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November 21, 2020
UN experts call on Israel to stop
demolishing Palestinian homes
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait registered on Friday 486 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 139,308, 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 861.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 7,398 active cases in the country out of which 92 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 6,250 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,042,235, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total...
November 20, 2020
Kuwait reports 486 new COVID-19
cases, two deaths, 623 recoveries
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates recorded on Friday 1,269 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 156,523, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAM.The ministry also announced three more COVID-19-related deaths, taking the country's death toll to 547.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 129,558 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 20, 2020
UAE announces 3 deaths, 1,269 new
cases as COVID-19 surge continues
DUBAI — Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a grand masterpiece of fireworks and light & laser show on the world’s tallest building in Downtown Dubai.To ensure public health and safety for all visitors, Emaar will implement several preventative measures, including thermal cameras, social distancing, contactless payments and frequent deep cleaning and disinfection, in line with Dubai government guidelines and directives.Whether in Downtown Dubai or watching online or on television from all around the world, the public are guaranteed a show for the ages that will live long in memory. Emaar NYE 2021 will be broadcasted live globally and live-streamed.Commenting on the New Year’s Eve spectacular in Downtown Dubai, Mohamed Alabbar, founder...
November 20, 2020
Downtown Dubai to celebrate New Year’s Eve with grand masterpiece of fireworks
SHARJAH — Dr. Khawla Al Mulla, secretary-general of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah (SCFA) has highlighted the UAE's commitment to implementing child rights, as well as its distinguished record in the childcare field locally, regionally, and globally.On the occasion of World Children’s Day (Nov. 20), Al Mulla said, "On this day, we celebrate the leadership of the UAE and its commitment to implementing child rights, as well as its distinguished record in the childcare field locally, regionally, and globally, placing it at the forefront of world countries in providing decent life to children and maintaining their rights."She pointed out that allocating a specific day for celebrating the Emirati child, which is observed on March 15 each year, reflects the...
November 20, 2020
An occasion to highlight UAE’s commitment to children's rights: SCFA
ABU DHABI — The UAE believes in the importance of dialogue and in shaping what this region could look like for many generations to come, said Reem Bint Ibrahim Al Hashemy, minister of state for International Cooperation, stressing that, ''We are committed to a two-state solution in a Middle East that will fight extremism and that believes in plurality, multiculturalism, the right of minorities, and the opportunities that exist for young people by embracing technology, innovation, and economic empowerment.''Al Hashemy was speaking on the impact of the historic Abraham Accords for the UAE and Israel during a high-level online roundtable discussion, exploring the advancement of UAE-Israel, regional, and Muslim-Jewish cooperation, hosted by the Emirates Society, the UK-based...
November 20, 2020
Abraham Accords will have positive impact on region and beyond: Al Hashemy
November 20, 2020
UAE-Korea N-panel reviews achievements, discusses future projects
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait registered on Thursday 485 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 138,822, 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 859.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 7,537 active cases in the country out of which 94 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 6,758 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 1,035,985, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total...
November 19, 2020
2 more die as Kuwait's single-day
COVID-10 cases remain below 500
November 19, 2020
Bahrain, US security cooperation discussed
GENEVA — Refugee resettlement numbers will be at a “record low” this year, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Wednesday, with only 15,425 people resettled in the first nine months of 2020, compared to more than 50,000 in 2019.In 2016, resettlement numbers globally stood at 126,291, according to agency figures. “Current rates point to one of the lowest levels of resettlement witnessed in almost two decades. This is a blow for refugee protection and for the ability to save lives and protect those most at risk”, said UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Gillian Triggs.Syrians have been resettled in the biggest numbers so far this year (41 percent) followed by refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (16 percent).
Of more than 15,000 people resettled...
November 19, 2020
Refugee resettlement numbers fall
to lowest in two decades: UNHCR
