UAE imposes curfew for deep cleaning as coronavirus cases rise Al Jazeera 1 day ago NewsInfections in the Gulf region passed 2,600 on Thursday, as Saudi Arabia's cases passed 1,000.
Oil crash puts Africa's cash-strapped producers in peril Reuters 2 days ago NewsCollapsing oil prices have left African producers facing not only lost revenue when they most need it to tackle coronavirus, but also a fall...
Qatar reports first virus death, as GCC toll hits 11 Al-Araby 3 days ago KuwaitA 57-year-old Bangladeshi national with chronic diseases became Qatar's first Covid-19 fatality.
Oil-rich wealth funds seen shedding upto $225 billion in stocks Reuters 3 days ago HealthSovereign wealth funds from oil-producing countries mainly in the Middle East and Africa are on course to dump up to $225 billion in equities,...
Saudi Arabia's flooding of the oil market could spell disaster for Iraq Al-Araby 4 days ago IraqSaudi Arabia's decision to flood the oil market could do great harm to Iraq's economy, at a time when the country is already grappling...
Coronavirus in the GCC: Here's what you need to know Condé Nast Traveller 6 days ago TravelMeasures are being put in place across the region to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Prayers restricted across Middle East amid coronavirus fears Al Jazeera 2 weeks ago NewsReligious authorities limit, cancel weekly prayer gatherings in states across region as COVID-19 cases persist.
