By: Claire Boyle / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The Arab World continues to grapple with the effects of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic, and with the advancements of the COVID-19 vaccine, an interesting new trend in diplomacy is emerging throughout the region. In recent weeks, countries in the Arab World (like much of the rest … Continued
When his mother died, Jihad and his siblings stole her body from the hospital after staff said they couldn’t release it to the family. Jihad Al Suwaiti scaled a hospital building in the West Bank to watch over his mother from day and night until she died due to the coronavirus.Jam Press SOURCE: NBC NEWS … Continued
By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a group of seven emirates established in 1971 with each emirate having its own laws, governing body, internal affairs, and control over its economy. The group of emirates is governed by a Supreme Council and Federal National Council with members from each emirate. … Continued
SOURCE: DW.COM The coronavirus pandemic dealt Tunisia’s crucial tourism industry a heavy blow. Now on the verge of being the first country in North Africa to reopen its borders, its people are torn between economic and health concerns. For 10 years, Juanita Reimer has lived at the edge of the Sahara desert in Douz, Tunisia. … Continued
SOURCE: EGYPT INDEPENDENT BY: AL-MASRY AL-YOUM Egyptian Cabinet Spokesperson Nader Saad on Friday said that the government’s decision to postpone a full economic reopening takes into account the continued increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Egypt. Saad emphasized, however, that the overwhelming majority of cases are mild. During a phone call into the … Continued
By Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Author As the coronavirus pandemic has swept across the world with death and crippled economies in its wake, governments have struggled to control the virus’s spread and maintain their economies. Many countries have been hit hard and while Morocco has a lower infection and death rate than many others, it … Continued
SOURCE: IN DEPTH NEWS BY: CAROLINE MWANGA NEW YORK (IDN) – In a joint statement, ninety-one women’s organizations from Iraq, Libya, Palestine, Syria and Yemen have joined a global appeal issued by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the outset of the pandemic. On March 23, Guterres urged warring parties across the world to lay down their weapons in … Continued
SOURCE: NBC NEWS BY: RAF SANCHEZ AND CHIMA ELBIALY Even before the coronavirus hit the Arab world, rampant misinformation had begun to spread online. Faisal Al Mutar was awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2015 for his work with Ideas Beyond Borders.Courtesy of Faisal Al Mutar Faisal Al Mutar was at his home in … Continued
SOURCE: CLICK ON DETROIT BY: CASSIDY JOHNCOX Grants to aid 19 national Arab American organizations amid the coronavirus pandemic (WDIV) DEARBORN, Mich. – The Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) has granted $80,000 to Arab American organizations throughout the U.S. to support their response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As part of ACCESS, CAAP is … Continued
SOURCE: THE WASHINGTON POST BY: SARAH DADOUCH BEIRUT — Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf Arab countries are seeing a sharp spike in coronavirus cases, prompting governments to reimpose some restrictions that had been lifted late last month ahead of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia, the largest Arab gulf country, had recorded … Continued
SOURCE: BROADCAST PRO In addition to B.I.G, GH Entertainment’s other artists participated in the project and sang in six different languages. Korean musical group Boys in Groove (B.I.G) has released a coronavirus-inspired song in the Arabic language. The song, entitled Corona Song is a 35-second excerpt that aims to empower and encourage those struggling with the ongoing … Continued
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL BY: JOYCE KARAM With the Covid-19 outbreak in the United States affecting many areas with large Arab-American populations, medical professionals from the community have found themselves at the forefront of the battle to treat the overwhelming numbers of people affected. States such as Michigan, New York, Florida and California that have been … Continued
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