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man is starting a COVID-19 immunization campaign with Pfizer's vaccine from Dec. 27 (Sunday). — Courtesy photo
Oman set to launch coronavirus vaccination campaign on Dec. 27
Saudi Gazette reportMUSCAT — Oman is starting a COVID-19 immunization campaign with Pfizer's vaccine from Dec. 27 (Sunday), according to the country’s Health Minister Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Saeedi, who is also a member of the supreme committee to deal with the pandemic in the Sultanate, the Oman News Agency reported. The health minister made the remarks in an interview on Oman TV. He said that Oman’s Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik is in close contact with the supreme committee and the technical team entrusted with updates on the pandemic.Dr. Ahmed pointed out that the Sultanate will receive a consignment of 15,600 doses of Pfizer on Thursday this week, while the second consignment of 28,000 doses is scheduled to arrive by early January 2021.The Sultanate is among the first countries...
December 22, 2020

Oman set to launch coronavirus vaccination campaign on Dec. 27

The European Union is to hold crisis talks this afternoon over the new, more infectious strain of coronavirus that has spread throughout England and Wales, causing many of its European neighbors and nations further afield to close their borders to those traveling from the United Kingdom. — Courtesy photo
EU to hold crisis talks over new coronavirus strain as UK awaits French border decision
BRUSSELS — The European Union is to hold crisis talks this afternoon over the new, more infectious strain of coronavirus that has spread throughout England and Wales, causing many of its European neighbors and nations further afield to close their borders to those traveling from the United Kingdom. With France blocking entry from the UK, Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government is scrambling to resolve the issue of delays to goods transportation which has been held up at the Channel as a consequence.The leaders of Britain and France hope to resolve delays to goods transportation at their border "within hours", Johnson has said. Measures agreed between Johnson and French President Emmanual Macron were expected to be announced on Tuesday and coming into effect on Wednesday,...
December 22, 2020

EU to hold crisis talks over new coronavirus strain as UK awaits French border decision

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 1,226 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 195,878. — Courtesy photo
COVID-19 recoveries in UAE surpass new cases for first time in six weeks
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday recorded 1,226 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 195,878, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry announced three more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 642.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 140,051 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...
December 22, 2020

COVID-19 recoveries in UAE surpass new cases for first time in six weeks

Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) volunteers participated in the event of
BRCS shares National Day’s joy with children of Al Sanabel
MANAMA — Bahrain Red Crescent Society (BRCS) volunteers participated in the event of "Tour with the Children of Al Sanabel Orphans Care Society", organized on the occasion of the glorious National Day of the kingdom of Bahrain.The event included accompanying orphan children on a motorbike tour by the "Bahrain Bikers" team and the "Freedom Scooter" team who organized this event, as children toured through the capital's streets to the Water Garden City in Seef District.Ali Kadhem, head of public relations committee & member affairs committee of the Bahrain Red Crescent Society, said that participation in this event comes within the framework of the society’s keenness to advance its social responsibility, support the Bahraini community, and celebrate...
December 22, 2020

BRCS shares National Day’s joy with children of Al Sanabel

File photo of Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Salim M. Al-Malik.
ICESCO's chief stresses Arabic’s exuberance on occasion of World Day
RABAT — The Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) Salim M. Al-Malik recited here Monday a poem shedding light on the linguistic exuberance and abundance of the Arabic language.His recital came during a ceremony the organization, recently held, to celebrate the anniversary of the World Day of the Arabic Language, corresponding to Dec. 18.An elite section of prominent officials, executives, academics, world agencies representatives and research centers' experts, from all over the world, attended the event, in a tremendously cultural demonstration, to commemorate the Arabic language day.Explaining why he preferred to remind the world of the prestigious status and old glories of Arabic through poetry rather than other means,...
December 22, 2020

