Middle East Experience

Saudi Arabia reported 1,881 new cases of the novel coronavirus, which raises the total number of confirmed cases in the Kingdom to 87,142, the Ministry of Health announced on Monday.The virus-related death toll climbed to 525 after 24 people died.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.Most of the new cases were reported in the capital city Riyadh, where 668 infections were detected. The second highest number of new cases was detected in Jeddah, where authorities reported 298 new infections.The other cases were confirmed in cities and provinces across the Kingdom.A total of 1,864 people recovered from the virus on Monday. This brings the total number of recoveries in Saudi Arabia to 64,306.Saudi Arabia’s health minister Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiah on Saturday said that more than 70 percent of the cases in the Kingdom have recoered so far as a result of the country’s treatment protocols“We have treatment protocols developed by Saudi experts,” al-Rabiah said.“These protocols are continuously updated with any new global developments related to treatments and procedures,” he added.Read more:Watch: Saudi Arabia’s mosques reopen after two months as coronavirus rules easeMore than 70 pct of Saudi Arabia's coronavirus cases have recovered: MinisterCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia allows gatherings, family visits of 50 people, sets fines
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia reports 1,881 new cases, total climbs to 87,142

After the killing of Palestinian Iyad al-Hallak by an Israeli police officer, authorities fear conflict is brewing on the Temple Mount.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Temple Mount reopens amid growing tensions in Jerusalem

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is cancelling its 2021 conference in Washington amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic, Jewish Insider reported on Sunday.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: COVID-19 forces AIPAC to cancel 2021 conference

The UAE has said Israel's plan to annex large parts of the West Bank would 'constitute a rejection of the international… consensus towards stability and peace'..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UAE says Israeli plan to annex West Bank lands a 'serious setback'

In Iraq's only graveyard specifically for those who died of COVID-19, volunteers work to rest bodies according to both Muslim and Christian burial rites..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: From fighting ISIS to burying the dead: Iraqi militiamen drop guns to dig graves for virus victims

As the city battles increasing number of coronavirus-linked deaths, Aden has been plunged into darkness despite rising temperatures..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Deaths reported as Aden electricity short-circuits, sending sparks flying under scorching 37-degree heat

While the worst of the coronavirus crisis may be over, Lebanon cannot yet declare victory over the disease, the country's health minister said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Lebanon says too early to claim victory over coronavirus

Temple-goers likely used imported hashish to 'get into ecstasy and connect with God', researchers say..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israeli archeologists dig up proof of ancient cannabis use in 'hallucinogenic' religious ceremonies

When it comes to the Knesset debate, it is unlikely to be completed in one day, but there may be echoes of the kinds of arguments MKs had in 1981.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Applying Israeli law to the Golan in 1981 and the West Bank in 2020

Jordanian officials reportedly lament Blue and White leaders talking about them, but not to them; annexation talk is a rejection of ties with Arab world, UAE FM says.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gantz orders IDF to prepare for annexation at once