News 01 Mar 2020 Iran coronavirus death toll is now 54 with 978 confirmed cases: Spokesman Iran’s Health Ministry raised on Sunday the nationwide death toll from the new coronavirus to 54 as the number of infected cases jumped overnight to 978 people. Keep track of… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2020 Meet the Israeli innovation that can put an end to plastic packaging Rather than producing single-use trays from plastic and aluminum, W-Cycle’s patented ‘SupraPulp’ packaging product is based on sugarcane pulp, known as bagasse; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Meet the Israeli… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2020 Kuwait announces three coronavirus infections Three people have been infected with the deadly coronavirus in Kuwait after they arrived from the Iranian city of Mashhad, according to the state news agency KUNA. One of the… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2020 BDL’s foreign currency reserves $30.5 billion February 15 The Central Bank’s total gross foreign currency reserves till February 15 of 2020 stood at $30.485 billion, excluding the $5.7 billion Eurobonds, according to latest figures released by BDL.. Source:… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Mar 2020 Saudi female ‘Mecca Girl’ rapper: I was not detained, planning new video A Saudi Arabian female rapper who became known as “Bint Mecca” or “Girl from Mecca” has said that she was questioned by authorities for not having the right permits to… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2020 Canaanite temple uncovered in biblical city destroyed by Joshua The layout of the square-shaped building featured numerous side rooms, as well as a compound in the front marked by two columns and two towers leading to a large room.;… Meet the Middle East
News 24 Feb 2020 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait coordinate after Saudi citizen infected with coronavirus Saudi Arabia will coordinate with the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health to treat the Saudi citizen who has been infected with coronavirus in Kuwait , the Kingdom’s Ministry of Health said… Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2020 Venezuelan 'blood gold' could be used to fund terror attacks Venezuelan gold is a noted issue in the country, as it is used by Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro to maintain the loyalty of the army.; Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article:… Meet the Middle East
News 01 Mar 2020 UAE central bank issues new guidelines to banks to mitigate coronavirus risk Banks and finance companies ordered to re and update business continuity plans Source: Arabian Business Full Article: UAE central bank issues new guidelines to banks to mitigate coronavirus risk Meet the Middle East
News 17 Feb 2020 Lebanese memes, posts mock Nasrallah’s call to boycott US goods in Lebanon Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is being mocked by Lebanese people online for calling for a boycott of American goods and products despite members of his organization owning American clothes and… Meet the Middle East