Middle East Experience

The United Arab Emirates confirmed 614 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, the health ministry reported on Thursday amid a recent surge in infections.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The new cases were detected after an additional 67,821 new tests were conducted throughout the UAE taking the total number of infections to 72,154.The health ministry also confirmed that 639 individuals who had previously tested positive for the virus recovered, raising the total number of recoveries to 62,668.Meanwhile, no new COVID-19 related deaths were reported over the past 24 hours, keeping the death toll at 387.The UAE recorded its highest daily on increase on May 22 when 994 cases were confirmed over a 24-hour period. New infections since then decreased reaching 164 on August 3 then surging again to 735 new cases on Wednesday.Read more:UAE closes some schools after suspect cases of COVID-19Saudia Airlines sets COVID-19 guidelines for travel to Saudi ArabiaAround 35,000 COVID-19 tests on teachers, staff in Dubai private schools
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE reports 614 new COVID-19 cases amid surge in infections

The Egyptian parliament approved a bill regulating clinical medical research, in the hope that it would contribute to revitalizing the pharmaceutical industry and bring Egypt into the race of developing a coronavirus vaccine.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: How this law can help Egypt in clinical trials amid COVID-19 crisis

Saudi Arabia has confirmed 833 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, the health ministry reported on Thursday amid a drop in new infections.Of the new cases, 82 were detected in the city of Mecca, 74 in Medina and 48 in al-Dammam, according to the ministry.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The Kingdom’s death toll has also slowed in recent days with 26 new COVID-19 related fatalities reported raising the total to 3,982.Meanwhile, an additional 1,454 individuals who had previously tested positive for the virus recovered, raising the total recoveries to 293,964.The Kingdom recorded its highest daily on increase on June 19 when 4,301 cases were confirmed over a 24-hour period. New infections since then decreased reaching below 1,000 for the first in four months.Read more:UAE reports 614 new COVID-19 cases amid surge in infectionsSaudia Airlines sets COVID-19 guidelines for travel to Saudi ArabiaCOVID-19 death toll in Middle East surpasses 50,000
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 833 new COVID-19 cases as infections drop

The power struggle inside the Tripoli government is drawing Turkey into a political brouhaha with unpredictable consequences.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: What is Turkey’s role in Tripoli political tremor?

The Lebanese army said Thursday that it discovered over four tonnes of ammonium nitrate near the Port of Beirut, almost one month after the deadly Aug. 4 explosions in the same area.“The engineering team is working to deal with the [ammonium nitrate],” the statement added.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A team of engineers from the army found 4.35 tonnes of the chemicals at the entrance of the Port of Beirut, near Entrance 9, a statement from the army said.Earlier Thursday, a rescue dog indicated a possible survivor under rubble resulting from the Beirut explosion last month.The explosion, caused by a fire that lit 2,750 tonnes of ammonium nitrate stored at the port on fire killed at least 190, injured over 6,000, and left 40 percent of Beirut severely damaged.Why the nitrate was stored in the port for seven years remains unclear, but the government knew about its presence and for years failed to act.Read more:UAE ship carries 2,400 tonnes of aid to Lebanon following Beirut explosionMacron’s ambitious Lebanon roadmap is full of gaps: Experts
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Beirut explosion: Lebanese army discovers 4.35 tonnes of ammonium nitrate near port

Khashoggi documentary, The Dissident, dives into the late….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: New trailer for hotly anticipated documentary 'The Dissident' follows weeks leading up to Khashoggi's murder

* Macron at centre of effort to end Lebanese crisis * Emie was a former French ambassador to Beirut * Lebanon facing deepest crisis since civil war By Tom Perry and Laila Bassam BEIRUT, Sept 3 (Reuters) – France's intelligence chief has joined efforts to push Lebanon to deliver a new government and reforms, Lebanese sources said Thursday, buttressing President Emmanuel Macron's bid to pull the country out of a devastating economic crisis..
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Full Article: French spy master joins effort to deliver Lebanese reforms, sources say

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh said Wednesday that Palestinian camps in Lebanon will remain “a symbol of stability and cannot interfere in the internal Lebanese affairs.”..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Haniyeh in Lebanon to keep Palestinian factions away from local tensions

A new app game developed in Iran promises players revenge against the….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: New Iranian game promises 'revenge' for US killing of General Soleimani

The public remains anxious that more hazardous materials are being stored badly, putting them at risk.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Lebanese army finds 4.35 tons of explosive material near Beirut Port