Middle East Experience

Since being launched on Monday, the Authority of Social Contribution - known as Ma'an - has received more than 601 calls and 4,230 SMS messages from people making financial or in-kind contributions
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Abu Dhabi residents contribute over .2m to 'Together We Are Good' initiative

Etihad said that eligible Etihad Guest members redeeming Etihad Credit will automatically receive the bonus miles within four weeks of their credit being issued
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Etihad offers up to 5,000 bonus miles with Etihad Credit

To support UAE residents staying at home during the pandemic, the telecom companies will not suspend accounts due to the expiry of supporting documents and Emirates IDs
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: TRA stops suspension of mobile services amid Covid-19 safety measures

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Friday he has tested positive for the new coronavirus, but remains in charge of the UK.’s response to the outbreak.Johnson’s office said he was tested on the advice of the chief medical officer after showing mild symptoms.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page. It said Johnson is self-isolating at his 10 Downing St. residence and continuing to lead the country’s response to COVID-19.In a video message, Johnson said he had a temperature and a persistent cough.“Be in no doubt that I can continue, thanks to the wizardry of modern technology, to communicate with all my top team, to lead the national fightback against coronavirus.”It was not immediately clear how many Downing Street staff and senior ministers would now need to isolate given that many have had contact with Johnson over recent days and weeks.Also read: Half of the UK population could have coronavirus: Oxford studyWhen Britain clapped health workers on Thursday evening, Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak came out of separate entrances on Downing Street and did not come into close contact, according to a Reuters photographer at the scene.Previously the government has said that Johnson had the option to del agate to Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab if needed.“The prime minister was tested for coronavirus on the personal advice of England’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty,” the spokesman said.“The test was carried out in No 10 by NHS staff and the result of the test was positive,” the spokesman said.So far, 578 people in the United Kingdom have died after testing positive for coronavirus and the number of confirmed cases has risen to 11,658. The UK toll is the seventh worst in the world, after Italy, Spain, China, Iran, France and the United States, according to a Reuters tally.Earlier this week Britain’s Prince Charles announced that he had tested positive for the virus.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: UK PM Boris Johnson tests positive

Saudi Arabia reported 92 new cases of the deadly coronavirus, raising the total number of cases in the Kingdom to 1,104, the Ministry of Health announced.For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page.Out of the 92 cases, 46 were found in Riyadh, 19 in Medinah, and10 in al-Qatif, the ministry said.Seven cases were also reported in Jeddah, four in Dammam, two in Dhahran, and another two in Buraydah.One new case of coronavirus was found in Hufof, and another was reported in Khobar.Out of the 92 new cases, 10 are linked to travel, while the other 82 involve people who had direct contact with previously infected individuals, according to the ministry.The ministry had announced on Thursday that the death toll in the Kingdom rose to three.A total of 35 people have recovered from coronavirus in Saudi Arabia.Precautionary measures Saudi Arabia began implementing several strict measures to contain the outbreak.The Kingdom banned residents from entering or exiting Riyadh, Mecca, Medina starting from Thursday. The recently imposed curfew, which was supposed to begin at 7 p.m. across the country, will now begin at 3 p.m. in the three cities of Riyadh, Mecca, and Medina.All malls and parks were shut down earlier this month in an effort to slow the spread of the virus. Restaurants and cafes have also been banned from serving food and beverages.
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: 92 confirmed cases, raising total to 1,104

The dismissiveness of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toward the courts, minorities rights and rule of law has seeped into the nation's matriculation exams.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Netanyahu’s shameful civics lesson for young Israelis

Dubai Municipality commenced the 3-day UAE cleaning campaign on Thursday night..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Photos: Dubai reveals high-tech disinfection machines to fight Covid-19 spread

"He just wants the publicity. He can’t stop it, only delay," President Trump wrote in a series of tweets. ."... throw Massie out of Republican Party!";
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US House takes up .2 trillion coronavirus bill, Trump blasts holdout

Abir, a 35-year-old Lebanese housekeeper, quit her job to take care of her son after rigorous lockdown measures were implemented across the country to prevent the spread of coronavirus..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Coronavirus can undo years of progress for women's rights: U.N.

Death toll hits 12, more than 3,000 infected with coronavirus * Israel to increase tests to 30,000 daily;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus: Netanyahu to further tighten movement restrictions