Report reveals large majority expecting 75% hit on business forecast for the year
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE retailers looking for more government support to mitigate coronavirus impact, says Buz survey
Saudi Arabia signs $265m China deal to ramp up Covid-19 testing
Agreement with Beijing Genome Institute will provide for nine million coronavirus tests
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi Arabia signs 5m China deal to ramp up Covid-19 testing
Combating coronavirus: Private companies contribute to Dubai’s fund for Covid-19
Intercoil International, Al Rams Trading Company and Pan Emirates donate to support Fund..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Combating coronavirus: Private companies contribute to Dubai’s fund for Covid-19
Saudi Arabia halts executions of those committing crimes as minors: statement
Saudi Arabia will no longer impose the death sentence on individuals who committed crimes while still minors, the state-backed Human Rights Commission (HRC) said in a statement, citing a royal decree by King Salman..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Saudi Arabia halts executions of those committing crimes as minors: statement
Egypt seeks aid package from IMF amid coronavirus downturn
Egypt is negotiating a loan from the IMF in order to counter the severe impact of the virus pandemic on the economy, in particular the tourism and aviation sectors..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Egypt seeks aid package from IMF amid coronavirus downturn
Syria Weekly: Conditions worsen in Syria's forgotten refugee camp
Syrians in Rukban camp remain in grave danger with no aid deliveries to residents and medical services almost non-existent..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Syria Weekly: Conditions worsen in Syria's forgotten refugee camp
Bad hair day for barbers at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market
One barber told The Jerusalem Post that the regulations had not only affected the past few weeks, but will also affect the future for the time being.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bad hair day for barbers at Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market
Ya'acov Litzman requests position of Housing and Construction Minister
Litzman has come under fire over his handling of the coronavirus epidemic, including his initial disinclination to force ultra-Orthodox institutions to shutter.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Ya'acov Litzman requests position of Housing and Construction Minister
Haredim to light virtual candle for soldiers in 'One People' project
In the framework of the project, participants can choose among the 24,000 soldiers who lost their life for Israel, learn about who they were and recite Psalms for them.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Haredim to light virtual candle for soldiers in 'One People' project
Israeli population hits 9.2 million
The annual population growth rate is expected to fall from 1.87% today to 1.52% by 2040
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli population hits 9.2 million