Middle East Experience

"All these discoveries will rewrite the history of Saqqara and the New Kingdom," said Hawass.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Egypt unveils 3000-year-old coffins in latest archaeological discovery

The court decided on Sunday not to hold a new hearing on whether hospitals can ban patients and visitors from bringing in hametz on Passover, upholding its 2020 ruling.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: High Court denies Chief Rabbinate request for panel on hametz in hospitals

Jewish recording genius convicted of murder in 2003, spent final years in prison
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Phil Spector, famed producer, dies of COVID at 81

Lebanon Sunday recorded 16 further deaths from coronavirus complications and 3,743 new coronavirus cases as authorities mulled imposing a total shutdown to stem the surge as early as Monday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon mulls full shutdown as COVID-19 cases surge

The cabinet meeting that was expected to take place on Wednesday has been moved up to Tuesday so that the government can determine next steps for tackling the coronavirus crisis.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus: Cabinet to meet Tuesday on extending lockdown

The fresh party list includes candidates from across the political spectrum, from the far Left to the Right.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Izhar Shay to join Ya'alon's Telem party

The news making headlines in Qatar on #TheRoundUp this Sunday: Saudi Arabia to reopen its embassy in Qatar Qatar-USA Year of culture 2021 kicks off Dead whale found, what’s the story? ⚽ @Aucklandcity_FC withdraws from FIFA Club World Cup 2020 #Doha #Qatar #DohaNews..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Round Up 17 Jan 2021 – Doha News

Other countries in the region have only just recently imported vaccines, and the status of vaccination in Iran and Syria in particular is unclear.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel, UAE top Middle East vaccination rates

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Sunday announced the launch of “THE LINE” in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM, an environmentally friendly city that “will reimagine and revitalize the future of urban living.”According to NEOM’s official website, THE LINE is described as a “never-before-seen approach to urbanization.” It is a 170-kilometer (kilometer) belt of re-imagined urban development with multiple, hyper-connected communities, with natural and walkable spaces.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We need to transform the concept of a conventional city into that of a futuristic one,” the Crown Prince said while announcing the launch of THE LINE.“Today, as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of NEOM, I present to you THE LINE. A city of a million residents with a length of 170 kilometer that preserves 95 percent of nature within NEOM, with zero cars, zero streets and zero carbon emissions,” he added.Environmentally friendlyTHE LINE will be built around nature, as large areas of land will be preserved for conservation, supporting NEOM’s environment and heritage.According to a press release, all energy in NEOM will be 100 percent renewable, including solar, wind and hydrogen-based power generation. This will ensure clean and pollution-free urban environments.“Communities will be powered by various types of renewable energy, allowing industry back into the heart of communities and creating an environment free from pollution,” THE LINE’s press release said.During development of THE LINE, strict environmental controls are put in place to preserve NEOM’s natural environment and rich heritage, according to the project’s website.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of NEOM project in 2017. The city is positioned to become a high-tech, next generation city, and global center for innovation, trade and creativity in the Kingdom.It is one of Saudi Arabia’s mega-projects, aimed at boosting the Kingdom’s tourism sector – a central tenant of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan that aims to transform the country’s economy for a post-hydrocarbon age.Sustainability is one of the major aims of the Vision 2030 plan. “At the heart of our Vision is a society in which all enjoy a good quality of life, a healthy lifestyle and an attractive living environment,” according to its website.Read more:Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince reveals project ‘THE LINE’ in futuristic city of NEOMNEOM set to be world’s largest carbon-free system, hub for renewable energySaudi Arabia’s NEOM represents a greener future for all: UK PM Boris Johnson on G20
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: NEOM’s ‘THE LINE:’ An environmentally friendly, car-free city in Saudi Arabia

Twitter Inc said on Friday that it has permanently suspended U.S. President Donald Trump’s account due to the risk of further incitement of violence.“After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” the company said.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The social media giant said Friday: “After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them — specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter — we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence.”Trump was locked out of his account on his preferred social medial platform for 12 hours earlier this week after a violent mob loyal to him stormed the US Capitol to try to stop Congress from affirming President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.Trump posted a video on Twitter calling them “very special” people and saying he loved them. Five people died, including a Capitol Police officer.Read more:US Election 2020: Twitter hides, restricts several Trump tweets about electionTwitter attaches disclaimer on President Trump’s ‘mail drop boxes’ tweetTwitter puts warning notice on ‘abusive’ Trump tweet targeting protesters
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Twitter permanently suspends Trump’s account