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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

Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has reiterated its categorical rejection of any insults to its staff or threats to their safety and stressed that it will take the steps it deems appropriate to protect Bahrain's security and stability, stressing that the Qatari side bears legal responsibility for all violations against the kingdom. — BNA photo
Bahrain’s interior ministry vows to take appropriate measures following Qatari interception of its vessels
Saudi Gazette report MANAMA — Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior has reiterated its categorical rejection of any insults to its staff or threats to their safety and stressed that it will take the steps it deems appropriate to protect Bahrain's security and stability, stressing that the Qatari side bears legal responsibility for all violations against the kingdom.The ministry affirmed its stance in a statement that clarified the incident that occurred last week when Qatari patrols intercepted two Bahraini vessels on their way home from a maritime exercise in violation of the Law of the Sea and international conventions.Based on the importance of informing the public about developments of events and supplementing the statement issued by the Ministry of Interior on Nov. 25, 2020 regarding...
December 01, 2020

Bahrain’s interior ministry vows to take appropriate measures following Qatari interception of its vessels

Bahrain has announced a reduction in the cost of PCR laboratory tests for all arrivals into the Kingdom of Bahrain, including citizens, residents, and visitors, from 60 Bahraini dinars (SR600 approximately) to 40 Bahraini dinars (SR400 approximately). — Courtesy photo
Bahrain reduces cost of COVID-19 test for all arrivals
Saudi Gazette reportMANAMA — Bahrain has announced a reduction in the cost of PCR laboratory tests for all arrivals into the Kingdom of Bahrain, including citizens, residents, and visitors, from 60 Bahraini dinars (SR600 approximately) to 40 Bahraini dinars (SR400 approximately), the Bahrain News Agency reported.The announcement was made by the kingdom’s national medical taskforce for combating coronavirus on Monday.The reduced fee, which has come into force on Tuesday (Dec. 1), will cover the PCR arrival test, as well as the test to be conducted on the 10th day of arrival into Bahrain, the report added.The taskforce highlighted that all precautionary measures announced previously will still be followed, including activating the “BeAware Bahrain” application for all arrivals. For...
December 01, 2020

Bahrain reduces cost of COVID-19 test for all arrivals

Inspectors from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons are seen in full protective gear, collecting samples during a mock exercise in this file picture. — Courtesy photo
Consign chemical weapons to history, UN chief urges, remembering victims
NEW YORK — The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for “renewed determination” to eliminate chemical weapons from the world.In a message commemorating the Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare, on Monday, Guterres said that the use of such weapons anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances, “is intolerable and a serious violation of international law.” “There can be no justification for the use of these abhorrent weapons. We must remain united and determined in preventing their use, or the threat of their use. We cannot allow ourselves to become inured.” He also underscored that impunity for use of chemical weapons is unacceptable. “It is imperative that those who use or have used, chemical weapons are identified and held...
December 01, 2020

Consign chemical weapons to history, UN chief urges, remembering victims

The award seeks to recognize the dedication, courage, and sacrifice made by medics who treated coronavirus patients before themselves being infected with the disease and is an expression of gratitude to them and their families. — WAm photo
UAE leaders honor fallen COVID-19 frontline heroes
ABU DHABI — President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday called for the Fallen Frontline Heroes Order to be awarded to those who died of coronavirus while working on the frontlines of the country's battle against the pandemic.The establishment of the award was based on a proposal by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, who is also the deputy supreme commander of the armed forces and head of the Fakhr Al Watan Office (Frontline Heroes Office).The award seeks to recognize the dedication, courage, and sacrifice made by medics who treated coronavirus patients before themselves being infected with the disease and is an expression of gratitude to them and their families.Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed called on Monday...
December 01, 2020

UAE leaders honor fallen COVID-19 frontline heroes

Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani met with Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan Ayman Safadi, who is also the country’s foreign minister, in Aqaba, Jordan. — BNA photo
Bahraini foreign minister holds key talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Jordan
CAIRO/AQABA, Jordan — Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani met on Monday with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry during his official visit to Egypt, the Bahrain News Agency reported.The meeting affirmed the deep-rooted brotherly relations between the two countries and discussed means to bolster relations and enhance areas of close cooperation, in addition to reviewing a number of issues of common concern.Earlier in the day, the Bahraini foreign minister met with Deputy Prime Minister of Jordan Ayman Safadi, who is also the country’s foreign minister, in Aqaba, Jordan. Al-Zayani was in Jordan on Monday as part of his official visit to the region.The meeting reviewed the deep-rooted relations between Bahrain and Jordan and means of enhancing them.They also...
November 30, 2020

Bahraini foreign minister holds key talks with his counterparts from Egypt, Jordan

Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates held talks on Monday with Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar. — WAM photo
Foreign ministers of UAE, Afghanistan meet, seek to strengthen bilateral ties
ABU DHABI — Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates held talks on Monday with Afghan counterpart Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the state news WAM reported.During the meeting, they reviewed the prospects of fostering relations between the two nations across various fronts. They also discussed the growing cooperation between the two countries in the fields of logistics and food security in addition to exchanging views over a number of regional and international issues of interest. The meeting touched on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the efforts being made to confront its fallout. Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE's determination to reinforce relations with Afghanistan across various domains. The Afghan minister congratulated Sheikh Abdullah on the 49th UAE...
November 30, 2020

Foreign ministers of UAE, Afghanistan meet, seek to strengthen bilateral ties

In a virtual session chaired by Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, the Cabinet welcomed the statements of the Bahraini parliament — the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council. — Courtesy BNA
Bahrain Cabinet lauds role of Coast Guard during Qatari interception of two vessels
MANAMA — Bahrain’s Cabinet lauded the role and efforts of the Coast Guard in protecting maritime borders, noting the restraint and professionalism demonstrated by Bahrain’s Coast Guard personnel during the interception of two Bahraini Coast Guard vessels by Qatari Coast and Border Security patrol vessels in the territorial waters of the kingdom.In a virtual session chaired by Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, who is also the country’s prime minister, the Cabinet welcomed the statements of the Bahraini parliament — the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council, whilst affirming the need to respect applicable laws, international norms and relevant agreements, and to refrain from actions that threaten security and peace in the Arabian Gulf region.At the...
November 30, 2020

Bahrain Cabinet lauds role of Coast Guard during Qatari interception of two vessels

Kuwait recorded on Monday 209 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, marking the lowest single-day number of infections in the country in months. — Courtesy photo
Kuwait records 209 COVID-19 infections, lowest in months
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Monday 209 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, marking the lowest single-day number of infections in the country in months, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health.The ministry also announced two deaths due to complications caused by the deadly virus,This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 142,635 and virus-related fatalities to 880.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 4,684 active cases in the country out of which 84 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 4,078 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,095,574, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry...
November 30, 2020

Kuwait records 209 COVID-19 infections, lowest in months

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