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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a telephone call on Tuesday with his Iraqi counterpart Juma'a Enad Saadon Khattab. — Courtesy photo
US secretary of defense discusses Irbil attack in call with his Iraqi counterpart
BAGHDAD — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin made a telephone call on Tuesday with his Iraqi counterpart Juma'a Enad Saadon Khattab.During the conversation, he denounced Monday's terrorist attack on US forces and alliance forces based in Iraq.Austin also extended condolence to the Iraqi people and relatives of the victims of this terrorist incident.The two parties confirmed their commitment to the strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq as theUS senior official confirmed his country's commitment to providing support for its Iraq partners in their effort to defend the sovereignty of Iraq. —SPA
February 16, 2021

US secretary of defense discusses Irbil attack in call with his Iraqi counterpart

Former President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani are being accused of conspiring with the far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to incite the Jan. 6 insurrection in a civil lawsuit filed on Tuesday in federal court by the Democratic chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump and attorney Rudy Giuliani are being accused of conspiring with the far-right groups Proud Boys and Oath Keepers to incite the Jan. 6 insurrection in a civil lawsuit filed on Tuesday in federal court by the Democratic chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee. The suit cites a post-Civil War law designed to combat violence and intimidation by the Ku Klux Klan.The lawsuit, filed by Mississippi Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson in his personal capacity, is the first civil action filed against the former president related to the attack at the US Capitol and comes days after the Senate acquitted Trump in his impeachment trial.If it proceeds, it would mean the former president and others would be subject to discovery and depositions,...
February 16, 2021

Democratic congressman sues Trump over role in Capitol riot

Kuwait’s Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Bassel Al-Sabah
Kuwait health minister warns of lockdown, calls for strict adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT CITY — Kuwait’s Minister of Health Sheikh Dr. Bassel Al-Sabah warned of taking tougher measures if public failed to wear masks, maintain social distancing and avoid gathering as he underlined the importance of preventive measures taken recently to prevent the rise in COVID-19 hospitalized cases.The minister made the remarks while making a visual presentation at a National Assembly special session on Tuesday to discuss government measures and policy in dealing with COVID-19.“The number of hospitalized cases at public hospitals has reached 585, while intensive care has reached 138 cases,” he said.The Kuwaiti minister stressed the importance of taking the vaccine as it is the only way to fight the pandemic, pointing out that Kuwait got the vaccine within...
February 16, 2021

Kuwait health minister warns of lockdown, calls for strict adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 3,236 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 355,131. — WAM photo
UAE reports 3,236 new COVID-19 cases, 3,634 recoveries, 14 deaths
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 3,236 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 355,131, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced 14 more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 1,041.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 193,163 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 16, 2021

UAE reports 3,236 new COVID-19 cases, 3,634 recoveries, 14 deaths

In a weekly session on Monday, which was conducted virtually and chaired by Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who is also the prime minister of the country, the Cabinet reiterated Bahrain’s position in support of the Kingdom in its response to these serious terrorist attacks. — BNA photo
Bahrain Cabinet condemns Houthi terrorist attacks on Abha airport
Saudi Gazette report MANAMA — Bahrain’s Cabinet has condemned the deliberate and systematic attacks of the Houthi militia targeting Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia with bomb-laden drones, stating that these attacks endanger the lives of innocent people and are in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.In a weekly session on Monday, which was conducted virtually and chaired by Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, who is also the prime minister of the country, the Cabinet reiterated Bahrain’s position in support of the Kingdom in its response to these serious terrorist attacks.The Bahraini Cabinet also expressed its sincere congratulations to the president, government, and people of the United Arab Emirates on the success of the UAE...
February 15, 2021

