Middle East Experience

"We've never seen this many people voting so far ahead of an election."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Over 4 million Americans have already voted, suggesting record turnout

The virus was found within the sperm of some 13% of screened male COVID-19 patients
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: COVID-19 could cause male infertility - new Israeli study

Analysis: The UAE and Bahrain's normalisation of ties with Israel presents both challenges and opportunities for Russian interests in the Middle East..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Do normalisation deals with Israel help or hinder Russia's 'return' to the Middle East?

Suicide has been on the rise among Iraqi youth, who face a pandemic, high unemployment and a volatile political situation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Suicide rate among youth on the rise in Iraq

Masks have already been compulsory in public indoors since July, and will now be mandatory outdoors in the capital as well.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran to require face masks in capital as virus cases hit high

Top stories in Qatar on The Round Up today 💉COVID-19 VACCINE ‘free for all’ in Qatar 🖊️ Youth-focused initiative to launch Qatar Museums and the Aman Centre 🧬 Qatar to establish first Arab genome 🇵🇸 100,000 Gaza families to receive cash aid Want more from Doha News? Website: www.dohanews.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dohanews Twitter: https://twitter.com/dohanews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dohanews/..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Round Up | 6 Oct 2020 – Doha News

Majdi Khaldi, senior diplomatic adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, says the Palestinian Authority is ready for an international peace conference in early 2021, noting that a Biden administration would be "more committed to international law."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Palestinians ready to talk peace after US presidential election, says top Abbas adviser

Long-time residents chronicled an era when life was simple but fun..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: #IveBeenInDubaiSince trends as residents share nostalgic memories

President Michel Aoun is set to hold binding consultations with parliamentary blocs next week to designate a new prime minister, the first major step toward breaking the weekslong Cabinet deadlock, political sources said Tuesday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Aoun to hold binding parliamentary consultations on new PM next week

Senior Palestinian leaders held a summit on September 30, to discuss ways to bypass or reverse EU rules banning funds being paid out to NGOs with terror ties.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian officials aim to pressure EU to reverse NGO funding ban