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Flight 6H 663, which departed Tel Aviv-Yafo at 10.00 a.m. local time arrived at DXB at 5:10 p.m. UAE time on Tuesday with 166 passengers on board, made Israir the first Israeli carrier to operate a commercial flight into Dubai, the airport said in a statement on Tuesday.
First Israeli commercial flight lands in Dubai
DUBAI — Dubai International Airport added a new member to its airline family with the arrival of Israeli carrier Israir’s inaugural flight from Tel Aviv on Tuesday. Flight 6H 663, which departed Tel Aviv-Yafo at 10.00 a.m. local time arrived at DXB at 5:10 p.m. UAE time on Tuesday with 166 passengers on board, made Israir the first Israeli carrier to operate a commercial flight into Dubai, the airport said in a statement on Tuesday. Israir’s inaugural flight is part of a broader engagement between the UAE and Israel to further peace, dialogue, and stability and promote sustainable development. The engagement has resulted in organizations of both countries commencing new economic and trade partnerships across sectors. Israir will operate up to 14 weekly flights using its Airbus...
December 02, 2020

First Israeli commercial flight lands in Dubai

Palestinian Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh confirmed the receipt of the fund in a tweet. — Courtesy photo
Israel transfers over $1bn of withheld funds to Palestinians
RAMALLAH — Israel transferred over $1 billion in taxes and customs duties it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority on Wednesday after a six-month hiatus.Palestinian Civil Affairs Minister Hussein Al-Sheikh confirmed the receipt of the fund in a tweet.“The Israeli government transfers all financial dues of the clearance to the account of the Palestinian Authority, amounting to three billion and 768 million shekels,” Al-Sheikh tweeted.Israel had seized the funds after Palestinians had severed ties with Israel over its plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.Palestinian prime minister Mohammed Shtayyeh said on Monday the Palestinians were "entitled" to the funds, expected to relieve pressure on a Palestinian economy in the grips of a severe budgetary...
December 02, 2020

Israel transfers over $1bn of withheld funds to Palestinians

The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 136,483 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. — WAM photo
4 more dead as UAE records 1,285 new virus cases amid second wave
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates recorded on Wednesday 1,285 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 171,434, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry also announced four more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 580.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 136,483 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 02, 2020

4 more dead as UAE records 1,285 new virus cases amid second wave

To mark its 49th National Day, the UAE launched the satellite Falcon Eye into space from the French Guiana Space Centre, in South America, at 5:33 a.m. UAE time (01:33 GMT). — WAM photos
UAE launches satellite Falcon Eye to mark National Day
FRENCH GUIANA — To mark its 49th National Day, the UAE launched the satellite Falcon Eye into space from the French Guiana Space Centre, in South America, at 5:33 a.m. UAE time (01:33 GMT). The Soyuz ST-A rocket lifted off from the launch complex in French Guiana and the earth-observation satellite separated 58 minutes after burns by the Fregat upper stage. Equipped with a High-Resolution Imager, the satellite is the fourth reconnaissance satellite launched by the UAE, bringing the total number to 12 satellites into orbit. The data it transmits back to the ground control station will be used for mapping, agricultural monitoring, urban planning and monitoring changes in the environment, helping with response planning for natural disasters, and monitoring the UAE's borders and...
December 02, 2020

UAE launches satellite Falcon Eye to mark National Day

Bahrain has welcomed the decision of the governments of Latvia and the Republic of Slovenia to designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization. — Courtesy photo
Bahrain welcomes Latvia, Slovenia’s decision to designate Hezbollah terrorist organization
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Bahrain has welcomed the decision of the governments of Latvia and the Republic of Slovenia to designate Hezbollah a terrorist organization.In a statement on Tuesday carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the foreign ministry said that the decision is a constructive and pivotal step taken in support of efforts to confront this terrorist organization and combat its activities.It commended the efforts of Latvia and Slovenia in combating terrorism and confronting dangerous terrorist organizations and all its branches. It stressed the need to strengthen the efforts of the international community aimed at eliminating extremism and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and to dry up its sources of funding, the statement added.Latvia and Slovenia both...
December 02, 2020

