Thu, 2020-04-16 17:55 LONDON: A funding shortage means UN programs in Yemen will start closing down in the next few weeks, the organization’s emergency relief coordinator Mark Lowcock said on Thursday. “Of the UN’s 41 major programmes, 31 will start … read more
Thu, 2020-04-16 14:55 DUBAI: The UAE has been ranked as the world’s 10th best for the treatment of coronavirus according to the Deep Knowledge Group, placing as the first among Arab nations. Germany’s COVID-19 treatment efficacy received the top score, … read more
Author: Thu, 2020-04-16 14:00 DUBAI: New restrictions have been imposed on Dubai’s movement permits, rationing households to one every three days, as the country continues in its efforts to contain the coronavirus spread. People will only be allowed to leave … read more
Author: Wed, 2020-04-15 22:50 BEIRUT: Lebanon has suspended repatriation flights until April 27 for thousands of nationals trapped abroad by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. The Lebanese Cabinet committee tasked with bringing home stranded citizens said the move was designed “to … read more
Wed, 2020-04-15 22:34 TEHRAN: The death toll in Iran from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is likely nearly double the officially reported figures, due to undercounting and because not everyone with breathing problems has been tested for the virus, a parliament … read more