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Dubai braces for financial hit as coronavirus batters vital tourism
Middle East
March 27, 2020
Dubai braces for financial hit as coronavirus batters vital tourism
DUBAI (Reuters) — The sundecks on Dubai’s beaches lie empty, and red flags warn visitors away from the waterfront to…
‘We got your back’: Online initiative helps stranded Egyptians worldwide
Features/Interviews
March 27, 2020
‘We got your back’: Online initiative helps stranded Egyptians worldwide
On March 16, Egyptians on Facebook launched an online initiative called “we got your back,” hoping to offer support to…
China’s imported cases rise as foreigners banned and flights cut
World
March 27, 2020
China’s imported cases rise as foreigners banned and flights cut
China reported more than 50 imported cases of the coronavirus on Friday, hours after announcing a ban on foreigners entering…
EgyptAir operated 33 international flights so far to bring stranded Egyptians home
Egypt
March 26, 2020
EgyptAir operated 33 international flights so far to bring stranded Egyptians home
EgyptAir managed to operate 33 international flights from March 19 through March 26 to various cities around the world to…
Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
Middle East
March 25, 2020
Aid group says Mideast lockdowns hinder humanitarian efforts
CAIRO (AP) — An international aid group said Wednesday that closures aimed at containing the coronavirus pandemic are preventing it…
Egypt’s airports to remain closed until April 15 to fight spread of coronavirus
Egypt
March 25, 2020
Egypt’s airports to remain closed until April 15 to fight spread of coronavirus
Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly moved on Tuesday to extend the suspension of international air traffic in airports nationwide until…
Egypt confirms one new death, 36 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 402
Egypt
March 25, 2020
Egypt confirms one new death, 36 additional coronavirus cases, raising total to 402
Egypt confirmed on Tuesday 36 new coronavirus cases and one additional death, bringing the total number of cases confirmed so…
Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown
Middle East
March 24, 2020
Saudi reports first coronavirus death, UAE gears up for lockdown
RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday reported its first death from the coronavirus, a 51-year-old Afghani resident, while the…
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…
Shops close across Turkey, dimming hopes of a boom year
Middle East
March 20, 2020
Shops close across Turkey, dimming hopes of a boom year
ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) — Shops closed across Turkey on Thursday to help halt the coronavirus spread, dimming the economy’s prospects and…