Bahrain welcomes Latvia, Slovenia’s decision to designate Hezbollah terrorist organization

Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and senior officials from the two friendly countries took part in the session. — BNA photo
First Bahrain-US Strategic Dialogue launched
MANAMA — The opening session of the first Strategic Dialogue between Bahrain and the United States was held virtually on Tuesday. Bahrain's Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and senior officials from the two friendly countries took part in the session. Al-Zayani delivered his welcoming remarks and expressed appreciation for how strongly US-Bahrain relations have grown over so many decades, which proves their value to both sides. He noted that these relations involve a full range of political, economic, security, and cultural ties, making it a truly strategic partnership. Al-Zayani affirmed Bahrain’s vision for the next 25 years of bilateral ties, the opportunities and challenges, and the kingdom’s aspirations for broader...
December 01, 2020

First Bahrain-US Strategic Dialogue launched

Bahrain and Israel signed three memoranda of understanding and a joint declaration, covering technical cooperation, innovation, and transfer of technology, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ecosystems. — BNA photo
Bahrain and Israel sign cooperation agreements
TEL AVIV — Bahrain and Israel signed three memoranda of understanding and a joint declaration, covering technical cooperation, innovation, and transfer of technology, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ecosystems, the Bahrain News Agency reported on Tuesday. The ceremony was held during the visit of Bahraini’s delegation to Israel led by Bahraini Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al-Zayani. Israeli Economy Minister Amir Peretz attended the ceremony at the Waldorf Astoria Jerusalem in Jerusalem. Minister Al-Zayani expressed delight at the launch of economic relations between the two countries, stressing the importance of discussing economic opportunities in light of the potentials that the Bahraini and Israeli economy enjoys in developing business,...
December 01, 2020

Bahrain and Israel sign cooperation agreements

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched in Sydney the first-ever Australia-United Arab Emirates Business Council aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment and expanding opportunities for Australian and UAE businesses. — WAM photos
UAE, Australia launch business council to deepen bilateral trade, investment
SYDNEY — Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched in Sydney the first-ever Australia-United Arab Emirates Business Council aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment and expanding opportunities for Australian and UAE businesses. UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr. Anwar Gargash followed the Australian Prime Minister in welcoming the launch of the council. "Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1975, the UAE and Australia have been bound together by strong and longstanding ties, ranging from trade, tourism, investment, and culture, to people-to-people contacts, ultimately leading to a mutual benefit for both our nations," said Dr. Anwar Gargash in a video message. "I would like to welcome the decision to inaugurate this...
December 01, 2020

UAE, Australia launch business council to deepen bilateral trade, investment

Bahrain’s king, Kuwait’s emir and Oman’s sultan have sent messages of congratulations to leaders of the United Arab Emirates on the country’s 49th National Day. — WAM photo
GCC leaders congratulate UAE on 49th National Day
JEDDAH — Bahrain’s king, Kuwait’s emir and Oman’s sultan have sent messages of congratulations to leaders of the United Arab Emirates on the country’s 49th National Day.In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa wished UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan good health and happiness and the Emirati people further progress and prosperity.King Hamad praised the depth of the strong relations between the two countries, and the development and growth they are witnessing in various fields.The Bahraini monarch also sent similar messages to Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber in his message praised the...
December 01, 2020

GCC leaders congratulate UAE on 49th National Day

The United Arab Emirates registered on Tuesday 1,289 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 170,149. — WAM photo
UAE reports 1,289 new cases as COVID-19 surge continues
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates registered on Tuesday 1,289 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 170,149, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry also announced four more deaths from complications caused by COVID-19, taking the country's death toll to 576.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 129,900 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 01, 2020

UAE reports 1,289 new cases as COVID-19 surge continues

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