As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the trade show in Syria’s capital will not run from August 20 to 29 as previously expected. A new date is yet to be announced.
Author: From the Newsroom
Incoming non-nationals will be required to either show a recent PCR test negative for Covid-19 or get tested at the airport.
A food festival amid the pandemic will see food delivered to the doorsteps of Brasília residents on June 27 and 28. Hosted by the Institute of Arab-Brazilian Culture (Icab), the event will also feature online attractions.
The Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is hosting the online conference ‘Brazil and Arab Countries: Economic Diplomacy’ next Wednesday (24) at 9 am, featuring diplomats from Brazil and Arab countries.
Curfew hours will move from 6pm-6am to 7pm-5am as of Sunday, but the first phase of the plan to gradually restore normal life will be extended for another week.
Arab League secretary-general Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed the need for tandem action to address issues stemming from the pandemic.
The UNHCR released a schedule of virtual events to celebrate June 20, World Refugee Day.
The Saudi Industrial Development Fund is supporting over 500 projects by deferring and restructuring loan instalments for enterprises of all sizes.
A hatchling was recently spotted and photographed crawling towards the sea at a Sharjah beach. The species exists in Brazil.
The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) is receiving applications for the remote summer school to run from July 3 to 31. The education institutes are adapting to the new reality amid the pandemic.
Farm output is expected to amount to BRL 703.8 billion (USD 137.7 billion) in 2020, driven by high prices for beef, oranges, rice, beans, tomatoes and wheat.
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister said all airports will reopen on July 1. According to him, the decision is an important step for the aviation sector.
Passengers will be tested for Covid-19 on arrival. Those who test positive will be required to self-isolate.
The country’s Ministry of Health reported no new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday (10). Preparations are underway with the #ReadyAndSafe campaign to welcome back tourists starting June 27.

