News 31 Dec 1969 Why some Iranians are opposed to closing religious shrines to fight coronavirus The Iranian government's decision to close religious shrines in Qom, Mashhad and Greater Tehran to combat the spread of COVID-19 has caused an outcry among some who oppose the move… Meet the Middle East
News 20 Mar 2020 Profit, necessity spur trade across conflict lines in north Aleppo The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces and Turkish-backed rebels have reopened trade crossings in northern Aleppo, bringing a sigh of relief to residents. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: Profit, necessity spur… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Mar 2020 After bragging about being virus-free, first COVID-19 cases confirmed in Gaza Palestinians in the Gaza Strip had been shrugging off a lockdown announced by PA, saying Gaza had no virus cases. Source: Al Monitor Full Article: After bragging about being virus-free,… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Mar 2020 Dubai Expo 2020 to ‘adjust’ preparations due to coronavirus Organizers of the Expo 2020 global trade fair, set to launch in Dubai in October, said Sunday that they will “reassess and adjust” preparations due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.For… Meet the Middle East
News 22 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: UAE urges citizens, residents to stay home to contain outbreak Citizens, residents, and visitors of the United Arab Emirates should refrain from going out except if necessary or for work reasons, the Ministry of Interior and the National Emergency Crisis… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: 10,000 riyal fine, jail time for curfew violators All those who violate the curfew implemented in Saudi Arabia from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. for the next 21 days will be fined 10,000 riyals ($2,663) and could face… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 51 new cases, bringing total to 562 Saudi Arabia confirmed 51 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the Kingdom to 562, the spokesman for the Ministry of Health Mohammed al-Abd al-Ali said… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Coronavirus: UAE records 45 new cases, raising total to 198 The United Arab Emirates reported 45 new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 198, the Ministry of Health spokeswoman Dr. Farida… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 Britons stranded in Tunisia as airline crew refuses to fly to Europe over coronavirus fears Local airline staff have refused to fly to Europe over fears they could catch the novel coronavirus, the British embassy has said.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Britons stranded in Tunisia… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Mar 2020 BDL ask banks to provide zero percent interest loans for companies unable to meet obligations The Central Bank on Monday asked banks and financial institutions operating in the country to extend exceptionally, on their own responsibility, loans in Lebanese pounds or US dollars.. Source: Albawaba… Meet the Middle East