News 22 Feb 2023 Major Dubai roads to close for 2023 UAE Tour on Thursday Dubai roads will be closed for the UAE Tour 2023 on Thursday, February 23 Source: Arabian Business Full Article: Major Dubai roads to close for 2023 UAE Tour on Thursday Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Syria/Türkiye: Human rights must be ‘at the heart of response’ to earthquakes Human rights protection must be upheld following the catastrophic earthquakes that devastated southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February and again on 20 February, Amnesty International said today in… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Egypt court extends detention of two Al Jazeera journalists despite calls for release At least 24 journalists are currently behind bars in Egypt. An Egyptian court has renewed the detention of Al Jazeera journalists Hisham Abdelaziz and Bahauddin Ibrahim, extending their imprisonment to…..… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Lebanon central bank governor charged with money laundering, embezzlement Judicial authorities in at least five European countries are investigating the Salameh brothers over the same allegations.. Source: Albawaba Full Article: Lebanon central bank governor charged with money laundering, embezzlement Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Israel's hospital bed shortage continues, wait times longer than ever The rate of beds for acute care in Israel is only 2.0 per 1,000 people, a figure significantly lower than the OECD average, which is 3.5. Source: Jerusalem Post Full… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 One year of war: Almost 300,000 estimated to be dead in Ukraine, Russia Military losses are disputed, but it is widely agreed that the death toll has been monumental. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: One year of war: Almost 300,000 estimated to be… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Three ways Israel leads the battle against the climate crisis Israel's innovative climate technology uniquely positions Israel to help tackle the climate crisis. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Three ways Israel leads the battle against the climate crisis Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Türkiye/Syria Earthquakes: A Human Rights Approach to Crisis Response The catastrophic earthquakes that devastated southeastern Türkiye and northern Syria on 6 February and again on 20 February require a committed and sustained global humanitarian response. To date, the combined… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 British meta-analysis claims face masks had little effect in preventing COVID-19 infection During the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Israelis were fined by government authorities for not wearing face masks in public places, and violent incidents ensued when people refused to don… Meet the Middle East
News 23 Feb 2023 Ramat Gan municipality celebrates 'Family Day' with five gay weddings Couples arrived at the LGBTQ+ Center in Ramat Gan to a venue decorated with flowers and balloons for the upcoming nuptials. Source: Jerusalem Post Full Article: Ramat Gan municipality celebrates… Meet the Middle East