UAE
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East
March 23, 2020
Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates, home to the world’s busiest international airport, announced early on…
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
Middle East
March 19, 2020
Mideast airlines lose $7B as airports shut to combat virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Seven Middle Eastern countries have suspended all commercial flights due to the fast-spreading coronavirus…
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Saudi Arabia closes mosques, calls G20 leaders to meet over coronavirus
RIYADH (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday that mosques would no longer be open for the customary five daily…
Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities
Middle East
March 15, 2020
Iran says worsening outbreak could strain health facilities
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s official leading the response to the worst coronavirus outbreak in the Middle East on Sunday…
Abu Dhabi shuts Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World due to coronavirus
Middle East
March 14, 2020
Abu Dhabi shuts Louvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World due to coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi said on Saturday it was shutting major tourism and cultural venues, including the Louvre Abu…
Saudi, UAE economies rocked by plunging oil prices and virus
Middle East
March 11, 2020
Saudi, UAE economies rocked by plunging oil prices and virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It’s been a turbulent week for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and…
Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbors report more cases of coronavirus
Middle East
March 8, 2020
Saudi Arabia, Gulf neighbors report more cases of coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s authorities have recorded four news cases of the coronavirus, taking the total of infections to…
Gulf states report new rise in coronavirus cases
Middle East
March 7, 2020
Gulf states report new rise in coronavirus cases
DUBAI (Reuters) – The number of coronavirus cases in the United Arab Emirates has risen to 45 from 30, the…
UAE denies banning entry of Egyptians over coronavirus
Egypt
March 6, 2020
UAE denies banning entry of Egyptians over coronavirus
The Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has denied recent reports that a decision was issued banning…
Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
World
March 3, 2020
Handshake? No thanks: coronavirus changes global habits
Say no to a handshake, refuse every peck on the cheek and definitely avoid hugging. Instead, try a direct gaze,…