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  • MERS
    21 MERS cases detected across Saudi Arabia in one week

    The current epidemiological week has seen an increased number of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infections, with 21 new cases reported in the Kingdom, of 15 men and six women, including three fatalities, according to an electronic survey conducted by the Ministry of Health.

  • MERS
    Saudi MERS total grows; WHO details Oman cluster

    Over the weekend and through today, the ministry of health (MOH) of Saudi Arabia recorded 10 more cases of MERS, including 7 in an ongoing outbreak in Wadi ad-Dawasir, and the World Health Organization (WHO) shared details about an investigation into 5 recent cases reported from Oman.

  • MERS
    Saudi Arabia, Oman report more MERS cases

    As part of a steady stream of recent MERS-CoV cases in Saudi Arabia, the country reported eight more illnesses over the past few days, including some people infected in healthcare settings, as Oman reported one more illness in its spike in cases.

  • Pistachio Wars
    Californian Famers Waged ‘War’ on Iranian Pistachios and Won

    The idea that pistachio farmers can rise to the political and business elite will not surprise Iranians. Asadollah Asgaroladi, one of Iran’s richest men, built his fortune as Iran’s leading exporter of pistachios and nuts. Former Iranian President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was born to a wealthy family of pistachio farmers in Kerman Province.

  • Russia in the Region
    Stealing Its Oil Customers, Russia Throws Iran a Lifeline—and Thumbs Its Nose at U.S.

    Russian oil companies have stepped in, stealing customers from Iran. The two countries produce similar grades of crude, making a switch by refiners relatively easy. But Moscow is also offering Tehran a lifeline for its stranded crude.

  • MERS
    WHO details 8 recent Saudi MERS cases, 3 deaths

    The World Health Organization (WHO) today released an overview of eight new MERS cases reported in Saudi Arabia from Sep 17 to Oct 15. Of the eight cases, three proved fatal.

  • MERS
    New Saudi MERS illness as WHO profiles recent cases

    Saudi Arabia today confirmed one more MERS-CoV case, in a man who is a household contact of an earlier reported patient, and the World Health Organization (WHO) posted an update on 32 Saudi cases over the summer, of which 12 were part of illness clusters.

  • Housing and Real Estate
    Saudi property market among world’s worst performers in Q2

    Knight Frank Global House Price Index reveals that real estate market in Saudi Arabia is one of only seven worldwide to show annual price declines

  • MERS
    Viral victory: How Saudi Arabia won the war against MERS

    While new infections are still being sporadically recorded, the disease, also referred to as MERS coronavirus (MERS-CoV), has fallen to record lows in 2018, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), as experts hail stringent measures put in place in Saudi Arabia — the most severely affected country — to isolate incidences of the disease.

  • Environment
    Ocean Polymers plans to develop land-based recycling solutions in Saudi-Arabia

    “We are delighted to sign this MOU together with such a major Saudi Arabian entity and greatly appreciate the support offered by them not only in Saudi Arabia but across the Gulf Co-operation Countries. Ocean Polymers are continuing to build relationships with both investors, suppliers and end-users to accelerate the growth of our innovative solution globally,” said Mr Paul Rodger, Ocean Polymers’ Chief Executive Officer.