Middle East Experience

According to data provided by the Jewish Agency to the Post, 163 olim have arrived in Israel since the beginning of March.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: In spite of the coronavirus crisis, aliyah does not stop

Liberman’s recommendation, which meant the backing of 7 MKs, means that Gantz now has 61 MKs backing him to get the first opportunity to establish a new government.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rivlin to give Blue and White leader Gantz the mandate to form govt

For context, the outbreak was only first brought to the attention of the World Health Organization at the end of December.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus patient zero might be from mid-November, data shows

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday a bundle of new measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus, including the closure of malls and parks, banning restaurants and cafes from serving food and
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: The latest facts about what is closed and banned

Bahrain reported its first coronavirus fatality after a 65-year-old woman died, according to the country's Ministry of Health. This is the first recorded death in the Arabian Gulf countries. According
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: First coronavirus death in the Gulf reported in Bahrain

The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) notified all hotels to close all bars, pubs, lounges on Monday, March 16, 2020 until the end of the month. DTCM confirmed to Al
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Coronavirus: Dubai closes all hotel bars, pubs, lounges

Calm has returned between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza, mainly because of the outbreak of the coronavirus and fears of it spreading in the besieged enclave.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Coronavirus imposes calm on Gaza front

Monday's slide was led by the UAE bourses of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, both trading at multi-year lows
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Gulf stock markets tumble as oil slumps amid virus concerns

Central banks across the Gulf have cut borrowing costs following the US Fed's unexpected move to lower its benchmark interest rate to near zero
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: US Fed's move lets Gulf add rate cuts to fiscal stimulus

Awaiting Cabinet approval, the Shin Bet plans to implement digital counterterrorism technology to fight the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel turns to anti-terror technology to counter coronavirus