Bahrain Cabinet condemns Houthi terrorist attacks on Abha airport

 The UAE's health ministry in cooperation with the ministry of community development and local social service departments in each emirate, is providing at-home COVID-19 vaccination service for elderly citizens and residents. — Courtesy photo
UAE's health ministry providing at-home COVID-19 vaccination service for elderly
DUBAI — The UAE's health ministry in cooperation with the ministry of community development and local social service departments in each emirate, is providing at-home COVID-19 vaccination service for elderly citizens and residents. Dr. Hussein Abdul Rahman Al Rand, the assistant undersecretary for Centres and Health Clinics, said: "The Ministry continues to provide the vaccine in most of its health facilities, with a particular attention to the most vulnerable groups, including elderly citizens and residents, and persons with chronic illnesses to maintain their health and safety." Al Rand pointed out that the ministry gives special priority to senior citizens and is keen to provide them with outstanding health services in recognition of their great contributions to...
February 15, 2021

UAE's health ministry providing at-home COVID-19 vaccination service for elderly

The United Arab Emirates is geared up to host International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021) alongside the International Defence Conference 2021. — WAM photo
UAE defense expo set to begin on Sunday
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates is geared up to host International Defence Exhibition (IDEX 2021) and the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021) alongside the International Defence Conference 2021.The defense exhibitions will take place between Feb. 21 to Feb. 25 alongside the International Defence Conference 2021. IDEX, NAVDEX, and the International Defense Conference are organized by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Defense and the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces. The exhibitions will showcase the latest technologies and innovation in the global defense sector, support the growth of the UAE’s defense industry, and forge new relationships between major international companies. For the first time, the International...
February 15, 2021

UAE defense expo set to begin on Sunday

Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce symptomatic coronavirus infections by more than 90 percent in the real world, Israeli researchers said on Sunday. — Courtesy photo
Israel study on Pfizer vaccine shows 94% drop in symptomatic coronavirus cases
NEW YORK — Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine appears to reduce symptomatic coronavirus infections by more than 90 percent in the real world, Israeli researchers said on Sunday.The findings, while preliminary, suggest that the vaccine remains remarkably effective in a mass vaccination campaign — outside the carefully controlled conditions of a clinical trial.The Clalit Research Institute, part of a large Israeli health system, analyzed data on 1.2 million people, about half of whom had received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Researchers compared patients who received the vaccine with similar individuals who hadn't. The rate of symptomatic COVID-19 — meaning people who were infected with the coronavirus and felt sick — decreased by 94 percent among people who received two...
February 15, 2021

Israel study on Pfizer vaccine shows 94% drop in symptomatic coronavirus cases

The Kuwaiti parliament will hold an extraordinary session on Tuesday to discuss a motion regarding the government policy and measures in coping with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  — Courtesy photo
Kuwait parliament to hold special session on Tuesday as COVID-19 deaths top 1,000
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT CITY — The Kuwaiti parliament will hold an extraordinary session on Tuesday to discuss a motion regarding the government policy and measures in coping with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its emerging strains, the parliament speaker announced on Sunday.In a statement carried by the Kuwaiti News Agency (KUNA), Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim indicated that there was coordination between the lawmakers who submitted the motion and the government, declaring that Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah notified him that the government would attend the special session.He called on all lawmakers to undergo PCR swab tests on Monday in coordination with the National Assembly General Secretariat "so that everyone is able to attend the...
February 15, 2021

Kuwait parliament to hold special session on Tuesday as COVID-19 deaths top 1,000

Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja was sworn in as the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Israel before Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed at Qasr Al Watan Palace here on Sunday. — WAM photo
Al Khaja sworn in as first UAE ambassador to Israel
ABU DHABI — Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja was sworn in as the ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Israel before Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Deputy Premier Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed at Qasr Al Watan Palace here on Sunday. The ambassador vowed to respect the UAE’s constitution and laws, work sincerely to prioritize the country’s interests, and keep the state secrets while performing his diplomatic tasks. Sheikh Mohammed wished Al Khaja success in his mission, calling on the ambassador to work sincerely to strengthen the friendship and cooperation relations with Israel and to maintain the culture of peace, coexistence, and tolerance between the two nations' people and the people of the region.Meanwhile, Sheikh Mohammed bin...
February 15, 2021

Al Khaja sworn in as first UAE ambassador to Israel

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