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Sharing the joy of celebrating the 60th National Day of Kuwait on Feb. 25, Dubai’s landmarks lit up in the colors of the Kuwaiti flag. The celebrations in Dubai affirmed the deep and strong fraternal ties between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as well as their shared history, heritage, and culture. — WAM photo
Dubai’s landmarks light up in colors of Kuwait flag in celebration of its 60th National Day
DUBAI — Sharing the joy of celebrating the 60th National Day of Kuwait on Feb. 25, Dubai’s landmarks lit up in the colors of the Kuwaiti flag. The celebrations in Dubai affirmed the deep and strong fraternal ties between the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as well as their shared history, heritage, and culture. A fascinating projection on the Burj Khalifa on Feb. 25 saw the world’s tallest building adorned in the Kuwaiti flag colors of red, white, black, and green, reflecting the pride of this great nation while the Dubai Frame also made a projection with the colors of the Kuwaiti flag from Feb. 23 to 25. The iconic Burj Al Arab was illuminated in blue on Feb. 23 and 24 to celebrate this joyous occasion. As a part of the celebrations, visitors to Festival Bay at Dubai Festival...
February 26, 2021

Dubai’s landmarks light up in colors of Kuwait flag in celebration of its 60th National Day

Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, left, is seen with his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in this file courtesy photo.
UAE's foreign minister discusses bilateral ties with Indian counterpart in New Delhi
NEW DELHI — Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met here on Friday with his Indian counterpart Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.They discussed the historic UAE-India friendship ties and ways of enhancing aspects of joint cooperation and partnership to serve the mutual interests of the two countries and their people. The two ministers reviewed the cooperation and coordination between the two countries in facing the COVID-19 pandemic and ways to support global efforts to ensure the delivery of vaccines to all countries. The two sides also discussed all regional and international issues of common interest and exchanged views on them. Sheikh Abdullah affirmed the depth of the Emirati-Indian relations and the UAE’s keenness, with the support and...
February 26, 2021

UAE's foreign minister discusses bilateral ties with Indian counterpart in New Delhi

The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 3,498 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 385,160. — Courtesy photo
UAE reports 3,498 new COVID-19 as deaths remain high
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 3,498 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 385,160, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced 16 more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 1,198.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 187,176 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry. IIn the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus...
February 26, 2021

UAE reports 3,498 new COVID-19 as deaths remain high

The US military on Thursday struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks. — Courtesy photo
US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias
WASHINGTON — The US military on Thursday struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the region in the past two weeks."Up to a handful" of militants were killed in the strikes, a US official said.The strikes, which mark the US military's first known action under President Joe Biden, swiftly drew criticism from a Democratic lawmaker. The site was not specifically tied to the rocket attacks but Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said he was "confident" it was used by the same Iranian-backed Shia militias that had fired rockets at US and coalition forces.Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the strikes took place "at President Biden's direction" and were authorized not just to respond...
February 26, 2021

US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias

Janssen coronavirus vaccine is the fifth vaccine authorized in the Kingdom of Bahrain to be administered for emergency use to people most at risk to develop severe symptoms of COVID-19 if infected, like the elderly, people with chronic diseases and other categories determined by the Health Ministry. — Courtesy photo
Bahrain approves Johnson and Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Bahrain on Thursday has authorized the emergency use of Johnson and Johnson’s vaccine for coronavirus, the Bahrain News Agency reported on Thursday.Janssen coronavirus vaccine is the fifth vaccine authorized in the Kingdom of Bahrain to be administered for emergency use to people most at risk to develop severe symptoms of COVID-19 if infected, like the elderly, people with chronic diseases and other categories determined by the Health Ministry.Bahrain is already using the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, one manufactured by Chinese state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, and the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and the Russia’s Sputnik V.The National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) Chief Executive Dr. Meriam Adhbi Al Jalahma said an in-depth study has...
February 25, 2021

Bahrain approves Johnson and Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine

Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, held talks on Thursday over phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. — Courtesy BNA
Bahrain’s crown prince holds telephone talks with Israeli PM
MANAMA — Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, held talks on Thursday over phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.During the conversation, the Israeli premier conveyed his greetings to Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported. The importance of regional participation in any negotiations on the Iranian nuclear deal, provided that these negotiations include broader issues to consolidate regional security and stability, was stressed, according to the BNA report.Joint investment in the field of healthcare, to supplement and develop the health sectors in both countries, was also discussed.The Bahrain crown prince and the Israeli PM reviewed regional and international developments...
February 25, 2021

Bahrain’s crown prince holds telephone talks with Israeli PM

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday recorded 3,025 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 381,662. — WAM photo
UAE reports 3,025 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Thursday recorded 3,025 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 381,662, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced 18 more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 1,182.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 195,866 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, according to the ministry.In the statement, the ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus...
February 25, 2021

UAE reports 3,025 new COVID-19 cases and 18 deaths

Latifa Ibn Ziaten received the Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity 2021. — Courtesy photo
Mother of terrorism victim works to ‘turn the page’ on violent extremism
RABAT — A Moroccan-French woman whose son was killed in a terrorist attack nearly a decade ago, has been commended for her powerful activism countering youth radicalization, and her efforts to replace the desolation of loss with "a prayer of love". Latifa Ibn Ziaten is co-recipient of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, an honor she received earlier this month alongside the UN secretary-general. Her son, Imad, a 30-year-old paratrooper in the French Army, was among seven people murdered by Mohammed Merah, a self-proclaimed militant, during a nine-day killing spree in southern France in March 2012. Barely a month after her son’s death, Ibn Ziaten established The Imad Association for Youth and Peace, which promotes tolerance. Since then, she has worked with families and...
February 25, 2021

Mother of terrorism victim works to ‘turn the page’ on violent extremism

Kuwait's Ministry of Health recorded on Wednesday 1,001 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, breaching the 1,000-mark for the second day in a row. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait reports 1,001 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's Ministry of Health recorded on Wednesday 1,001 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, breaching the 1,000-mark for the second day in a row.The ministry also announced five more deaths caused by complications caused by the infection over the past 24 hours.This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 187,005 and virus-related fatalities to 1,062.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 10,895 active cases in the country out of which 147 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 8,724 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country to 1.755,500, Al-Sanad said.Meanwhile, a total of 960 more patients have...
February 25, 2021

Kuwait reports 1,001 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths

The letter was delivered on Wednesday by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmed Nasser Al-Sabah during his meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who received the visiting minister in Dubai. — KUNA photo
UAE president receives letter from Kuwaiti Emir
DUBAI — Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, received a letter addressed to UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan from Kuwaiti Emir Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al-Sabah. The letter was delivered on Wednesday by Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Ahmed Nasser Al-Sabah during his meeting with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who received the visiting minister in Dubai. The two sides discussed ways of strengthening the brotherly relations that bind the two countries and peoples, and highlighted the importance of ensuring consistent coordination between Gulf Cooperation Council states in order to protect the interests of the GCC and its people. In his letter, the emir of Kuwait expressed his...
February 24, 2021

UAE president receives letter from Kuwaiti Emir

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