Middle East Experience

A confirmed coronavirus patient was at the protest against the economic crisis at Rabin Square on Saturday night, the Health Ministry said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: National Association of Nurses threatens to strike on Monday

Citing ‘Start-Up Nation’ as a book that shaped how Chinese decision-makers view Israel, Prof. Xu Xin says Israel inspired China from the start of the 20th Century.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Despite COVID-19, Israeli Innovation Day held in Nanjing

Iran experienced internet disruptions after an online campaign against Iran's death penalty went viral..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Internet disrupted in Iran after rare online anti-death penalty campaign over planned execution of protesters

The Palestinians are taking annexation very seriously even though Israel has yet to take any steps toward it and speculation is high that the plan might be put on hold.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian seeking path to circumvent US veto at UNSC

Although it has been in office barely for seven months, Prime Minister Hassan Diab’s government has been riven by paralysis, indecision, internal squabbling on vital issues, and a lack of solidarity essential to confront major challenges facing the crisis-hit country..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Beset by divisions, Diab’s govt fails to make 'positive change'

Lebanon is in the throes of an acute financial crisis seen as the worst threat to its stability since the 1975-90 civil war.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Patriarch: Lebanon must be neutral in Mideast conflicts to fight poverty

Prior to stepping down, Elyes Fakhfakh was under investigation for conflict of interest violations.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Tunisia PM's resignation sparks new political crisis

The popular Doha-based sports network had been officially blocked in Saudi Arabia since the 2017 diplomatic row between the two Gulf countries.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Saudi Arabia permanently cancels license of Qatar's beIN Sports

Entering the UAE emirate of Abu Dhabi now requires pre-booking an appointment for a COVID-19 test on the border, according to a statement by Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disasters Committee on Wednesday night.The emirate only allows entry to people who can show a negative coronavirus test result, but was previously carrying out rapid laser screening tests at the border without requiring a booking.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.As of Wednesday, this policy appears to have changed, with authorities citing high demand as the reason for the change.Anyone wishing to enter Abu Dhabi must now pre-book an appointment via the “Ghantoot” website.“Due to high demand for the laser-based DPI screening to enter #AbuDhabi, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disasters Committee approved a new process in which the service provider will only offer screening based on pre-booked appointments via the website: https://ghantoot.quantlase.com/appointment/update-details/,” tweeted Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis & Disasters Committee.“Travellers with a negative COVID-19 test (PCR) result will continue to be allowed to enter the emirate within 48 hours from receiving the result,” it added.The laser testing is a pioneering technique that gives rapid results and costs only 50 dirhams ($13).“The laser-based DPI technique can detect virus-caused inflammation in blood samples within seconds,” the office said in a Twitter statement.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the appAbu Dhabi retains border policy amid slowdown in casesAbu Dhabi has kept stricter entry regulations in place than its neighboring emirate Dubai, which opened to international tourists on July 7.While tourists must be tested for COVID-19, Dubai does not require residents of neighboring emirates to be tested when entering the emirate.The measures remain in place despite a slowdown in new coronavirus cases across the UAE.On Wednesday, the UAE recorded no new coronavirus-related deaths over the past 24 hours and only 275 new cases.“Today we announce no deaths related to COVID-19 in the UAE in the last 24 hours. Our deepest gratitude to our frontline heroes and to society for their commitment to adhering to precautionary measures. We must continue our collective efforts in tackling this challenge,” tweeted Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Read more:Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi implements laser screening for entry amid COVID-19 lockdownCoronavirus: Stem cell therapy boosts UAE recoveries as 275 new COVID-19 cases emergeCoronavirus: UAE announces no new COVID-19 related deaths over past 24 hours
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Entering Abu Dhabi now requires booking appointment for a COVID-19 test

The United Arab Emirates has announced that it is aiming to launch its postponed Mars mission between July 20 and 22, depending on the weather.The UAE government made the announcement after the launch of the Emirates Mars Mission, also known as the Hope Mars Mission or the Hope Probe, for a second time due to weather conditions at the launch site in Japan.The UAE's Hope Probe was due to launch from Japan's Tanegashima Space Center at 12:51am UAE time on Wednesday (2051 GMT Tuesday) for a seven-month journey to the red planet where it was due to orbit and send back data about the atmosphere.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app‘We’re going to Mars to start a new journey for our country:’ UAE’s Sheikh HamdanSheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum outlined why the United Arab Emirates is intent on going to Mars in a recent video.The launch of the UAE’s Hope Probe that was set to take off from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center was delayed twice due to weather conditions earlier this week, with the new launch date planned for August 3.“When we are determined, we execute. When we dream, we make our dreams come true our journey to Mars is a message of hope to all Arabs that we can compete with the world in science and technology. The UAE today leads the Arab knowledge transformation,” he said in the video published Wednesday on Twitter.Read more:‘We’re going to Mars to start a new journey for our country:’ UAE’s Sheikh HamdanUAE again postpones Emirates Mars Mission ‘Hope Probe’ to later July dateWatch: The UAE’s Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe route through space
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: UAE reschedules Emirates Mars Mission Hope Probe to between July 20-22