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November 23, 2020
IFHC, INHF sign ground-breaking five-year MoU
DUBAI — Two Saudi women scientists Dr. Lama AlAbdi, in the Post-doctorate Researchers category, and Asrar Damdam, in the PhD Students category, were among the six female scientists recognized in a Middle East Regional Young Talents Program.For the seventh consecutive year, L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program, in partnership with Khalifa University of Science and Technology, continues to recognize Arab female scientists from the GCC for their revolutionary researches in the fields of Life sciences, Physical sciences, Mathematics and Computer science.The regional program is part of L’Oréal-UNESCO’s global initiative that has recognized over 3,400 phenomenal researchers since its inception 22 years ago.This year, the program awarded six...
November 23, 2020
Two Saudis among 6 exceptional female scientists from GCC recognized
November 23, 2020
Bahrain’s crown prince meets
with US 5th Fleet commander
November 23, 2020
New law allows 100% ownership
of businesses by foreign nationals
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Monday 337 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 140,393, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by state news agency KUNA.The ministry also announced two more deaths due to complications caused by the deadly virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 868.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 6,677 active cases in the country out of which 80 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 4,492 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,056,493, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total of...
November 23, 2020
Recoveries over twice number of
new coronavirus cases in Kuwait
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates registered on Monday 1,065 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 160,055, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry also announced two more COVID-19-related death, taking the country's death toll to 554.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 81,558 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 coronavirus cases and carry...
November 23, 2020
UAE sees slight fall in COVID-19
cases with 1,065 new infections
November 22, 2020
Al Nuaimi calls for updating agricultural plans and strategies in GCC
ABU DHABI — Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, minister of state for defense affairs, Sunday headed the 17th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Joint Defense Council, which was held via video conferencing, with the attendance of GCC Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf.In his opening speech, Al Bowardi highlighted the necessity of developing the capacities of our unified military leadership, stating, "Based on our experience in the UAE, we believe that the Armed Forces have the necessary resources, capacities and expertise to face emergencies, crises and disasters, to play a key and active role in combatting the pandemic.“Pandemics can have a similar effect to weapons of mass destruction, as they pose a serious threat to national security. Therefore, we recommend...
November 22, 2020
Al Bowardi: Necessity of developing capacities of GCC’s unified military leadership
November 22, 2020
Current challenges provide opportunities for GCC to bolster joint action: Al Gergawi
DUBAI — Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president, prime minister and ruler of Dubai, participated in the virtual G20 summit, held on Saturday under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman of Saudi Arabia under the theme: "Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All".As the current chair of the GCC, UAE participated in the G20 summit with the aim of coordinating joint efforts and promoting global cooperation to contain COVID-19 and to mitigate its humanitarian, health and economic impact on the peoples and nations all over the world.The UAE participates in the summit, along with the G20 member countries, heads of invited states and representatives of international organizations, including Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO),...
November 21, 2020
Collective efforts key to recovery, growth: Mohammed Bin Rashid
