The GCC’s chief unannounced visit to Baghdad, where pro-Tehran….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: GCC chief in Baghdad as report says Saudi-Iran backchannel negotiations ongoing 'for months'
Dubai tightens coronavirus restrictions: Closes bars, reduces mall, hotel capacity
Dubai tightened on Monday coronavirus restrictions on entertainment and leisure venues and activities, the latest in a series of measures aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19 amid a "marked increase" in the number of violations of precautionary measures.Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management warned of penalties for violators and said it will intensify inspections to ensure compliance, in a statement carried by the Dubai Media Office.Visit our dedicated coronavirus site here for all the latest updates.The new precautionary restrictions include:Shutting down pubs and bars.Reducing audience capacity of seated indoor venues, including cinemas and entertainment and sports venues, to 50 percent.Reducing capacity at hotels to 70 percent.Reducing capacity at shopping malls to 70 percent.Restaurants and cafes will be required to close by 1:00 a.m. No entertainment activities will be allowed on the premises.The new rules are the latest in government announcements ramping up coronavirus restrictions, including updating its travel protocols, limiting the number of people allowed in social gatherings and suspending elective medical procedures.The UAE reached nearly 4,000 new coronavirus cases on January 28, the highest single-day new COVID-19 cases ever recorded in the country since the beginning of the pandemic. The numbers of daily infections in the UAE had been consistently rising since the beginning of January, crossing the 2,000 threshold for the first time on January 6, and the 3,000 mark on January 12.On January 29, the number of daily cases dropped for the first time in three weeks and has continued to decrease since. The UAE reported 2,730 new coronavirus cases on Monday.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read more:Updated rules: Dubai ramps up coronavirus restrictions amid rising cases in UAECoronavirus: UAE COVID-19 daily cases near record 4,000 infections, uptrend continuesCoronavirus: Dubai changes travel protocols for inbound passengers from Jan. 31
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Dubai tightens coronavirus restrictions: Closes bars, reduces mall, hotel capacity
Tunisian PM pledges review of 'harsh' sentences in cannabis cases
Following an uproar over the sentencing of three people, all younger than 30, to 30 years in prison each for cannabis use, Tunisian Prime Minister Hichem Mechichi criticised the verdict as..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tunisian PM pledges review of 'harsh' sentences in cannabis cases
Crisis-hit Lebanon hikes subsidised bread price by a fifth
Lebanon on Monday hiked the price of subsidised bread by a fifth, as the government struggles to maintain funding key goods amid an economic crisis that has already sparked protests..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Crisis-hit Lebanon hikes subsidised bread price by a fifth
The Round Up 1 Feb 2021 – Doha News Qatar
Top stories making headlines in Qatar on #TheRoundUp 💧 @kahramaa 20% price hike goes into effect 🇧🇭 Bahraini official claims Qatar ‘not serious’ in resolving issues 🇺🇸 @AliBinTowar visits former president Trump’s Florida home 🏎️ Qatar international rally champion crowned..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Round Up 1 Feb 2021 – Doha News Qatar
Tamar gas dispute resolved, saving Israel Electric NIS 100m.
“Chevron is committed to working in partnership with all stakeholders in Israel to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Tamar gas dispute resolved, saving Israel Electric NIS 100m.
COVID-19 closure: Here’s the criteria to get an entry permit to Israel
There are six criteria, according to the committee.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID-19 closure: Here’s the criteria to get an entry permit to Israel
Dubai tightens Covid safety rules; ‘tougher penalties’ announced
Measures effective from February 2 to February 28, 2021..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Dubai tightens Covid safety rules; ‘tougher penalties’ announced
Sex trafficking refugees given one year until possible deportation
Interior Minister Arye Deri granted the 27 Ethiopian victims of a sex trafficking ring a one-year working permit.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Sex trafficking refugees given one year until possible deportation
Palestinian permits blocked, thousands of Israeli housing units approved
Some 16 plans for new construction were approved from 2019 to 2020, including a factory in Anata, a resort in Qabatya and a clinic in Beit Jala, among other plans.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian permits blocked, thousands of Israeli housing units approved