 months Reentry visas to Saudi Arabia which were set to expire between February 25 and May 24 will be extended for three months without charge, according to orders from King Salman… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s diverging regional coronavirus strategy The United Arab Emirates is showing openness to Iran during the coronavirus crisis, which could point to the UAE’s aim to break loose of the policies of its tradition Saudi… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Dubai government announces hiring freeze, spending cuts Dubai’s government is freezing all hiring and cutting administrative spending by at least 20 percent across departments as the coronavirus pandemic squeezes state revenue.The emirate’s Department of Finance on Wednesday… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Dubai announces new 24-hour hotline for reporting child abuse Dubai announced on Wednesday the launch of new 24-hour hotline dedicated to reporting cases of child abuse, neglect, and violence – a timely initiative as coronavirus preventative measures have led… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Why returning to classics may mean success for Egyptian cinema Egypt, known as the Hollywood of the Middle East, now wonders whether nostalgia will draw in new audiences. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Why returning to classics may mean success… Meet the Middle East
News 09 Apr 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records 355 in 24 hours, three new deaths Saudi Arabia records 355 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours and three new virus-related deaths, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated… Meet the Middle East
