Middle East Experience

Iraq's Popular Mobilization Units, despite being plagued by disunity recently, is assisting the Iraqi government in fighting the novel coronavirus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq’s PMU throws weight behind countering COVID-19

A Saudi Arabian four-year-old girl, who has coronavirus, sent a heartfelt video message from her hospital room telling everyone to not leave their homes.Alya al-Sherif, who lives in the city of Taif, is shown in the video with good spirits – playing, drawing, and laughing despite her infection.In a video recorded for Al Arabiya, she tells everyone: “Stay home, do not leave. If you leave, you’ll get infected with the coronavirus.”Read the latest updates on coronavirus in our dedicated page.Saudi Arabia has recorded 2,932 COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday with 631 recoveries. The Kingdom’s virus death toll stands at 41.The Kingdom has taken high precautionary and preventive measures including 24-hour curfews in some areas.Read more:Saudi Arabia cases could reach 200,000 within weeks, says ministerCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah lights up with awareness and 'thank you' messagesSaudi Arabia coronavirus curfew: Ten questions answeredCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia turns to remote medical care for routine check-ups
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Saudi Arabian four-year-old patient sends ‘stay home’ message

Coronavirus lockdowns may make or break relationships, but in Dubai marriages and divorces have been suspended “until further notice” to avoid gatherings that could spread the disease.Dubai’s justice department said Wednesday that the decision was among the “measures to prevent the spread of the pandemic” rolled out in the emirate which is under a strict lockdown.Justice Khaled al-Hawsni of the family court also said on the department’s website that couples who have already completed marriage formalities must not organize wedding parties “even among their immediate circles.”The United Arab Emirates confirmed on Wednesday 300 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours bringing the total to 2,659, the health ministry spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, 12 died and 186 recovered so far.The UAE announced on Saturday the extentionsion of the nationwide disinfection program until further notice. Meanwhile, Dubai extended the temporary closure of commercial activities in the emirate until April 18 in line with its ongoing efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.Read more:Coronavirus: Dubai extends suspension of commercial activities until April 18Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia imposes 24-hour curfew in several cities, including RiyadhCoronavirus: Dubai protects e-commerce supply chain like Amazon, Noon from lockdown
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Dubai suspends marriage, divorce during lockdown

An additional 53 people have recovered from the disease, bringing the total to 239
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE announces 300 new coronavirus cases, total now 2,659

Measures announced by justice department to prevent spread of coronavirus
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Coronavirus: Dubai puts temporary stop on weddings and divorces

Equinor shares slumped just over 30 percent this year before rising 18 percent last week
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Saudi wealth fund builds 0m stake in Norway's state oil company

Sinwar said that the indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel over a prisoner exchange were suspended after the start of the political crisis in Israel.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hamas: We are flexible on a prisoner swap with Israel

Wary of paralyzing its entire economy, Turkey’s government has balked at drastic measures against the coronavirus outbreak in Istanbul, the country’s economic powerhouse and now the epicenter of the pandemic.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: For Erdogan’s government, it’s the economy first in COVID-19 crisis

"I thank the Defense Ministry and El Al, who we sent to the end of the world in order to bring lifesaving equipment here.";
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus tests and protective gear arrive in Israel before Passover

Not only have all the patients survived, according to Pluristem, but four of them showed improvement in respiratory parameters.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israeli COVID-19 treatment shows 100% survival rate - preliminary data