Saudi Arabia's recent decision to increase its value-added tax by 300% could spell the end of chances for regional economic integration and policy coordination.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Have taxes killed GCC economic integration?
Gantz introduces Israel's first female ultra-Orthodox minister
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz has tapped legislator Omer Yankelevich as diaspora minister in the new unity government, the first ultra-Orthodox woman to lead a ministry.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Gantz introduces Israel's first female ultra-Orthodox minister
Dubai Government reveals post-Covid-19 plans
Dubai Government has developed a comprehensive plan to help different sectors prepare for life after coronavirus
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Government reveals post-Covid-19 plans
Suicide rates increase within Iraq’s Yazidi community
The number of suicides among Iraqi Yazidis have been increasing recently, while they receive little support from local and international organizations in this regard.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Suicide rates increase within Iraq’s Yazidi community
Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinians look to a digital future to connect with their past
Dutch dog, three cats infected with coronavirus
Other animal infections with COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus, have been occasionally reported around the world during the current pandemic.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Dutch dog, three cats infected with coronavirus
UN mission in Libya: 17 attacks on health centres this year
Seventeen attacks against health facilities have been recorded in Libya since the start of this year..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: UN mission in Libya: 17 attacks on health centres this year
Students, faculty in isolation after educators diagnosed with coronavirus
School buses will begin operating in a limited capacity on Sunday and will gradually increase activity as local authorities are ready.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Students, faculty in isolation after educators diagnosed with coronavirus
Israel Space Agency proposal among NASA finalists in search for alien life
If the proposal is approved, Trident would be the first Earthly visitor to Neptune and its moons in over thirty years.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Space Agency proposal among NASA finalists in search for alien life
9.3 million people food insecure in war-torn Syria: WFP
More than 9 million people are now classed as food insecure in war-torn Syria, the WFP has said..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: 9.3 million people food insecure in war-torn Syria: WFP