Section: Africa&ME
Most Egypt tourism stakeholders welcome PCR requirement for arrivals
The majority of Egyptian tourism stakeholders have welcomed the government directive requiring travellers to Egypt to present negative PCR test when they arrive in the country. Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly issued a directive, effective as of 1 September, prohibiting entry to all arrivals, whether by land, sea or air, without a...
Israeli ultra-Orthodox cry persecution over Ukraine’s ban on pilgrimage
The ultra-Orthodox community has united behind a small, unpopular sect after Ukraine forbade this year’s traditional pilgrimage. …read more Source::...
Ukraine gov’t temporarily bans foreign entry ahead of Rosh Hashanah
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Ukraine bans entry of foreigners, blocking visitors to Uman
Ukrainian government issues temporary ban on the entry of foreigners into the country ahead of Rosh Hashannah and the annual Uman pilgrimage …read more Source:: Arutz...
Ukraine awards state medal to Turkish firm’s CEO
Ukraine’s president awarded the head of Turkish arms maker Baykar Technologies with a state medal on Aug. 25 at the Presidential Palace in Kiev. …read more Source:: Hurriyet Daily...
Jahangiri felicitates Independence Day of Ukraine
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Coronavirus: Ukraine to restrict Jewish pilgrimage amid COVID-19 after Israel plea
Ukraine said on Tuesday it would limit the number of Hasidic Jews from Jews planning to enter the country for an annual pilgrimage after Israel voiced feared the event would be a coronavirus hotspot.Read the latest updates in our :Israel urges Ukraine to ban Jewish pilgrimage amid COVID-19 concernsIsrael hits 100,000 COVID-19 cases amid criticism...
Ukraine to restrict Jewish pilgrimage in response to Israel plea
The Mayor of Uman Oleksandr Tsebriy said last week that if necessary, he would set up roadblocks to ensure that “outsiders” not enter the city though sources in Israel estimate 1,500 already at pilgrimage site …read more Source:: Yedioth...
Ukraine restricts Jewish entry to Uman at Israel’s request
Ukraine, Israel agree to limit annual pilgrimage to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov in light of coronavirus risks. …read more Source:: Arutz...
Amir sends cable of congratulations to Ukraine president
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thanisent on Monday a cable of congratulations to HE President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky on the anniversary of his country’s Independence Day. HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin...
