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Middle East Looks To Covid-19 Vaccines For Economic Relief, But Recovery May Still Be Slow
Promising results from a trio of Covid-19 vaccine trials has sparked optimism a global recovery could be in sight, but Middle East governments have placed few pre-orders
Airlines Are Replacing ‘Self-Loading Cargo’ (A.K.A. Passengers) With Actual Cargo As Coronavirus Causes Havoc For Industry
With passenger travel suspended in large parts of the world, airlines are discovering a new lease of life as cargo operators
Gulf Governments Engage In Blame Game Over Spread Of Coronavirus
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia accuse Iran of irresponsibility, while some in Iran say they detect a “Western conspiracy”
Bahrain Blocks Flights From Dubai, As Gulf Countries Try To Get To Grips With Coronavirus
In Kuwait, the government has also abruptly cancelled all festivities to mark the country’s National Day
Qatar Wins Court Ruling In Sidra Hospital Dispute, Setting Up Battle For $1.6 Billion In Damages Claims
A foundation linked to Qatar’s ruling family has won the latest stage in a long-running dispute over a multi-billion-dollar hospital in Doha, famous for its sculptures by artist Damien Hirst.
Going Their Separate Ways: How A Qatari Children’s Hospital Has Coped With The Economic Boycott
The experiences of a modern hospital on the outskirts of Doha offer insights into what the country at large has been going through since a trade boycott was launched by four of its neighbours in June 2017
International Court Of Justice Orders U.S. To Lift Sanctions On Iran, In Symbolic Victory For Tehran
While the court’s ruling is binding, it is unclear whether the U.S. will adhere to the decision and there is no clear way for Iran to enforce it.
