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The UAE Space Agency announced that 10 winners have been selected to join the Arab Space Pioneers Program’s inaugural edition, the first intensive scientific training program of its kind in the Arab world.
UAE Space Agency announces 10 winners to join Arab Space Pioneers Program
ABU DHABI, UAE — The UAE Space Agency announced that 10 winners have been selected to join the Arab Space Pioneers Program’s inaugural edition, the first intensive scientific training program of its kind in the Arab world.Building A Knowledge EconomySheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of UAE and ruler of Dubai, launched the first-of-its-kind specialized training program earlier in July in line with the launch of the UAE’s Hope Probe to Mars — the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission.The program, overseen by the UAE Space Agency, aims to build Arab expertise in space science and technologies and empower the region’s talents in the creative and scientific industry to practice their passion in space-related studies.The Arab Space Pioneers...
February 07, 2021

UAE Space Agency announces 10 winners to join Arab Space Pioneers Program

Abu Dhabi closes cinemas, bans gatherings to fight coronavirus
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi banned all gatherings and shut theaters from Sunday as the United Arab Emirates capital ramps up measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus amid a spike in cases.The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has approved capping operating capacity of commercial, economic and tourism activities, effective Feb. 7, to bolster precautionary measures implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19.The committee approved capping operating capacity of shopping malls to 40%, gyms, private beaches and swimming pools to 50%, restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, public beaches and parks to 60%, taxis to 45% and buses to 75%.The committee also approved closing all movie theaters and prohibiting parties and gatherings, while limiting the number of people to 10 for...
February 07, 2021

Abu Dhabi closes cinemas, bans gatherings to fight coronavirus

Bahrain Interior Ministry foils terror plots targeting two ATMs
MANAMA — As part of the security protection efforts, the concerned security authorities in cooperation with the National Security Agency foiled two terrorist plots targeting two ATMs of a national bank in Nuaim and Jidhafs areas in the Capital Governorate.The explosive disposal teams dealt with two bombs placed in the two locations at different times on Wednesday, Feb. 3, for a terrorist purpose. The two incidents have been treated as terrorism.After securing and examining the two sites and collecting evidence by the crime scene and forensic lab teams, an investigation led to the arrest of a number of suspects. The probe continues.Initial details indicate that the two operations were implemented by distribution of roles among the suspects, while some of them carried out the planning...
February 06, 2021

Bahrain Interior Ministry foils terror plots targeting two ATMs

The first meeting of a Joint Working Group in the field of renewable energy between India and Bahrain was held Friday.
India, Gulf States engage in multiple areas
NEW DELHI — India and Bahrain have embarked on a program for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of renewable energy.The first meeting of a Joint Working Group in the field of renewable energy between the two countries was held Friday, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said in a readout of the meeting Saturday.Dr. Abdul Hussain Bin Ali Mirza, president of Bahrain’s Sustainable Energy Authority, led his country’s delegation to the meeting while the Indian side was led by Dinesh Dayanand Jagdale, joint secretary in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.The meeting was held under the rubric of a Memorandum of Understanding between India and Bahrain for promoting such bilateral cooperation.The ministry said it was "a very productive meeting, in which both...
February 06, 2021

India, Gulf States engage in multiple areas

Alarmed by the recent surge in new coronavirus cases, Bahrain has suspended all Indoor sports activities, including gyms, for two weeks, beginning on Sunday (Feb. 7). — File BNA photo
Bahrain suspends indoor sports activities for two weeks to curb spread of COVID-19
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Alarmed by the recent surge in new coronavirus cases, Bahrain has suspended all Indoor sports activities, including gyms, for two weeks, beginning on Sunday (Feb. 7), the Bahrain News Agency reported on Friday.The new preventive measures, which were taken in response to recommendations made by the national coronavirus taskforce and will be in force until Jan. 20, are the following:— Government entities and institutions to allow a maximum of 70 percent of employees to work from home— Temporary closure of indoor gyms and sports halls, and swimming pools, while outdoor exercising for gyms and sports halls may continue with a maximum of 30 individuals— Temporary suspension of indoor exercise classes— The prohibition of all social gatherings or private...
February 05, 2021

