The United Arab Emirates recorded another spike in cases of the novel coronavirus with 1,002 new infections in just 24 hours, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday.This brings the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 88,532.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.This comes only a day after the UAE reported its highest daily increase – 1,083 new cases – on Wednesday.One person died on Thursday due to complications caused by COVID-19, raising the virus-related death toll in the country to 407.Meanwhile, 942 people have recovered from the coronavirus in the past 24 hours, which brings the total number of recoveries in the UAE to 77,937.The UAE has in recent weeks been witnessing a rise in the number of new cases.Authorities have urged people to adhere to coronavirus countermeasures and have called on all establishments across the country to ensure their customers and staff follow the rules at all times.Read more:UAE warns against irresponsibility as 1 person infects 45, with 1 deathCoronavirus: Abu Dhabi, other UAE emirates resume tourist visas after COVID-19 halt
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE records another spike in cases with over 1,000 new infections
Archaeologists worry new roads could damage pyramids
The construction of two highways near the ruins of the ancient city of Memphis has alarmed archaeologists, who fear that traffic on the new roads will damage the archaeological treasures in the area and expose them to theft.
Source: Al Monitor
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Kenya taxes Egyptian imports raising specter of African trade war
Kenya has decided to impose taxes on the imports coming from Turkey, following its unilateral retreat from the COMESA agreement.
Source: Al Monitor
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Israeli-Arab town operates its own anti-corona plan
The Israeli-Arab town of Kafr Qasim has managed to lower the number of coronavirus infections, but some residents warn that celebration is premature.
Source: Al Monitor
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Saudi Arabia warns of 'oil spot' near decaying Yemen tanker
The UN has previously warned that a rupture or explosion would have catastrophic environmental and humanitarian consequences..
Source: Albawaba
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Greek prison Scot Conor Howard granted bail over drugs charge
Conor Howard from Tranent was detained in Greece over an incident which took place in Qatar last year..
Source: Albawaba
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Beit Shemesh to obscure women's first names on street signs
The names of women important in Israeli and Jewish history such as Anne Frank and Sarah Aaronsohn will have their first names removed.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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KKL-JNF chairman discusses effects of coronavirus on Israel 2040 plan
KKL-JNF is encouraging new olim to move to the Galilee and the Negev, and Atar declares that the Galilee and the Negev are future economic development engines for the State of Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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UAE cyber head: Israeli intel. sharing helps deter hacking attempts
1st public appearance of Israel, UAE cyber officials together
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Iraqi Shia leader condemns militia violence
Powerful Shia cleric and leader of the Sadrist movement Muqtada al-Sadr said Wednesday that factions of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) are implicated in rocket attacks and assassinations in the country..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraqi Shia leader condemns militia violence