Saudi Arabia announces 24-hour curfew for Eid Al-Fitr holiday Diplomat Editor May 13, 2020 Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday a 24-hour curfew for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday. The interior ministry said it would impose the…
Coronavirus: Cases in GCC Exceed 100,000 Diplomat Editor May 12, 2020 The number of the coronavirus cases has surged to over 100,000 in the six Gulf countries, with a total of 563 deaths, according to…
UAE Launches ‘World’s Tallest Donation Box’ Initiative Diplomat Editor May 5, 2020 Contributions have poured for the World’s Tallest Donation Box, shining 180,000 lights on 18 floors of Burj Khalifa within 24…
Dubai Expo Officially Postponed to October 2021 Diplomat Editor May 5, 2020 The General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has approved the request of the UAE government and its…
COVID-19 Cases in Saudi Arabia Cross 30,000 Diplomat Editor May 5, 2020 Saudi Arabia reported 1,595 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 30,251, the…
Saudi to test the effectiveness of plasma in treating COVID-19 Diplomat Editor May 4, 2020 A number of Saudi health and research centers have launched a study to test therapeutic options to treat the coronavirus disease…
Lebanon to seek IMF loan, says it needs $10bn Diplomat Editor Apr 30, 2020 (Beirut) - Lebanon will seek an International Monetary Fund aid package to help it recover from its worst-ever financial crisis,…
Saudi Arabia ends execution of minors Diplomat Editor Apr 27, 2020 Saudi Arabia will no longer impose the death penalty on people who committed crimes while still minors, the country's Human Rights…
Heavy rainfall wreaks havoc on Yemen Diplomat Editor Apr 17, 2020 A major clean-up operation is under way in Yemen's rebel-held capital of Sanaa following days of heavy rain. This resulted in…
Turkey imposes 48-hour curfew in major cities to curb virus Diplomat Editor Apr 12, 2020 Dozens of Turkish cities, including Istanbul, have been placed under lockdown for two days to combat the spread of the…
UAE, UK sign MoU on transit flights for British citizens Diplomat Editor Apr 5, 2020 As part of the UAE's efforts to intensify international cooperation amid COVID 19 pandemic, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
WHO warns Middle East must act quickly to contain coronavirus Diplomat Editor Apr 5, 2020 Middle Eastern governments must act quickly to limit the spread of the coronavirus as cases in the region have risen to nearly…
Saudi Arabia asks Muslims to delay Hajj bookings Diplomat Editor Apr 2, 2020 Saudi Arabia has asked Muslims planning to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage to delay booking amid uncertainty over the coronavirus…
Grand Imam of Al Azhar urges nations to share responsibility to combat COVID-19 Diplomat Editor Mar 31, 2020 (Cairo) - Dr. Ahmad Al Tayyeb, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif, has expressed Al Azhar’s solidarity with the nations and people…