Middle East Experience

With Mosul's health system still struggling to recover three years after liberation from the Islamic State, women in the city are leading the fight against the coronavirus pandemic..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Still recovering from Islamic State rule, Mosul's women lead the fight against coronavirus

Emaar chairman says all sites continue to operate
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Alabbar hits back at 'lies and nonsense' over claims Emaar projects suspended due to coronavirus

Nationals will be flown back to their respective countries on April 15
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Flydubai opens up repatriation flights to Pakistan and India

Despite economic hardships and the lockdown imposed to curtail the spread of the coronavirus, Jordanians are coming together to help the needy while also turning to jokes to cope with this exceptional situation.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Jordanians cope with lockdown through humor, empathy and solidarity

Egypt will suspend all Ramadan activities and group iftars due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the Ministry of Endowments announced on Tuesday.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The ministry also noted it had previously decided to prohibit the establishment of iftar tables, a tradition Muslims take part in to provide food for the poor during the holy month in the vicinity of mosques or their surrounding space.The traditions of Ramadan, estimated to begin on April 23 this year, are centered on group gatherings: communal taraweeh prayers, the evening meal of iftar in which Muslims break their fast together, shared food and shisha in Ramadan tents and other religious and social events with family and friends.Read more: Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirusSeveral Muslim countries including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and others have suspended group prayers in mosques until further notice to slow the spread of the virus. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia last week asked Muslims around the world to be patient and delay their plans for the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages amid uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the Kingdom’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah said.Egypt has so far recorded 1,322 coronavirus cases including 85 deaths as of Monday.Read more: UAE suspends prayer in all houses of worship including mosquesRead more: Muslims hope pandemic will end before the start of RamadanBefore & after coronavirus: Mecca, Milan, Beirut images show effects of outbreakEgypt shuts hospitals, quarantines villages to slow spread
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Egypt to suspend Ramadan group iftars, activities, says Ministry

Salary details must also be provided before a decision is taken on term 3 discounts
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Kings' Education asks parents for three months bank statements

According to the Ministry of Health, the total confirmed number of coronavirus cases in Kuwait now stands at 743
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Kuwait announces 78 more cases of coronavirus

As COVID-19 spreads across the Middle East, Israel is having medical gear made in the Gaza Strip, where clothing manufacturers have shifted production to sorely needed personal protective equipment.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Coronavirus revives Gaza's sewing sector as tailors turn out PPE

Having made the toughest decision of his life, Benny Gantz is about to enter a unity government under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel awaits its two prime ministers

Tabreed has bought an 80% stake in a Dubai district cooling facility from Emaar
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Tabreed expects more deals after 5 million Dubai acquisition