Middle East Experience

“The IDF will continue to respond firmly against terror attempts from the Gaza Strip."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel strikes Hamas targets in response to incendiary balloons

Prior to the 11-day Gaza war, Qatar had provided $30 million in cash payments to Hamas controlled bodies in Gaza for distribution as $100 cash grants to needy families.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bennett: No more suitcases of cash for Hamas in Gaza

Citizens and residents of Abu Dhabi arriving in the emirate from abroad will have to take two coronavirus PCR tests, on arrival and on day 11, and quarantine for 12 days, the Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee said on Sunday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Arrivals from green list destinations will only take PCR tests on arrival and on days 6 and 12.Vaccinated arrivals in the emirate will take two PCR tests on arrival and on day 6 and will quarantine for seven days.Arrivals from green list destinations won’t have to quarantine.The rules apply to vaccinated UAE citizens and residents who received their second dose at least 28 days earlier, the committee added.Read more: Abu Dhabi offers free COVID-19 vaccines to touristsUAE overtakes Seychelles in becoming world’s most vaccinated nationIsrael inaugurates new embassy in Abu Dhabi during FM’s first UAE visit
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UAE’s Abu Dhabi updates COVID-19 travel procedures

There have been many attempts to implant animal organs in humans, however there have been very acute rejections.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli doctors develop ‘pig-human’ hybrid organ for transplant

"The IDF wants and needs officers of Sharon's ilk. Officers who possess diverse capabilities and embody the principles of leadership," said Chief of Staff Aviv Kohavi.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF Col. Sharon Asman buried in military ceremony

A child died after accidentally locking himself inside a car in the summer heat in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The eight-year-old boy found his neighbor’s car unlocked, entered the vehicle and became trapped inside on the afternoon of Sunday June 27th, according to Sharjah Police.High summer temperatures, reaching 43 degrees Celsius, led to the boy’s death after he was trapped for several hours.Police have not identified the boy other than saying he was of Asian origin.The death is not being treated as suspicious.Police issued a warning to drivers urging them to lock their doors when leaving their vehicles parked.Temperatures in some parts of the UAE, including Sweihan in Al Ain, have breached the 50 degree mark - reaching 51 on Sunday.Sweihan also saw record-breaking heat earlier in the month when the temperature reached 51.7 Celcius on Sunday June 4.Read more: UAE’s Abu Dhabi updates COVID-19 travel proceduresSuper and ‘ultra-extreme heatwaves’ predicted in the Middle East: ExpertsSharjah, UAE authority addresses online rumors about airplane ‘on fire’
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Eight-year-old boy dies after being trapped in hot car in Sharjah, UAE

There is consensus among OPEC+ countries on extending OPEC+ pact, except for one nation, Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman told Al Arabiya.“I represent a balanced country that considers the interests of all in its role as president of OPEC+,” Prince Abdulaziz added.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.OPEC+ ministers delayed an output policy meeting, with sources telling Reuters that the United Arab Emirates had balked at proposals that included raising supply by 2 million barrels per day (bpd) by the end of the year.Prince Abdulaziz said that no country can take its production level in one month as a reference adding that there is a mechanism for grievances in OPEC +, but selectivity is difficult.Prince Abdulaziz added that "a bit of rationality and a bit of compromise saves OPEC+."“We have made fantastic achievements in 14 months, and it is shameful for us not to maintain them,” he added.Prince Abdulaziz added that Saudi Arabia has sacrificed the most, and without its leadership, the oil market would not have improved.“I’ve been attending OPEC+ meetings for 34 years and have never seen such a demand, I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic about the upcoming OPEC + meeting,” Prince Abdulaziz added.Prince Abdulaziz added that Saudi Arabia and Russia are partners in the proposal to extend the OPEC + agreement and increase production.The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, a group, known as OPEC+, will resume talks on Monday after failing to reach a deal on oil output policy for a second day running on Friday after the UAE opposed some aspects of the pact.The UAE backs an output increase from August as the market “is in dire need of higher production,” WAM said, citing an energy ministry statement.OPEC+ sources said the UAE said its baseline was originally set too low, an issue it raised before but was ready to tolerate if the deal ended in April 2022 but not if it went on longer.The UAE has ambitious production plans and has invested billions of dollars to boost capacity. The OPEC+ pact has left about 30 percent of UAE capacity idle.Read more:UAE proposes postponing decision to extend OPEC+ pact: WAMOil prices fall after OPEC+ extends supply talks after UAE seeks higher output hike
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi energy minister says Kingdom considers interests of all in role as OPEC+ chair

Despite the ongoing political differences between Egypt and Turkey, Cairo remains Ankara’s largest trading partner in the African continent.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt-Turkey economic ties so far unaffected by political differences

30,000 euros were transferred to collectors of funds for ISIS militants in Germany, Russia, Thailand and many other countries.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Italy arrests four suspected of sending funds to Islamic State

“I hope the public realizes how complicated science is,” said a former public health professional in Tel Aviv, regarding Israel's initial analysis of coronavirus.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli health guru: ‘Data is prone to manipulations’