Gulf | Jun 20, 2022 Middle East airlines to suffer losses again in 2022 The International Air Transport Association said that airlines in the region will fare somewhat better financially due to the return of long-haul flights.
Israel | Jun 20, 2022 Israel expects post-COVID tourism rebound this summer Israeli experts do not expect tourism to reach this summer the record level of 2019, but they certainly notice a trend of increase on both outbound and incoming tourism.
Egypt | May 19, 2022 Egyptian startups reimagine mental health services in Arab-speaking world In an attempt to fill some of the most urgent gaps in mental health issues across the region, online platforms have developed tech-enabled alternatives to offer services that are safe, stigma-free and help raise awareness — although concerns about accessibility persist.
Egypt | May 18, 2022 Egypt removes all mosque restrictions amid Brotherhood criticism In response to the Muslim Brotherhood’s allegations of restricting worshippers in mosques, Egypt’s Ministry of Endowment decided to open all mosques across the country at full capacity, in a first step to ease the coronavirus measures.
Palestine | May 10, 2022 World Bank praises Palestinian easing of COVID rules, criticizes Israeli control The international financial body recommended several governance reforms for the Palestinian Authority to increase economic growth.
Egypt | Apr 12, 2022 Egypt hopes Israeli tourists will make up losses from Ukraine war At a time when Egypt’s tourism sector has suffered a setback due to the war in Ukraine, the first direct flight from Israel is set to land in Sharm el-Sheikh this month, which may boost the number of Israeli tourists in the Egyptian coastal resorts in the Sinai Peninsula.
Iran | Apr 7, 2022 Iran lifts COVID-related travel bans All vaccinated people will be able to visit the Islamic Republic following the end of the ban imposed during the Omicron wave.
United Arab Emirates | Apr 6, 2022 Abu Dhabi private schools returning to in-person classes Remote education has led to difficulties for students throughout the world, including in Middle Eastern countries.
Palestine | Apr 5, 2022 Japan to help struggling Palestinian tourism industry A Japanese nonprofit is also supporting a female-run dairy farm in the Gaza Strip.
Israel | Mar 31, 2022 Pandemic no longer Israeli tourism's top problem The Russian invasion of Ukraine, as well as China maintaining strict COVID-related travel regulations, could present obstacles to a tourism recovery in Israel.
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