Kuwait’s Interior Minister has announced the country’s total down will not be extended when it ends on 30 May. The Minister made the announcement following a Decision by the country’s Council of Ministers. However, a partial lock down will continue to be in force and details will be announced on Thursday. The total lock down was introduced on 10 May and was aimed at tackling...
Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry has issued a multilingual anti-Coronavirus guide for the vulnerable in the Kingdom. The aim of the guide is to provide them with information on how to prevent Coronavirus and how to identify if they have it. It also provides a 937 helpline number. It has been published on the Ministry’s Twitter Account as well as the ‘Live Well’ educational e...
Egypt’s Trade and Industry Minister has announced factories can now apply to the Industrial Development Authority to produce fabric face masks. The Authority will then review applications and approve or reject them within 24 hours after carrying out inspections of the applicant entity. Only factories which already produce clothing will be able to apply. The Trade and Industry Ministry will...
Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry has announced nationals returning to the country must wear a Tatamman bracelet. The bracelet monitors people showing Coronavirus symptoms. It also allows those who are self-isolating or who are in quarantine to access up-to-date advice and information on the virus and their health status. They will be contacted daily through the bracelet. It is the latest...
Exports of milk and other dairy products to China from Turkey resumed on 21 May 2020. It has been added that 54 Turkish companies will be able to export to China. The two countries signed a protocol in November 2015 on veterinary and sanitary requirements for dairy products exported from Turkey to China. However, in February, Turkey temporarily halted imports of livestock and animal fats from...
Jordan’s public sector employees will have shorter working hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. after the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, the Minister of State for Media Affairs has stated. The Minister also noted while making the statement that Jordan would continue to impose a comprehensive curfew from time to time, if required to curb COVID-19. Full story
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) will quarantine banknotes and coins it receives from local and international sources as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Currency and electronic payment tools, are considered possible ways in which the virus can be passed on by SAMA. They will therefore isolate notes and coins in sealed units for between 14 and 20 days...
Various shopping malls in the country, including Marina Mall and Avenues Mall have announced they have issued reopening proposals. However, the malls are waiting for official confirmation from the health authorities in the country that they can reopen. The United Real Estate Company who operate Marina Mall have issued a circular regarding reopening. The Company also own Marina Crescent. They are...
Egypt’s Cabinet has dismissed rumours that the Health Ministry is carrying out Coronavirus home testing. The Cabinet contacted the Ministry for clarification before dismissing the rumours. The Health Ministry added PCR analysis for Coronavirus is only carried out in the central laboratories of Health Ministry hospitals and some university hospitals. The Ministry’s laboratories are...
Oman’s Transport Ministry has announced marinas in the Sultanate are going to be allowed to reopen. Pleasure and tourism boats will also be allowed to resume operations. However, all must comply with strict anti-Coronavirus measures. These include wearing face masks in public areas in marinas, complying with social distancing rules and avoiding gatherings. The administrators of marinas will...