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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…
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
Middle East
March 26, 2020
Iran starts intercity travel ban amid fears of surge of coronavirus
DUBAI (Reuters) — Iran has started an intercity travel ban, an Iranian official said in a televised news conference on…
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…
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…
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…
EgyptAir operates first charter flight for 300 Egyptian citizens stranded in Kuwait
Egypt
March 18, 2020
EgyptAir operates first charter flight for 300 Egyptian citizens stranded in Kuwait
EgyptAir on Wednesday operated its first charter flight to get 300 Egyptians stuck in Kuwait back home to Egypt, amid…
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
Middle East
March 18, 2020
Jordan’s monarch announces state of emergency to combat coronavirus
AMMAN (Reuters) — Jordan’s King Abdullah approved on Tuesday a law that gives the government sweeping powers to enforce a…