The Israeli authorities have decided to prevent Palestinian construction workers who are crucial for the Israeli construction sector from commuting from and to the West Bank for fear that this could help spread the coronavirus in Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel tightens grip on Palestinian workers to limit COVID-19
UAE says to test distance learning platform ahead of Sunday launch
Ministry of Education says system will be piloted on Wednesday to show UAE students hoow to use it as schools remain closed over the Covid-19 outbreak
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE says to test distance learning platform ahead of Sunday launch
Emirates suspends flights to five more destinations, taking total to 35
Dubai-based carrier is forced to ground more than 20 A380 planes as a result of low demand for travel
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Emirates suspends flights to five more destinations, taking total to 35
UAE delivery firm Zomato under fire over hygiene audit promotion
Food delivery service Zomato says AED945 hygiene feature is not new and does not make profit for the company
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: UAE delivery firm Zomato under fire over hygiene audit promotion
Kuwait approves draft law for $1.6bn Covid-19 fighting fund
Cabinet also agrees bill to jail anyone infected with Covid-19 who deliberately transmits the disease to others for up to five years
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Kuwait approves draft law for .6bn Covid-19 fighting fund
Oman lifts curbs on some internet call apps to stem virus spread
Decision made on internet tools 'due to exceptional circumstances', according to Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority
Source: Arabian Business
Full Article: Oman lifts curbs on some internet call apps to stem virus spread
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirus
Saudi Arabia will be suspending all Friday and other main prayers at mosques across the Kingdom as part of efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Saudi Press Agency reports. The only
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at mosques to stop spread of coronavirus
Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
Iran suggests “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if the public keeps traveling and ignoring health guidance..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran warns virus could kill ‘millions’ in Islamic Republic
Why is Trump's Middle East plan so divisive? | Start Here
Trump and Israel say their offer on the Middle East is the best one yet. Palestinians say it is a non-starter..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Why is Trump's Middle East plan so divisive? | Start Here
Sudan orders arrest of former foreign minister over 1989 coup
The Sudanese prosecutor's office on Tuesday ordered the arrest of former fo….
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Sudan orders arrest of former foreign minister over 1989 coup