The Sultanate's economy is projected to shrink 4% in 2020 before accelerating next year
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: S&P expects Gulf support for Oman in case of liquidity pressures
UAE backs Saudi with plans to cut oil production by 100,000 bpd in June
Move is designed to bring stability to energy markets, says UAE Minister of Energy and Industry
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE backs Saudi with plans to cut oil production by 100,000 bpd in June
Dubai Financial Services Authority fines Al Masah Capital, bans firm's founder Dash
DFSA has imposed a combined $5.03m penalty on Al Masah Capital and Al Masah Capital Management Ltd. and three Al Masah executives
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Dubai Financial Services Authority fines Al Masah Capital, bans firm's founder Dash
Erdoğan Fails the Coronavirus Test
The president’s concentration of executive power has left Turkey vulnerable to decisions based more on saving the economy—and thus his own skin—than on stopping the COVID-19 pandemic..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Erdoğan Fails the Coronavirus Test
Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is expected to warn Israel on his Wednesday visit against letting a Chinese firm build and operate the biggest seawater desalination plant in the world.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Pompeo to warn Israel over Chinese involvement in water plant
Ancient coin tied to Jewish rebellion against Romans found in Jerusalem
Out of 22,000 ancient coins found in the Old City, only four can be traced back to Bar Kochba rebellion.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ancient coin tied to Jewish rebellion against Romans found in Jerusalem
Bennett's opening salvo against Palestinian statehood, Trump peace plan
Support for Palestinian statehood “is a point of no-return. One can’t recognize and then un-recognize Palestinian statehood. It’s like un-cooking scrambled eggs,” Bennett said.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bennett's opening salvo against Palestinian statehood, Trump peace plan
Freed Italian hostage says conversion to Islam during Al-Shabab captivity was not forced
An Italian aid worker has said she converted to Islam while being held hostage by Al-Shabab-linked militants..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Freed Italian hostage says conversion to Islam during Al-Shabab captivity was not forced
Tributes pour in for man who died while hiking on Sharjah mountain
Hajjar was found dead and two women rescued during a mission involving the Ministry of Interior’s air wing, Sharjah Police, civil defence and coast guar….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Tributes pour in for man who died while hiking on Sharjah mountain
Why the Iran-US standoff is going to get worse – analysis
Iran, however beat-up, is not tired or willing to change its goals, but is happy to fight and suffer – as long as it causes its adversaries to suffer.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Why the Iran-US standoff is going to get worse - analysis