Middle East Experience

Trump announces release of Fakhoury..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Trump announces release of Fakhoury

Middle East airlines are facing a liquidity crisis and hundreds of thousands of ….
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Full Article: REFILE-UPDATE 1-Middle East airlines face liquidity crisis, jobs at risk -IATA

Egypt said on Thursday it would shut all cafes, shopping malls, sports clubs and….
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Full Article: Egypt to shut all cafes, malls, sports clubs in evenings till March 31

The kits were provided with consent, the 'Post' confirmed. But a Health Ministry official said, "What they brought is not exactly what we were lacking.";
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Mossad brings 100,000 incomplete coronavirus test kits to Israel

Yosef also ruled that all synagogues at hospitals should be closed since it is hard for people to keep a distance of two meters (6.6 feet) while in them.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Chief Rabbi: Leave phones on during Shabbat

Defying a court-ordered travel ban, a US marine helicopter was seen landing on the embassy roof and is thought to have taken the alleged war criminal out of the country..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: US military helicopter 'smuggles' Israel collaborator Amer Fakhoury out of Beirut embassy despite travel ban

According to the report, Gantz has decided to accept an offer in which Netanyahu would go first in a rotation in the Prime Minister's Office.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Blue and White denies Gantz ready to serve under Netanyahu

The Imperial College London report also says millions would die and that health systems would be overwhelmed. To mitigate the disaster new measures would need to go into place immediately.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Shocking coronavirus study says people could be locked down for 18 months

Dubbed "Operation Sunbeam" the IDF is preparing to the assist civilians dealing with coronavirus;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF ups state of readiness in fight against the coronavirus

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz said in a televised address on Thursday the government is taking all required measures to combat the coronavirus and working to ensure that each resident and citizen is provided with medicine, food and living necessities during this crisis.“Your nation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, continues to take all precautionary measures to confront this pandemic and limit its effects. We depend on the aid of God Almighty, then on deploying our full capabilities, supported by your strong determination to face adversities with the steadfastness of believers at the forefront,” King Salman said.Visit our dedicated coronavirus site here for all the latest updates.“The strength, steadfastness, determination that you have demonstrated during the honorable defiance of this difficult phase, and your full cooperation with relevant government agencies, are the most important contributing factors and pillars of the success of the state’s efforts, which has prioritized safeguarding health and made it the state's top concern.”The Saudi King reassured the nation of the government’s efforts to ensure the public’s needs are met: “Rest assured that we are very keen on providing the necessary medication, food, and living necessities for citizens and residents of this blessed land. All government sectors, led by the Ministry of Health, are doing all they can and taking all necessary measures to ensure the health of the nation's citizens and residents.”Find out: Coronavirus in Saudi Arabia: The latest facts about what is closed and bannedKing Salman expressed his gratitude to all government entities and especially recognized the health sector professionals.“We reaffirm that continuing this sincere and hard work at such a difficult time can’t be achieved but with solidarity and collaboration, and by building on our positive spirits, further enhancing our individual and collective awareness, and strictly adhering to the instructions and guidelines provided to overcome this pandemic.”The King said that the coming phase will be even more difficult than the current situation.“You are well acquainted with my honesty in addressing public matters. That is why I started by saying that we are going through a difficult phase, as part of what the whole world is going through. I will tell you as well that the coming phase will be more difficult on a global level to confront the rapid spread of this pandemic.”However, he added: “At the same time, I know that we will overcome hardships by believing in God, trusting His will, doing the deeds we have to do, and exerting and devoting all our efforts to protect the health and safety of humans and provide all the necessities required to ensure they lead decent lives, relying on your determination, the strength of your resolve, and your heightened sense of collective responsibility, may God preserve us and grant us all the best.”Read more:Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia gives out sanitizer, steps up health measures in RiyadhSaudi Arabia takes precautionary fiscal measures to combat coronavirusCoronavirus: Saudi Arabia closes malls, bans serving food in restaurants, cafes
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi King on coronavirus: We will provide all medicine, food, living needs