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The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 3,123 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 351,895. — Courtesy photo
COVID-19 deaths continue to soar as UAE reports 3,123 new cases
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Monday recorded 3,123 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 351,895, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced 13 more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 1,027.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 162,774 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 15, 2021

COVID-19 deaths continue to soar as UAE reports 3,123 new cases

The Hope Probe, which successfully entered the orbit of Mars last Tuesday, has sent the first image of the Red Planet.
UAE receives Hope Probe’s first image of Mars
DUBAI — Today, the Emirates Mars Mission team announced that the Hope Probe, which successfully entered the orbit of Mars last Tuesday, has sent the first image of the Red Planet.Having traveled more than 493 million kilometers over the past seven months, millions in the UAE, the Arab region and around the world have eagerly awaited to see the first image taken by the Hope Probe, which will be immortalized in history as the first image of an Arab probe to reach Mars.Titled ‘EMM catches Olympus Mons at Sunrise’, the picture was taken by the EXI digital exploration camera, one of EMM’s three scientific instruments. It is a multi-wavelength radiation tolerant camera that can take 12-megapixel images and took the image from an altitude of around 25,000 km above the Martian surface.The...
February 14, 2021

UAE receives Hope Probe’s first image of Mars

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, who is on an official visit to the UAE.
Zelenskyy: Deepening bilateral relations with UAE a priority of our foreign policy
ABU DHABI — "Ukraine can and will be the guarantor of the food security of the Emirates," according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, president of Ukraine, who is on an official visit to the UAE.In an exclusive interview with Emirates News Agency (WAM) Saturday afternoon, he said around 15,000 Ukrainian residents in the UAE as well as Ukrainian tourists (250,000 visited the UAE in 2019) highly appreciate the freedom of worship here, "in their own church in their native language."Zelenskyy, 43, the youngest president in Ukraine’s history added, "We welcome your country's achievements in space, including the successful mission of the Hope Probe."He had an illustrious career as an actor, performer, scriptwriter and filmmaker, winning several prizes in National...
February 14, 2021

Zelenskyy: Deepening bilateral relations with UAE a priority of our foreign policy

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani held telephone talks on Friday with the US special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley. — BNA photo
Bahrain's foreign minister holds talks with US special envoy for Iran
MANAMA — Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani held telephone talks on Friday with the US special envoy for Iran, Robert Malley.During the talks, they discussed close historical relations between Bahrain and the United States, regional developments, and issues of common interest. Both sides underlined the importance of boosting partnership and cooperation between both countries, reducing regional tensions, and promoting security, stability, and prosperity. Bahrain's foreign ministry congratulated Robert Malley on assuming the mission of the US special envoy for Iran, wishing him success in his new diplomatic duties. — SG
February 12, 2021

Bahrain's foreign minister holds talks with US special envoy for Iran

This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 176,0521 and virus-related fatalities to 992. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait reports 1,021 new cases, 7 deaths amid coronavirus surge
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's Ministry of Health recorded on Friday 1,021 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours.The ministry also announced seven 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 176,0521 and virus-related fatalities to 992.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 10,523 active cases in the country out of which 122 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 10,659 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country to 1,651,287, Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of 642 more patients have recovered from COVID-19...
February 12, 2021

Kuwait reports 1,021 new cases, 7 deaths amid coronavirus surge

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has picked Edward Lister, one of his key aides, to serve as his new special envoy for the Gulf and special projects. — Courtesy photo
UK PM picks Edward Lister as special envoy for the Gulf
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has picked Edward Lister, one of his key aides, to serve as his new special envoy for the Gulf and special projects.“The Gulf is a pivotal region both economically and geopolitically. I’m very pleased to be sending Lord Udny-Lister to work with our partners there and to unlock its potential,” Johnson said in a press statement.“His appointment marks my ambition to achieve a whole-scale modernization of our Gulf relationships, creating jobs and driving prosperity at home while delivering on our priorities and values overseas.”Lister, who will take up his appointment on Feb. 22, will report to the prime minister and work closely with the foreign secretary, secretary of state for international trade and the national security adviser.
February 12, 2021

UK PM picks Edward Lister as special envoy for the Gulf

The United States under the new administration headed by President Joe Biden has decided to maintain sanctions on Iran-backed Houthi militia leaders as it removed the militant group from its list of terrorist organizations on Friday.
US keeps Houthi leaders in crosshairs as it delists Iran-backed militia from terror list
Saudi Gazette reportWASHINGTON — The United States under the new administration headed by President Joe Biden has decided to maintain sanctions on Iran-backed Houthi militia leaders as it removed the militant group from its list of terrorist organizations on Friday.In a press statement, the US Department of State said that the Houthi leaders Abdul Malik Al-Houthi, Abd Al-Khaliq Badr Al-Din Al-Houthi, and Abdullah Yahya Al-Hakim remain sanctioned as they pose a threat to the peace, security, and stability of Yemen.“We will continue to closely monitor the activities of Ansarallah (Houthis) and its leaders and are actively identifying additional targets for designation, especially those responsible for explosive boat attacks against commercial shipping in the Red Sea and UAV and missile...
February 12, 2021

US keeps Houthi leaders in crosshairs as it delists Iran-backed militia from terror list

The Dubai Police successfully uncovered 728 drug-related cases, arrested 1,044 suspects, and seized 1,034kg of illegal drugs over the last four months of 2020. — Courtesy photo
Dubai Police seize 1,034 kg of drugs in Q4 2020
DUBAI — The Dubai Police successfully uncovered 728 drug-related cases, arrested 1,044 suspects, and seized 1,034kg of illegal drugs over the last four months of 2020. The force also blocked 16 websites that promoted drugs and provided international anti-narcotics agencies with 68 security tips that led to the seizure of 3,512 tonnes of illegal drugs and narcotic pills and the arrest of 34 suspects. These statistics were revealed during an appraisal meeting chaired by Dubai Police assistant commander-in-chief for criminal investigation, Maj. Gen. Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, who praised the efforts exerted by the General Department of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police in combating drugs locally and internationally. Brig. Eid Muhammad Thani Hareb, Director of Anti-narcotics at Dubai...
February 12, 2021

Dubai Police seize 1,034 kg of drugs in Q4 2020

A child solider sits on a log during a ceremony to release children from an armed group in South Sudan, in 2018. However, the risks of recruitment and use of children by armed forces and groups have risen due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. — Courtesy photo
COVID-19 fueling risk of recruitment and use of children in conflict, warn UN, EU
GENEVA — More children could be pushed into the joining armed forces and armed groups due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, senior United Nations and European Union (EU) officials said on International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers, observed on Thursday.In a joint statement EU High Representative Josep Borrell and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict Virginia Gamba also warned that very few among those released by armed forces and groups are able to access reintegration programs or support. Armed forces and armed groups continue to recruit and use children, tearing them away from their families and communities, cruelly stripping away their dignity and destroying their lives and their future”, they said. “Education...
February 12, 2021

COVID-19 fueling risk of recruitment and use of children in conflict, warn UN, EU

The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 3,307 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 342,974. — Courtesy photo
UAE's coronavirus death toll nears 1,000 as 12 more fatalities reported
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Friday recorded 3,307 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 342,974, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced 12 more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 986.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 164,551 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 cases...
February 12, 2021

UAE's coronavirus death toll nears 1,000 as 12 more fatalities reported

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