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Travel hub UAE to halt flights as virus reaches Gaza, Syria
Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,…
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