Middle East Experience

KHDA responds to news circulating on social media..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Coronavirus: Dubai schools will NOT be closed tomorrow

Ivanka Trump lauded close US allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, for embarking on “significant reforms” to advance women’s rights, while speaking at a
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Ivanka Trump lauds Saudi Arabia, UAE on women’s rights reforms

Palestinians say they are working with Israel to combat the virus;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: PA, Jordan and Lebanon take precautionary measures against coronavirus

The Middle East peace plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will impact negotiations on demarcating the Lebanon-Israeli land and maritime border, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General said Sunday..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Trump plan will impact border demarcation: Nasrallah

Proposals for an Arab-led rebuilding programme for Syria, which was suspended from the Arab League in 2015, have been floated and, while the restoration of ties with Arab capitals is speeding up, it is the potential Chinese role that has become a focal point, especially for Damascus..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: China’s ‘rebuilding’ role in Iraq could serve as a template for Syria after years of conflict

A Palestinian security prisoner was found trying to smuggle 11 cellphones into Megiddo Prison in northern Israel last week, but was caught by security guards.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Palestinian security prisoner found with 11 cellphones in abdomen

Iran's interior minister said on Sunday that 42.6% of eligible voters turned out for the country's parliamentary election, a record low in such polls since the Islamic revolution..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iran admits record low turnout in parliamentary election

The Pollard issue has frequently been raised with the American authorities by both Israeli and American Jewish leaders, but to no avail.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Conference of Presidents baffled by US refusals to release Pollard

3 new coronavirus cases confirmed, raising number to 7: Lebanese Health Ministry..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: 3 new coronavirus cases confirmed, raising number to 7: Lebanese Health Ministry

A video of a classroom depicting much of Israel's demographic mosaic showed Rivlin speaking out of a photograph on the wall to a boy called Guy, telling him to take note of someone in class.;
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: President launches campaign to eliminate abuse of school-age youth