According to state media reports, the Iraqi authorities will reissue entry visas for tourists. The visas will enable tourists to visit tourist, religious and heritage sites. As part of anti-Coronavirus measures in the country, the issuing of these visas was suspended. Full story
New anti-Coronavirus measures announced by the Turkish authorities have come into force. They include a partial weekend curfew and came into force at 8.00pm on 20 November. There will be restrictions on movements between 10pm and 8am. A partial curfew for those over 65 has also been expanded to include children and young people under 20, except for those who have to go to work. These individuals...
Turkey’s National Education Minister has announced remote learning will resume in the country today . It will stay in place until 4 January and will apply to pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, special education schools, applied courses in vocational high schools and special education courses. No physical exams will be held until 31 December and any...
The Ajman Police have announced those who do not comply with anti-Coronavirus measures will be fined. They made the announcement as they launched an awareness campaign with the Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Team to ensure compliance with these measures. Those who do not wear masks outside will be fined 3,000 AED. They will also be fined for failing to comply with social distancing rules and...
Egypt’s Civil Aviation Minister has announced they have decided to grant airlines operating in the Red Sea Governorate, South Sinai, Marsa Matrouh, Luxor and Aswan airports, a 50% reduction on landing, waiting and accommodation fees. This is in addition to a 20% reduction in ground services provided for the aircrafts of these companies. The implementation of this decision started at the end...
The Egyptian Dar al-Iftaa has issued a fatwa stating Coronavirus patients cannot attend Friday prayers. The fatwa was issued to tackle Coronavirus. The fatwa adds those who suspect they might have Coronavirus will not be reprimanded if they stay at home to pray. Full story
Turkey’s Interior Ministry has announced new anti-Coronavirus measures will come into force on 20 November. Under the measures, working hours of restaurants and cafes will be reduced and a partial lock down on weekends will be introduced until further notice. Restaurants, cafes, shopping malls and hairdressers will only be allowed to be open between 7.00am and 5.00pm. Restaurants and cafes...
Jordan’s Cabinet has approved a Law to establish a National Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases Centre. The Law as approved following directives from King Abdullah. The Cabinet also approved amendments to two 2020 Laws related to officers and personnel of the Jordanian Armed Forces-Arab Arm. The amendments are aimed at alleviating living conditions of retired service personnel by...
The UAE’s National Authority for Emergencies, Crisis and Disasters Management has announced the anti-Coronavirus guidelines for national activities and celebrations. They also announced specific anti-Coronavirus measures to be complied with by Omanis entering the country through its land ports. These individuals must provide a negative PCR test and sign an undertaking to follow the...
The Undersecretaries of the GCC Health Ministries have discussed unified Coronavirus tests at all entry points. They also discussed introducing a mechanism to adopt a single PCR test and virus vaccine certificates. They will submit their recommendations to the GCC Health Ministers Committee to consider. Ful story