The United Arab Emirates reported 421 new coronavirus cases and one new coronavirus-related death on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Health quoted by the official Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Twitter.Authorities carried out more than 63,000 tests over a 24-hour period, said WAM.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.The increase is broadly in line with rises of 449 cases on Monday and 437 cases on Sunday.The additional death brings the death toll to 315.The new cases leave a total of 48,667, with 37,566 recoveries.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Dubai continues reopening, UAE public sector back to workDubai continued its process of reopening from coronavirus lockdown on Monday, announcing plans to gradually reopen mosques and places of worship starting from July 1 with a maximum of 30 percent capacity, according to an official statement.The move comes after the emirate reopened large sectors of its economy, including malls and restaurants, with new COVID-19 regulations in place.However, Friday prayers in mosques remain suspended until further notice.UAE authorities also pointed out that various coronavirus regulations, including a ban on private gatherings outside of immediate family, still apply.While Dubai has reopened most of its economy, Abu Dhabi has maintained a ban on coming in to the emirate.All UAE public sector employees will be returning to work from July 5, according to an announcement on Monday.Read more:Coronavirus: Gradual opening at UAE mosques, places of worship as COVID-19 rules easeCoronavirus: Oman total cases exceed 40,000 with 1,010 new infectionsDubai property: Buying and renting villas skyrockets during coronavirus crisis
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE records 421 new COVID-19 cases, one new death, 490 recoveries
Will Egypt’s decision to impose visa fees on GCC countries affect tourism revival?
Egypt has imposed entry visa fees to its territories on GCC citizens, a decision that some say shouldn’t have been taken under the coronavirus circumstances, as tourism has been dealt a heavy blow.
Source: Al Monitor
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Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records highest single day increase with 4,387 new cases
Saudi Arabia has recorded its highest single day increase with 4,387 new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 190,823, a health ministry spokesman said on Tuesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Dr. Mohammed al-Abd al-Ali said the spike in cases is directly due to the lack of compliance with precautionary measures such as social distancing. The spokesman continued to urge people to comply with the rules implemented to slow the spread of the deadly virus.The Kingdom's death toll has reached 1,649 as of June 30 after 50 new fatalities were recorded within the past 24 hours, according to the health ministry.The city of al-Hafouf saw the highest number of new cases with 980 infections detected. Riyadh had the second most with 342, a significant decrease for the city compared to previous weeks.Despite an increase in infection cases and fatalities, Saudi Arabia's recovery numbers continue to increase as well. With 3,648 new recoveries, the total has reached 130,766.There are 58,408 active confirmed cases in the Kingdom as of June 30.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the appRead more:Saudi Arabia’s economy contracts 1 pct in first quarter amid coronavirus, oil priceGradual opening at UAE mosques, places of worship as COVID-19 rules easeNew pig ‘flu’ virus, G4 strain of H1N1, has human pandemic risk: Chinese research
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Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia records highest single day increase with 4,387 new cases
Turks lose trust in Russia, warm to US
The Turkish public’s trust in Russia has declined in favor of the United States due to the rising conflicts between Ankara and Moscow over the Libyan and Syrian civil wars, according to a survey.
Source: Al Monitor
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Renaissance painting of Ottoman sultan divides Turkish government, opposition
Mehmed the Conqueror is a popular figure among Turks, but the same cannot be said of his 15th century painting.
Source: Al Monitor
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Calls to prayer rile some residents of mixed Israeli town
Some residents of Lod complain that the ubiquitous Muslim calls to prayer are a nuisance, though others say the multicultural city will never silence them.
Source: Al Monitor
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The false logic of a China-US choice in the Middle East
Framing the discussion of China's role in the Middle East as a zero-sum game of choosing either US or Chinese patronage has only increased Beijing's clout in the region.
Source: Al Monitor
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South Lebanon judge resigns following ruling against US ambassador
Judge Mohamad Mazeh tendered his resignation after he was questioned for slapping a year-long gag order on airing or publishing comments made by US Ambassador Dorothy Shea..
Source: Albawaba
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Kidnapped Iranian journalist receives death penalty
Iran sentenced a once-exiled journalist to death over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic protests that began at the end of 2017, authorities said Tuesday..
Source: Albawaba
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No more meat at meals as military feels the pinch
The National News Agency reported Tuesday that due to the difficult economic conditions faced in the country, the Lebanese Army would no longer receive meat at daily meals..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: No more meat at meals as military feels the pinch