Oman’s government has asked ministries to slow down projects and identify spending priorities as it looks to tackle the widest budget deficit among Gulf Arab economies. ( read original story ...)
Oman: Number of expats drops significantly
The number of expats living in Oman has fallen significantly to less than 40 per cent of the country’s population, the first time such a large drop has been recorded in five years, local media ... ( read original story ...)
Oman reports 846 new COVID-19 cases
Oman reported on Tuesday 846 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 77,904. ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tally continues to rise in Kuwait, Oman, Iraq
Kuwait, Oman and Iraq continued Monday to record new cases and deaths from the novel coronavirus. The Kuwaiti Health Ministry said five people had died from COVID-19, bringing the nationwide death ... ( read original story ...)
Lebanon becomes 1st country in Middle East and North Africa to enter hyperinflation
The sharp rise of prices for goods and services pushes the country further into its biggest crisis since the Civil War (1975-1990) and tears through its middle class. ( read original story ...)
Lebanon PM Slams ‘Dangerous’ Israeli Border Escalation
The Israeli army had said a group of three to five men armed with rifles crossed the UN-demarcated Blue Line in the disputed Mount Dov area, claimed by Lebanon, Syria and Israel. It said the ... ( read original story ...)
How the Kenyan consulate in Lebanon became feared by the women it was meant to help
Multiple women tell CNN they faced abuse and exploitation while seeking help at an African consulate in Lebanon. ( read original story ...)
Returning UN envoy: Israel won’t suffer for tight Trump ties
Israel's returning ambassador to the United Nations affirmed the country's bond with the Trump administration Tuesday, dismissing notions that Israel would pay a price ... ( read original story ...)
Israel needs to prepare for the Biden era – opinion
Trump’s foreign policy concerning Israel is crystal clear, as during his tenure he and his administration proved not only in statements but mainly in acts that America strongly supports Israel. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus czar debuts ‘Defend Israel’ strategic plan
I expect all government ministers to back up this plan,” Netanyahu said. “I expect all Israeli citizens, without exception, to cooperate with it. Together, we will defeat coronavirus.” ... ( read original story ...)