- Crown Prince says he believes the bad times will soon pass
- Tells government officials he regrets not being there in person
- Turkey is in controversial talks with Israel over mutually beneficial maritime borders in the Mediterranean
- People celebrating Eid alone or abroad find ways to stay positive
- Syria records 20 new cases of coronavirus in largest single-day increase
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- Italian media reported that Muslims gathered to perform Eid prayers in compliance with anti-coronavirus measures
- Scandal has already cost firm more than €30 billion; ruling serves as template for about 60,000 cases
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What is OWS?
It stands for Operation Warp Speed, an initiative launched recently by the US government to find a treatment for the COVID-19. It is led by Dr. Moncef Mohamed Slaoui, a Moroccan-born Belgian-American scientist who has extensive experience in fighting viruses and was involved in the development of a vaccine against Ebola.
Kufic Script
Kufic script is one of the most recognizable and exquisite scripts of Arabic calligraphy. Developed between the seventh and 10th centuries, it was preferred by early Muslims to record the Qurʾan and for architectural decoration.
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- Donations for COVID-19 relief funds kept piling up, and entertainment didn’t stop
- Qatar-based media network has a turbulent past when it comes to extremist and anti-Semitic rhetoric
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COVID-19: Global updates
- Curfew to be eased on Sunday, except in Makkah, as domestic travel permitted
- All curfews in Saudi Arabia to be lifted by June 20
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