ICESCO's chief stresses Arabic’s exuberance on occasion of World Day

UAE's Minister of Justice Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri has issued the ministerial decision to establish a one-day misdemeanor court in every federal judicial department to look into over 50 misdemeanors in an expedited manner within one day.
UAE sets up 'one-day misdemeanor courts' to fast track cases of minors
ABU DHABI — The UAE federal judiciary has approved the establishment of one-day misdemeanor courts to review and apply rules on specific minor cases in just one day based on the code of criminal procedures with a view to reducing the backlog of cases in the courts, making the criminal legal system more efficient and expediting minor cases. Toward this effect, UAE's Minister of Justice Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi Al Dhaheri has issued the ministerial decision to establish a one-day misdemeanor court in every federal judicial department to look into over 50 misdemeanors in an expedited manner within one day. "The decision falls within the Ministry's endeavors to ensure efficient and expeditious disposal of cases, inculcate belief in the rule of law, and strengthen efforts to...
December 22, 2020

UAE sets up 'one-day misdemeanor courts' to fast track cases of minors

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held an official session of talks here on Monday with Jordanian King Abdullah II at Al-Sakhir Palace. — BNA
Bahrain's King Hamad holds key talks with Jordan King Abdullah II
MANAMA — Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa held an official session of talks here on Monday with Jordanian King Abdullah II at Al-Sakhir Palace in the presence of Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Jordanian Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdulla II and Prince Hashim bin Abdulla II. King Hamad welcomed the Jordanian monarch and hailed deep-rooted historic relations binding the two countries, lauding Jordan’s honorable stances toward Bahrain. He valued the important role of Jordan, led by King Abdulla II, in supporting Arab and Islamic causes, particularly the Palestinian issue, promoting joint Arab action and contributing to the strengthening of pan-Arab and international security and stability. The Jordanian monarch expressed thanks and appreciation to the...
December 21, 2020

Bahrain's King Hamad holds key talks with Jordan King Abdullah II

The Separation Wall in the occupied Palestinian Territory and behind it Israeli settlements are seen. — Courtesy photo
Return to path of meaningful negotiations, UN envoy calls on Israelis and Palestinians
NEW YORK — Addressing the UN Security Council on Monday, the UN envoy for the Middle East Peace Process urged Israelis, Palestinians, regional states and the broader international community to “take practical steps to enable the parties to re-engage” in the peace process. “The Middle East Quartet — alongside Arab partners — and Israeli and Palestinian leaders, must work together to return to the path of meaningful negotiations”, Nickolay Mladenov told the ambassadors in his final briefing as special coordinator. “Israelis and Palestinians, Jews and Arabs have lived with conflict for too long”, said the UN envoy. “Loss and displacement are part of the personal history of every single household” for generations. He painted a picture of Palestinians being “upended...
December 21, 2020

Return to path of meaningful negotiations, UN envoy calls on Israelis and Palestinians

Kuwait flights
Kuwait suspends flights, closes borders over COVID-19 variant
Saudi Gazette reportKUWAIT CITY — Kuwait has suspended all commercial flights and closed the country's land and sea borders from 11 p.m. on Monday until Jan.1, 2021, the government communications office said in a tweet citing the Cabinet approval.The move comes following reports about the appearance of a new strain of coronavirus in the United Kingdom.Kuwait on Sunday had banned passenger flights from the UK over the new strain of the virus.Citizens and residents who arrived in Kuwait from the European Union and the UK between Dec. 11, 2020, and Dec. 21, 2020, are required to undergo a coronavirus test on the fifth and tenth days after their arrival.They are instructed to take the test at Jaber Hospital from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and bring evidence of their return date with them,...
December 21, 2020

Kuwait suspends flights, closes borders over COVID-19 variant

During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed wide-ranging topics including combatting the coronavirus pandemic and containing its negative repercussions, as well as the achievements accomplished to provide vaccines to Emiratis and residents. — WAM photos
Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohamed bin Zayed hold meeting, plan to steer UAE out of crisis
DUBAI — Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, met on Monday with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, as part of their ongoing consultations on national issues related to livelihoods of Emirati citizens and ways of providing them with a sustainable and decent life, happiness and social stability. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed discussed wide-ranging topics including combatting the coronavirus pandemic and containing its negative repercussions, as well as the achievements accomplished to provide vaccines to Emiratis and residents. They also commended the great...
December 21, 2020

Mohammed bin Rashid, Mohamed bin Zayed hold meeting, plan to steer UAE out of crisis

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