Bahrain suspends indoor sports activities for two weeks to curb spread of COVID-19

This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 169,190 and virus-related fatalities to 964. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait records highest number of COVID-19 cases since May
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's Ministry of Health recorded on Friday 940 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, the highest number since May 30.The ministry also announced two 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 169,190 and virus-related fatalities to 964.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 7,672 active cases in the country out of which 68 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 11,497 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country to 1,579,381, Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of 456 more patients have...
February 05, 2021

Kuwait records highest number of COVID-19 cases since May

The United Arab Emirates has so far administered over four million doses of coronavirus vaccines with the second-highest rate globally. — WAM photo
UAE administers more than 4 million coronavirus vaccine doses
Saudi Gazette reportABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has so far administered over four million doses of coronavirus vaccines with the second-highest rate globally.In a statement carried by the state news agency WAM, the UAE’s health ministry announced that 158,786 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the past 24 hours on Friday.The total number of doses administered until Friday stood at 4,008,160 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 40.53 doses per 100 people.This is in line with the UAE ministry's plan to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to all members of society and efforts to reach acquired immunity resulting from the vaccination, which will help reduce the number of cases and control the COVID-19 virus.Meanwhile, authorities in the country have pointed out that...
February 05, 2021

UAE administers more than 4 million coronavirus vaccine doses

Government employees can face up to 15-day cuts in their salaries if they fail to comply with precautionary measures aiming to curb the spread of COVID-19, in the country, Kuwait News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a circular from the Civil Service Commission (CSC). — Courtesy file photo
Govt employees in Kuwait face up to 15-day pay cut for violating coronavirus measures
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT CITY — Government employees can face up to 15-day cuts in their salaries if they fail to comply with precautionary measures aiming to curb the spread of COVID-19, in the country, Kuwait News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a circular from the Civil Service Commission (CSC).The circular comes a day after Kuwaitآ's government said it would tighten restrictions on public gatherings starting next week in response to a spike in COVID-19 infection rates.According to the circular, it is incumbent upon public employees to adhere to the previously outlined safety measures, which constitutes "proper workplace etiquette," warning of stiff penalties for non-compliance.First-time violators will receive a warning, while a second infraction will be met with...
February 05, 2021

Govt employees in Kuwait face up to 15-day pay cut for violating coronavirus measures

Authorities in Bahrain have arrested two men who were providing medical services without a license.
Two men arrested in Bahrain for providing medical services without license
MANAMA — Authorities in Bahrain have arrested two men who were providing medical services without a license, the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported on Friday.Bahrain's Criminal Investigations and Forensic Evidence (CID) police, in cooperation with the Health Regulatory Authority, arrested a 43-year-old man and 34-year-old woman for providing medical services without a license to practice the profession, the BNA report said citing CID director-general. Following a tip-off in this regard, an investigation was launched which led to the identification of the aforementioned persons and their arrest. Medical equipment found in their possession was also confiscated, according to the report. The CID director-general noted that legal procedures are being taken by the competent...
February 05, 2021

Two men arrested in Bahrain for providing medical services without license

Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres said that the UN remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict in pursuit of the vision of two States and the achievement of a permanent and just peace. — Courtesy photos
UN chief renews commitment to supporting Palestinians, Israelis to resolve conflict
NEW YORK — Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres said that the UN remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict in pursuit of the vision of two States and the achievement of a permanent and just peace.The UN Chief made the remarks as he addressed the opening session of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (CEIRPP) on Thursday."The United Nations remains committed to supporting Palestinians and Israelis to resolve the conflict on the basis of United Nations resolutions, international law, and bilateral agreements and realizing the vision of two states — Israel and Palestine — living side by side in peace and security within recognized borders, on the basis of the pre-1967...
February 05, 2021

UN chief renews commitment to supporting Palestinians, Israelis to resolve conflict

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