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Oman lifts ban on entry to, exit from Gulf state
MUSCAT — Omani Supreme Committee tasked with tackling developments resulting from coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic decided during a meeting Sunday to lift the travel ban, both inbound and outbound, from Oman.The meeting held under the chairmanship of Minister of Interior Hamoud Bin Faisal Al-Busaidi annulled the decision to ban entry to and exit from Oman through various land, air and sea outlets starting from 12 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.The committee studied developments of new COVID-19 variants emerged in many countries. As per report and recommendations of the specialized technical team, the committee decided to annul the decision to ban entry to and exit from the Sultanate from Dec. 29.In a bid to protect all members of the society against the various COVID-19 variants, the...
December 27, 2020

Oman lifts ban on entry to, exit from Gulf state

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EAD wins 'Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award'
ABU DHABI — The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has won the "Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award," by Capital Finance International (CFI.co).EAD, the region’s largest environmental regulator, was recognized for the role it has played in championing the conservation of biodiversity in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.Examples of EAD’s efforts in preserving biodiversity include continuing the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE founding father. Known as the First Environmentalist, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan expanded the network of protected areas to 19 areas, 13 of which are terrestrial, representing 16.9 percent and six marine areas representing 13.9 percent of the terrestrial and marine ecosystems, respectively.EAD’s...
December 27, 2020

EAD wins 'Outstanding Contribution to Biodiversity Global 2020 Award'

UAE Khors (Arabic for water creeks) have been transformed from canals that serve fishing and trading activities into bustling tourist waterfronts that offer stunning waterside views, while surrounded by excellent restaurants and leisure facilities.
UAE creeks: Waterfronts bustling with tourists
ABU DHABI — Khors (Arabic for water creeks), found in the major cities of the UAE, have been transformed from canals that serve fishing and trading activities into bustling tourist waterfronts that offer stunning waterside views, while surrounded by excellent restaurants and leisure facilities.In celebration of the 'World's Coolest Winter' campaign, recently launched in the UAE, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reviewed the country's most famous khors, which tourists visit and spend long hours: Khor Dubai Khor Dubai, the natural Dubai creek from the Arabian Gulf, spans 15 kilometers and divides the city into two sections — Deira and Bur Dubai.Throughout history it has played a major role in the economic development of the region, and today attracts both tourists and...
December 26, 2020

UAE creeks: Waterfronts bustling with tourists

In a statement, the Palestinian foreign ministry on Friday urged the UNSC to reassume its role and mission of implementing the resolutions of the international community, including UNSC Resolution 2334 on Israeli settlements and violence by Israeli settlers. — Courtesy photo
Palestinian authorities call on UNSC to act against Israeli settler violence
RAMALLAH, West Bank — The Palestinian authorities have drawn the attention of the UN Security Council toward Israel's continued settlement building on the Palestinian land.In a statement, the Palestinian foreign ministry on Friday urged the UNSC to reassume its role and mission of implementing the resolutions of the international community, including UNSC Resolution 2334 on Israeli settlements and violence by Israeli settlers. The ministry said in the statement that the spike in Israeli settler violence witnessed over the last week not only aims at terrorizing the defenseless Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank but also aims at more theft of Palestinian land for the benefit of the colonial Israeli settlement outposts. It said attacks by Israeli settlers against...
December 26, 2020

Palestinian authorities call on UNSC to act against Israeli settler violence

 Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, right, and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed in a phone call on Friday ways to enhance bilateral relations and reviewed a number of regional issues of interest. — Courtesy photo
Egyptian, Russian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional issues
CAIRO — Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed in a phone call on Friday ways to enhance bilateral relations and reviewed a number of regional issues of interest.According to an official statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, both ministers stressed the importance of continuing to promote coordination and boost bilateral relations, particularly at the economic level.According to a report carried by TAAS, the Russian news agency, both ministers discussed the implementation of projects to build the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and a Russian industrial zone in Egypt."During the conversation, the ministers discussed the current state of affairs and perspectives for further strengthening of the diverse cooperation between...
December 26, 2020

Egyptian, Russian foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

Morocco's King Mohammed VI, right, had a phone conversation on Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. — Courtesy photo
Morocco king, Israeli PM hold phone talks, discuss regional developments
RABAT — Morocco's King Mohammed VI had a phone conversation on Friday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a statement from the Moroccan Royal Cabinet said.The two leaders held official talks for the first time since the two countries decided to normalize relations earlier this month. During the phone call, King Mohammed VI recalled the "strong and special links" between Morocco and the Jewish community, added the statement. The phone call also served as an opportunity to reiterate Morocco’s "consistent, constant, and unchanged position" with regard to the Palestinian cause. The king also reiterated Morocco’s determination to continue to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.On Tuesday, Morocco and Israel signed a joint declaration with...
December 26, 2020

Morocco king, Israeli PM hold phone talks, discuss regional developments

Lebanon has recorded the first case of a new COVID-19 strain in an individual who arrived from the United Kingdom this week, the country's Minister of Public Health Hamad Hassan said on Friday. — Courtesy photo
Lebanon detects first case of new COVID-19 strain on flight from UK
BEIRUT — Lebanon has recorded the first case of a new COVID-19 strain in an individual who arrived from the United Kingdom this week, the country's Minister of Public Health Hamad Hassan said on Friday."The first case of a new coronavirus type was registered in a passenger of Flight ME (Middle East Airlines) 202, who arrived from London on Dec. 21," Hassan wrote on Twitter.The minister appealed to the flight's passengers with a request to abide by all necessary health precautions and immediately contact a medical center if any symptoms of the disease appear for the sake of their own health and that of others.Hassan announced on Monday the ministry's intention to introduce additional measures in regard to those citizens entering Lebanon from the UK or having a...
December 25, 2020

Lebanon detects first case of new COVID-19 strain on flight from UK

Kuwait recorded on Friday 260 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 149,277. — KUNA photo
Kuwait's COVID-19 cases jump by 260 to 149,277
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Friday 260 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 149,277, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.The death toll in the country remained at 926 as the ministry reported no virus-related fatality over the past 24 hours.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 3,221 active cases in the country out of which 39 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 3,290 swab tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,239,132, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of 232 more patients have recovered from the deadly...
December 25, 2020

Kuwait's COVID-19 cases jump by 260 to 149,277

The consignment includes 15,600 doses of the vaccine, as the second consignment of 28,000 doses is scheduled to arrive by early January 2021. — ONA photos
Oman receives first consignment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
MUSCAT — The first consignment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Muscat International Airport on Thursday evening, Bahrain News Agency reported. The consignment includes 15,600 doses of the vaccine, as the second consignment of 28,000 doses is scheduled to arrive by early January 2021. The Sultanate will officially commence the vaccination campaign on Sunday. Oman's health ministry has set a vaccination strategy to cover 60 percent of the population divided into several stages. The first phase will cover 20 percent of the target rate due to the limited supply in the current period. — SG
December 25, 2020

Oman receives first consignment of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine

 Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has announced the cancellation of the fireworks display which was set to be held in Tubli Bay region in celebration of the New Year. — BNA photo
Bahrain cancels New Year's fireworks display for public safety
MANAMA — Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority (BTEA) has announced the cancellation of the fireworks display which was set to be held in Tubli Bay region in celebration of the New Year. The decision is in support of Bahrain’s efforts to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect public safety from gatherings. BTEA affirmed that synergized efforts with the frontlines in combating COVID-19 will bring life back to normal and festivities will return. It wished all people in the kingdom continued happiness, safety, and good health. — Bahrain News Agency
December 25, 2020

Bahrain cancels New Year's fireworks display for public safety

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