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A scene from the Grand Night ballet show aired on the Egyptian Ministry of Culture Youtube channel
Egypt cultural production goes online to circumvent virus constraints
Ahmed Megahid
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An Iraqi Civil Defence teams disinfects the streets of Sadr City in Baghdad
In Iraq, coronavirus terrifies doctors hardened by war
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As part of the effort to prevent the worst in the rebel-held Idlib region, a doctor is visiting Yassin's camp in Kafr Lusin to raise awareness
Syria’s displaced desperately hope to avoid virus disaster
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Sunni-ruled Gulf Arab states of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain have halted prayers in mosques.
Religion in conservative Mideast adapts to coronavirus
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The World Health Organization confirmed Tuesday there were no registered cases in Yemen
Yemeni women race to sew face masks before virus arrives
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A cosplayer dressed as a plague doctor poses at the Middle East Film & Comic Con in Dubai
Going viral: Arab world treats virus panic with jokes
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A hologram of legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum is projected on stage at Cairo Opera House
Revered singer Umm Kulthum returns to Cairo via hologram
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Visitors watch a crocodile bare its teeth in the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil
Egypt's Nubians tame crocodiles to preserve their culture
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Representatives of the Women Committee at the Dubai Airport Freezone Authority attend the Global Women’s Forum 2020 in Dubai
Dubai forum highlights gender imbalances at workplace
Caline Malek
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Hirschfeld said Israelis opposed to annexation have an obligation to push back.
Group of Israelis fight to keep Jordan Valley Palestinian
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The Saudi Cup, expected to attract about 10,000 spectators, takes place at the King Abdulaziz Racetrack on February 29
Saudi Arabia to host world’s richest horse race extravaganza
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Iranians wait to get prescription drugs at the state-run "13 Aban" pharmacy in Tehran
Ailing Iranians suffer due to lack of medical supplies
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Darra's children huddle on a carpet around a tray covered in small bowls of hummus and dried oregano
Syrians live underground to avoid bombs
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1,500 service members from the armies of 34 African and partner training nations have assembled for the Flintlock exercises in Senegal and Mauritania
Mauritania is winning fight against Sahel jihadism
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The owner of a falcon holds the bird of prey in front of the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital
Falcon hospital a modern window into Emirati tradition
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Millions of children are cornered in an ever shrinking enclave as aid groups warn of an unprecedented humanitarian emergency.
Life boils down to bombs and fear for Syrian children
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