Middle East Experience

"To the people of Lebanon, Israel means you no harm. But Iran does."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Netanyahu exposes secret Hezbollah missile depot - full speech to UN

The Arab world rushed to send consonances to Kuwait after its ruler, Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah, passed away..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Arab world mourns death of Kuwait's 'peace-loving' emir

Sheikh Nawaf had served as the crown prince since 2006, jumping a traditional order of alternating rule between the Al Jaber and the Al Salam branches of the ruling family..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Kuwait names Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as new emir

What is in Israel’s interests is to make overtures to the Palestinians, with support from the Gulf.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In the wake of normalization, will the Palestinians board the peace train?

The United Arab Emirates recorded 24,894 violations of coronavirus regulations across the country between September 1 and 15, the spokesperson for the country’s National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority said on Tuesday.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.It is mandatory to wear a face mask at all times when out in public in the UAE. A distance of two-meters must be kept between each individual.A maximum of three people are allowed in one vehicle at the same time, except if they are members of the same family.Dubai has seen the highest number of violations in the UAE, Dr. Saif al-Dhaheri said.“The highest violations were detected in Dubai, followed by Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Um al-Quwain and finally Ras Al Khaimah,” said.Also read: Coronavirus: UAE officials expect vaccine to be available by end of 2020, early 2021The majority of the violators were reprimanded for not wearing a face mask in public spaces, according to the spokesperson.The second-highest number of violators were individuals who did not comply with the rules that limit the number of people in one vehicle, he added.People of Asian origin made up 81 percent of the violations, while Arabs made up 19 percent, al-Dhaheri said.“We emphasize that no one is above the law, and that the law will be applied firmly to everyone,” the spokesperson said.Increase in mortality rate The mortality rate of the coronavirus in the UAE increased from 0.1 percent to 0.3 percent in September, according to al-Dhaheri.The COVID-19 death toll in the country is 416, out of which 31 died in September, according to data collected by John Hopkins University.Since September 23, the UAE has detected 6,643 positive cases of the novel coronavirus after conducting nearly half a million tests.“The percentage of positive cases constituted of 62 percent males and 38 percent females. 58 percent of cases are between the ages of 25 and 44, and the mortality rate has increased from 0.1 percent to 0.3 percent,” he said.“Practicing precautionary measures at the level of individuals and institutions must be highly emphasized with the recent rise in the number of cases.”The total number of confirmed coronavirus infections in the UAE is 93,090 and the total number of recoveries is 82,538.Read more:Coronavirus death toll of 1 mln is an ‘agonizing milestone’: UN ChiefWorldwide coronavirus death toll passes 1 mln: Reuters tally
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE records over 24,000 COVID-19 violations in first half of September

Kuwait’s Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah officially became the new emir of the country after taking the constitutional oath before the Kuwaiti National Assembly on Wednesday.“I swear to the almighty God to respect the constitution and the laws of the state, and to defend the people’s freedoms, interests, and funds, and safeguard the nation’s independence and territorial integrity,” the new Emir said.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Kuwait’s former Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah died on Tuesday in the United States, where he had traveled to in July to receive medical treatment after undergoing a surgery in Kuwait.He was succeeded on Wednesday by Sheikh Nawaf, the country’s former crown prince.Sheikh Nawaf also pledged to work to ensure the prosperity, stability and security of Kuwait, adding that his predecessor’s policies will remain the guiding principles for the country.“We affirm our pride in our constitution and our democratic approach,” the new Emir said.The Kuwaiti National Assembly is confident that Sheikh Nawaf will lead Kuwait to prosperity, Parliament Speaker Marzouq al-Ghanim said.Sheikh Nawaf has been Kuwait’s crown prince since 2006, when he was appointed by the late Sheikh Sabah.Under Kuwait’s constitution, each new crown prince must be approved by a majority in the country’s National Assembly.The succession of the emir and crown prince positions are traditionally limited to only the descendants of Mubarak al-Sabah.Sheikh Nawaf had previously served Kuwait for over 50 years under various positions.From 1994 until 2003, the new emir was deputy chief of the Kuwaiti National Guard. That year, he was appointed the post of Minister of Interior and as the first Deputy Prime Minister of Kuwait.Read more:‘Father of Humaneness’: Kuwait’s Emir dies at 91 leaving legacy of mediation, charityKuwait names Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah as new emir
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Sabah takes oath at the National Assembly

