The reform challenge: What Oman (and others) might learn from Egypt Parallels in experience may offer guideposts for managing change. Week in Review | Oman | Jun 11, 2021 An aerial view shows the Port Sultan Qaboos in the Omani capital, Muscat, on April 9, 2021.
Bahraini prisoner's death from COVID-19 prompts protests Husain Barakat received China's Sinopharm vaccine but died anyway after contracting the coronavirus in prison. Al-Monitor Staff | Gulf | Jun 10, 2021
Middle East countries set to benefit from Biden’s global vaccine initiative A US State Department spokesperson told Al-Monitor that hard-hit Iran will not be receiving doses at this time. Adam Lucente | U.S. | Jun 10, 2021
Hezbollah founder dies of coronavirus in Iran Ali Akbar Mohtashamipour died in northern Tehran at the age of 75, local media reported. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Jun 7, 2021
Israel finds 'possible link' between second Pfizer jab, heart inflammation The Health Ministry said 275 cases of myocarditis, mostly affecting young men, were recorded among more than 5 million vaccinated people. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | Jun 2, 2021
Iran health authorities say public will get vaccine jabs in September The new promise marks yet another delay of previously announced plans for an inclusive national vaccination rollout highly demanded by the Iranian public. Al-Monitor Staff | Jun 1, 2021
Turkey eases COVID-19 measures as new cases plummet With recorded daily COVID-19 cases falling below 7,000, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan further eased social distancing measures across the nation June 1. Diego Cupolo | Jun 1, 2021
Abu Dhabi to host Pakistani cricket competition The Emirati city has experience hosting sport events during the pandemic from the Fight Island mixed martial arts series. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | May 20, 2021
Turkey fails to convince Russia to lift flight ban Despite the efforts of Turkey's top-level delegation to Russia to get flights resumed between the two countries, Moscow has extended the ban. Amberin Zaman | Turkey | May 18, 2021
Vaccinated Saudis free to travel abroad as ban lifted Saudi Arabia on Monday rolled back an international travel ban that has remained in place since March 2020. Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | May 17, 2021
Dubai greenlights concerts, sporting events Authorities in the UAE's largest city removed several virus-related restrictions on gatherings on Monday following vaccine progress. Al-Monitor Staff | News Brief | May 17, 2021
Turkish vaccinated tourism video provokes anger Foreign tourists are exempt from Turkey's coronavirus lockdown, and hospitality workers were given priority in receiving the vaccine. Al-Monitor Staff | Turkey | May 15, 2021
Lockdown stems virus surge in Turkey but slow vaccination raises concern Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday a nationwide lockdown would be gradually lifted as planned on May 17, though health experts urged caution amid a vaccination campaign slowed by supply hurdles. Diego Cupolo | Turkey | May 12, 2021
Saudi Arabia to require all workers get vaccinated Workers in both the private and public sector must receive the vaccine before returning to their workplaces, according to the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Development. Al-Monitor Staff | Saudi Arabia | May 7, 2021
Why are Syrian refugees returning from Turkey? More Syrian refugees are expected to return home from Turkey this year if the Turkish authorities continue to impose lockdowns to curb the spread of COVID-19. Khaled al-Khateb | Syria | May 6, 2021
Ethiopia’s plan to build Red Sea military bases fuels tension with Egypt Ahmed Gomaa | Egypt | Jun 9, 2021
Egypt sees political, economic gains in Gaza reconstruction A correspondent in Egypt | Egypt | Jun 1, 2021
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox go to opposition, furious with PM-designate Mazal Mualem | Israel | Jun 10, 2021
An aerial view shows the Port Sultan Qaboos in the Omani capital, Muscat, on April 9, 2021.
