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The IMF has urged Middle Eastern and North African countries to speed up the pace of economic reform as coronavirus and low oil prices take their toll.
The Jerusalem hospital treating top Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat for coronavirus complications has said that he is in an induced coma and his condition is ‘critical’.
IS calls for striking of 'Saudi economic interests'
The Islamic State group called on its militants to strike the economic interests of Saudi Arabia, which it described as an agent of Israel.
74-year-old Egyptian grandfather becomes world's oldest professional footballer
Grandfather-of-six Ezzeldin Bahader was granted the accolade just after his team lost 3-2 to El Ayat Sports club in the Egyptian third division.
Qatar Airways 'Think Pink' flight raises breast cancer awareness
'Think Pink' flight QR9901 drew a ribbon in the sky over Qatar to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Top Palestinian official Erekat's health worsens after contracting coronavirus
After contracting Covid-19, Saeb Erekat's condition now requires medical attention in a hospital, the PLO said in a statement.
Prayers resume at Mecca Grand Mosque after 7-month pause
The second phase of lifting of restrictions started at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Sunday, with prayers resuming for locals.
'Hello you': Controversial Israeli-UAE duet song a 'YouTube hit'
A catchy Emirati-Israeli duet song has recently become popular, but the comments section shows many are visiting the link to express disapproval.
27 Russian children evacuated from Syria's Al-Hol camp
Russia has resumed evacuations of Russian children from the Al-Hol displacement camp after operations were halted due to Covid-19.
Turkey's gas find reaches 405 billion cubic meters
Erdogan has revealed that a vast natural gas field discovered in the Black Sea was even bigger than first estimated.
New Zealand's Ardern wins 2nd term in election landslide
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern won a second term in office on Saturday in an election landslide of historic proportions.
Hundreds march in Lebanon to mark year of protests
People took to the streets to remember the start of the protest movement which changed the political landscape of Lebanon.
Iran announces its coronavirus death toll passes 30,000 killed
Iran has one of the highest rates of covid-19 in the Middle East as the country struggles under the pressure of the pandemic.
UN, humanitarians reiterate concerns over 'inhumane' Al-Hol camp
Humanitarian groups and the UN have 'expressed alarm at the deteriorating security situation' in the sprawling tent city of Al-Hol.
Lebanon marks first anniversary of protest movement
It has been one year since the protests erupted in Lebanon, and the coronavirus pandemic has paused the movement.
Turkey's theatres fear politics at play in coronavirus funding
Independent theatres and those associated with the opposition are being left out of relief funds.
Flights resume between Libyan capital and Benghazi
Flights between Libya's capital Tripoli and Benghazi resumed amid an easing of tensions between the UN-recognised government and rival ...
Surge in deadly crossings from crisis-hit Lebanon
A children's charity has found an increase in Lebanese attempting the dangerous crossing into Cyprus.
Family of Covid-hit Egyptian doctor face removal from UK
The wife and children of Basem Enany, an Egyptian cardiologist hospitalised with Covid-19, could be forced to leave the UK when his work visa ...
Qatar to stage Asian Champions League final
Qatar will host the postponed Asian Champions League final after staging the knockout rounds.
Lebanon sets grim record of daily coronavirus cases: 1,550
Lebanon's covid-19 cases have shot up, prompting concern from authorities as the country still reels from the Beirut explosion which destroyed ...
Trump refuses to denounce far-right conspiracy group QAnon
The US President has refused to condemn a far-right conspiracy group that has been classed a domestic threat by the FBI.
Dubai goes kosher after Israel peace deal
Restaurants and caterers in Dubai are rushing to prepare for what they hope will be a flood of Jewish visitors arriving on new direct flights.
Lebanon's revolution: How art turned into a political weapon
On the first anniversary of Lebanon's October uprising, The New Arab speaks to the artists who used their talent to amplify voices on the ground.
Gulf states are using the Covid-19 pandemic to clampdown on online expression.
Mahmoud al-Tohamy talks about his Islamic chanting, Sufism and Islamic plurality.
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