Once again a target in the conflict involving the United States and Israel with Iran, the Arab country has ordered a return to online classes. Among other impacts of the war, traffic at Dubai International Airport fell 66% in March.
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“Baalbek, World Heritage – culture and resistance in times of war” will be the theme of an event on Friday (17), with both in-person and digital formats. Registration is open.
Exports from Brazil to the Arab countries in the Gulf are positive during the quarter but slid 31.47% in March as a result of the war in the Middle East, according the Arab Chamber.
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund says the number of people facing hunger is expected to increase in the coming months as a result of the war in the Middle East.
A U.N. commission report warns of the Middle East conflict’s impact on Arab countries’ energy, water and food systems. A 20% rise in food prices could push 5 million people into food insecurity in the region.
Despite the closure of a key Middle East strait, the country has sufficient essential stocks and has airlifted 300 metric tons of goods, the minister said.
This week, representatives from some of the world’s largest central banks are meeting to analyze the consequences of the conflict in the Middle East. Rising energy costs are expected to trigger higher prices.
On Thursday (12), a flight departs Doha for São Paulo. On Friday (13), flights leave Guarulhos Airport for Doha. Qatar’s airspace remains closed, with only limited operations authorized.
Oil prices rose sharply on Monday (9) amid the conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran. Since the attacks began, the price of a barrel of WTI has increased by 70%, something never recorded over such a short period.
Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs Saad bin Sherida Al Kaabi said the conflict could force Gulf states to stop producing and supplying energy within days.
The Arab country called on residents to sign up on the national volunteer platform to support efforts in response to Iran’s attacks. There are opportunities to help in health, engineering, logistics, administration, regulation, and other areas.
At the Vatican, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the Prime Minister of Bahrain, held discussions on peaceful coexistence in relations and the need to end the conflict in the Middle East.
A report by the UNHCR released Wednesday (14) pointed out that the number of forcibly uprooted people hit a record. One in every 74 people leave their home due to war, persecution and human right abuses.
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