Middle East Experience

The Islamic State is suspected of once again setting fire to farmland in the disputed Iraqi-Kurdish territories.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Islamic State believed behind crop fires in Iraq's disputed territories

Mandelblit presented police with screenshots from his personal phone on which he got messages, such as “die, you and your children, we will get to you during a protest.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: A-G Mandelblit to police: My children and I are being threatened

The first Egyptian lawmaker to contract Covid-19 has been quarantined, and Norway claims the virus 'strengthens' IS. Here are the top stories from today..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: The Middle East at war with coronavirus: Top stories from 13 May

Lebanon’s government held its first official direct talks with the International Monetary Fund Wednesday to discuss the economic paper and seek financial assistance from the fund..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Wazni touts “satisfactory” talks with IMF

Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) intensified Tuesday in the Shaqra region east of Aden, despite the coronavirus crisis that is affecting the impoverished Arab country..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Fighting intensifies between Yemen’s government forces and Southern Transitional Council

By not entering into coalition government, Bennett will finally be able to step out of Netanyahu’s shadow and present the nation with his own right-wing vision.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Opposition could be the right move for Bennett, if not Israel - editorial

Amid Turkey’s deepening economic woes and the COVID-19 pandemic, the main opposition has come into the government's crosshairs for allegedly inciting a military coup, which is no coincidence.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Is a coup really looming in Turkey?

First stage of Lebanon's talks with IMF completed Wednesday: Finance Ministry..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: First stage of Lebanon's talks with IMF completed Wednesday: Finance Ministry

Israeli TV channel have broadcast two Egyptian television series….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: ‘Illegal’ Israeli TV broadcasts of popular Egyptian soap operas provoke outrage and denials

A Saudi Arabian robot doctor named “Dr. B2” had its first official day at work in Riyadh's King Salman hospital on Friday, the latest robot to join the fight against the coronavirus pandemic that has put hundreds of thousands of medical staff at risk of infection.Dr. B2 visits COVID-19 patients in their quarantine and diagnoses their vital signs remotely via cameras that report back to the doctors.The new addition to the hospital’s medical staff allows the hospital to limit the amount of direct contact doctors and nurses have with patients, thus reducing the risk of infection.Saudi Arabia had a total of 33,731 cases, and the virus-related death toll stands at 219 as of Thursday. Compared to the COVID-19 global death rate, Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq al-Rabiah said that Saudi Arabia’s is very low. “The death rate remains at less than 0.7 percent, that’s 10 times lower than the global death rate, which is 7 percent,” he said.Healthcare coronavirus measuresThe robot doctor is the last of several measures taken by the Kingdom to curb the spread of coronavirus in the healthcare sector. Previous measures included remote consultation and medical appointment apps.Saudi Arabian doctors are increasingly using remote “telemedicine” services for routine check-ups in the Kingdom, where movement is restricted for residents. Medical providers are using digital applications, telephone, and video services to provide consultations to patients in their own homes.The Central Appointment System app called “Mawid” is provided by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health to enable patients to book, cancel, or reschedule their medical appointments at primary health care centers, as well as managing their referral appointments. The app aims to control the traffic in hospitals or medical centers.Read more:Saudi artist runs out of canvases, paints furniture amid lockdownA look inside the coronavirus emergency operation center in Saudi Arabia’s RiyadhSaudi Arabia sets up self-sanitization gates in Mecca’s Grand Mosque
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Robot doctor helps keep Saudi Arabia medical staff safe