Middle East Experience

The White House said on Friday that Trump had been taken out of context and had urged people to seek coronavirus treatment only after conferring with their doctors.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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A famous human rights defender, who was serving 11 years in a Saudi….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Abdullah al-Hamid, Saudi human rights pioneer, dies in prison serving time for activism

Man accused of being Islamic State member and taking part in crimes against the Yazidis..
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Full Article: Iraqi goes on trial in Germany charged with genocide and murder

"It was a significant assault, and this individual female did manage to escape, and that could very well have been the catalyst to start the chain of events."
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Canada's mass shooter assaulted his girlfriend before killing 22 people

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Wednesday it launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the US, a successful launch after months of failures.There was no immediate independent confirmation of the launch of the satellite, which the IRGC called “Noor," or light.IRGC on its official website said the satellite successfully reached an orbit of 425 kilometers (264 miles) above the Earth's surface.The two-stage satellite launch took off from Iran’s Central Desert, the Guard said, without elaborating.The launch comes amid tensions between Tehran and Washington over its collapsing nuclear deal and after a US drone strike killed IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani in January.Iran has suffered several failed satellite launches in recent months.On Sunday, the Guard acknowledged it had a tense encounter with US warships in the Arabian Gulf last week but alleged without offering evidence that American forces sparked the incident.Read more:Coronavirus: Latest Iran officials to become infected or dieFormer Iran MP Hamid Kahram dies from coronavirus
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Iran’s IRGC says it launched satellite amid US tensions

Not everyone in Israel, especially in the defense establishment, is enthusiastic about cooperating with a large China company in the battle against the coronavirus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Will post-coronavirus world bring chill to Israel-China relations?

A 9-year-old Filipino boy has become the youngest patient to recover in the United Arab Emirates, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash, tweeted on Wednesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.He shared a video of the boy walking out of a hospital room as hospital staff cheered.“The recovery of the UAE’s youngest patient... The [boy] is celebrating his ninth birthday and celebrating life,” the minister said in a tweet.The boy was recently discharged from the intensive care unit.The UAE has recorded a comparatively high number of recoveries in a short period of time because most cases in the country have had only minor symptoms, according to a health sector spokeswoman.The registered recovered cases reached 1,443 as of Tuesday, according to the health ministry. A total of 7,755 coronavirus cases have been detected in the UAE and the death toll reached 46.The UAE has seen a steady increase in daily cases as the country ramps up its testing efforts across the nation, with plans to test all citizens and residents, according to a Bloomberg report.Read more:Most recovered coronavirus patients in UAE followed ‘healthy habits’: SpokeswomanUAE reports steady increase of 490 new cases amid increased testingDubai announces stricter lockdown, grocery permits only every three days
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE’s youngest patient recovers, celebrates ninth birthday

Saudi Arabia confirmed 1,141 new coronavirus cases, raising the total to 12,772, a health ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.The Kingdom also recorded five fatalities over the past 24 hours. All the deceased are non-Saudis with ages ranging between 51 and 76 years old. This raised the death toll to 114.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Meanwhile, an additional 172 people have recovered raising the number of recoveries to 1,812, according to the health ministry.There are 10,846 active cases in Saudi Arabia, but most are in a stable condition, the spokesman said. Eighty-two people of those being treated are in critical conditions.The health ministry continued to emphasize the importance of following preventative measures through the holy month of Ramadan. The spokesman advised people to refrain from shaking hands and to avoid physical greetings. He also advised people against personal items such as prayer rugs to prevent the spread of the virus.As Muslims prepare to fast for the month of Ramadan, the health ministry spokesman advised people to follow a healthy diet and to stay hydrated when not fasting. These habits, in addition to exercising, help strengthen the immune system.Read more:Ramadan amid coronavirus: Saudi King approves performing Taraweeh in two Holy MosquesCoronavirus: UAE studies converting government buildings into medical facilitiesWatch: Dubai uses isolation capsules to transport coronavirus patients to hospitals
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia confirms 1,141 new cases, raising total to 12,772

The United Arab Emirates confirmed 483 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 8,238, the health sector spokeswoman said on Wednesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.Six new deaths were also recorded, raising the death toll to 52.The UAE continues to record a relatively higher number of recoveries with 103 new recoveries over the past 24 hours, raising the total to 1,546.The country has also seen a steady increase in daily cases as the health sector ramps up its testing efforts across the nation, with plans to test all citizens and residents, according to spokeswoman Dr. Farida al-Hosani.The UAE has tested close to one million people so far, according to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash.Ramadan ‘will be different’As Muslims around the world prepare for the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, al-Hosani said everyone’s health is a priority as the world faces this pandemic. In order to pass this stage, some Ramadan traditions must be changed, according to the spokeswoman.“It’s true, family gatherings around the iftar table is nice and sharing food with neighbors is something we’ve been accustomed to for years,” she said. “However, this year is different. Let’s postpone these traditions.”Read more: Ramadan under lockdown: How coronavirus is affecting Muslims country-by-country guideEven though Ramadan will be “difficult” without some traditions, al-Hosani urged people to consider this an opportunity for self-improvement and to adopt healthy habits such as healthy diet and exercise while at home.Most coronavirus patients in the UAE who have recovered from COVID-19 followed healthy habits that strengthened their immune systems, al-Hosani said last week.The spokeswoman advised people to continue practicing social distancing and to adhere to preventative measures to avoid spreading or contracting the virus.Read more:Most recovered coronavirus patients in UAE followed ‘healthy habits’: SpokeswomanWatch: UAE’s youngest patient recovers, celebrates ninth birthdayCoronavirus: UAE studies converting government buildings into medical facilitiesWatch: Dubai uses isolation capsules to transport coronavirus patients to hospitals
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UAE announces 483 new cases, ‘different’ Ramadan message

How a multi-million dollar takeover of English Premier League outfit Newcastle United can help forge a mutually beneficial relationship
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi's ready to play ball