UNRWA says it is confronted with an increased demand for services resulting from a growth in the number of registered Palestine refugees, the extent of their vulnerability and their deepening poverty. ( read original story ...)
Pandemic claims 11 lives in Palestine, 533 new infections registered
RAMALLAH, Sunday, January 24, 2021 (WAFA) – Minister of Health Mai Alkaila said today that 11 deaths from COVID-19, 533 new infections and 740 recoveries were registered across Palestine during the ... ( read original story ...)
Palestine extends official invitations to EU, European Parliament to observe Palestinian elections
(Xinhua) -- Palestine has extended official invitations to the European Parliament and the European Union (EU), calling them to observe the general elections to be held in the Palestinian territories, ... ( read original story ...)
Bishops reiterate need for direct Israel-Palestine negotiations if there is to be peace
A group of Christian leaders who advocate for the Holy Land this week reiterated a call for Israeli and Palestinian ... ( read original story ...)
Oman bars expatriates from certain jobs as pandemic bites
Various jobs in insurance companies including finance and administrative positions will be ‘limited to Omanis only’. ( read original story ...)
Oman land border closure extended by a week on coronavirus concerns
Oman will extend the close of its land borders for another week until Feb. 1, to curb the spread of the coronavirus, state news agency ONA said on Sunday, citing a decision by the Gulf state's ... ( read original story ...)
Oman bars expats from certain jobs amid economic downturn
Oman announced Sunday it will bar expatriates from certain jobs in an effort to create more employment opportunities for its citizens amid an economic downturn. ( read original story ...)
Singapore Airlines hopes to be world’s first airline fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Singapore Airlines said all of their crew members have been offered free coronavirus vaccines by the Singaporean government. ( read original story ...)
Germany ready to assist Kyrgyzstan in implementing green economy policies
Maksat Mamytkanov and Monika Iversen also debated issues on strengthening democratic principles in the republic, improving the investment climate, fighting corruption, political stability in the ... ( read original story ...)
Israel to close airport to bring outbreak under control
JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said Israel will be closing its international airport to nearly flights as the government races to bring a raging coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)