The body of the late Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah arrived in Kuwait on Wednesday afternoon from the United States, Kuwait TV showed.His body was transported on a royal plane and landed at the Kuwait International Airport where security forces and several officials were awaiting his arrival, including Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.His body, which was covered with the flag of Kuwait, was carried out of the plane by Sheikh Nawaf and several other officials and security forces.Several roads have been closed to make way for the vehicles that carried the late Emir’s body to the Bilal bin Rabah Mosquewhere his relatives offered their prayers.His body was then transported to the Sulaibikhat Cemetery. The burial ceremony will only be open to Sheikh Sabah’s relatives on Wednesday, but the public can visit the late Emir’s grave starting from Thursday.Mosques across Kuwait will hold open Magrhib or evening prayers for the Sheikh.Sheikh Sabah had traveled to the US in July to receive medical treatment after undergoing a surgery in Kuwait that same month.The Amiri Diwan announced the late Emir’s death on Tuesday, adding that the then-Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf will succeed him.Sheikh Nawaf took his constitutional oath before the National Assembly on Wednesday morning, making him the official Emir of Kuwait.Under Kuwait’s constitution, each new crown prince must be approved by a majority in the country’s National Assembly.The succession of the emir and crown prince positions are traditionally limited to only the descendants of Mubarak al-Sabah.Read more:Kuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Sabah takes oath at the National Assembly‘Father of Humaneness’: Kuwait’s Emir dies at 91 leaving legacy of mediation, charity
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Body of late Emir Sheikh Sabah arrives in Kuwait from US

Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Cyprus, Greece and Italy signed the charter to transform the EastMed Gas Forum into a regional organization based in Cairo, in an attempt to form an international lobby capable of confronting Turkish ambitions in the eastern Mediterranean.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Egypt leads international coalition to confront Turkey in eastern Mediterranean

Saudi Arabia reported a significant drop in coronavirus cases than the previous day, with 418 new cases detected on Wednesday. The country also recorded 612 recoveries and 29 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The total number of cases in the Kingdom is 334,605, and the total number of recoveries is 319,154, while the death toll is 4,768.The city of Jeddah recorded 43 cases, while Mecca had 31. The capital, Riyadh, reported 31 cases.Read more:Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 539 COVID-19 cases, 27 deathsSaudi Arabia to hold G20 summit virtually amid coronavirus pandemic
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports significant drop with 418 COVID-19 cases

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a directive to hold funeral prayers for the late Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.The prayers will be held after the Isha or night prayer.Private prayers were held in the Bilal bin Rabah Mosque in Kuwait, with access limited to only relatives and some officials, after the Sheikh’s body arrived in Kuwait on Wednesday afternoon from the United States.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.His body was transported on a royal plane and landed at the Kuwait International Airport where security forces and several officials were awaiting his arrival, including Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah.Mosques across Kuwait will hold open Magrhib or evening prayers for the Sheikh.Sheikh Sabah had traveled to the US in July to receive medical treatment after undergoing a surgery in Kuwait that same month.The Amiri Diwan announced the late Emir’s death on Tuesday, adding that the then-Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf will succeed him.Sheikh Nawaf took his constitutional oath before the National Assembly on Wednesday morning, making him the official Emir of Kuwait.Read more:Body of late Emir Sheikh Sabah arrives in Kuwait from USKuwait’s new Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Sabah takes oath at the National Assembly
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman orders funeral prayers for late Sheikh Sabah