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The United Arab Emirates recorded on Thursday 1,136 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 146,735.
UAE continues to record over 1,000 new daily COVID-19 cases
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates recorded on Thursday 1,136 new COVID-19 cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 146,735, 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 523.The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 128,186 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 12, 2020

UAE continues to record over 1,000 new daily COVID-19 cases

nterior Minister of the United Arab Emirates Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the country's deputy prime minister, held a virtual meeting on Wednesday with Israeli Minister of Public Security Amir Ohana to step up cooperation between the two countries. — WAM photo
Emirati, Israeli interior ministers hold virtual meeting to boost cooperation
ABU DHABI — Interior Minister of the United Arab Emirates Lt. Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is also the country's deputy prime minister, held a virtual meeting on Wednesday with Israeli Minister of Public Security Amir Ohana to step up cooperation between the two countries and activate the Abraham Accord. In their conversation, Sheikh Saif and Ohana discussed common projects, technological innovation projects and programs related to combating transnational crimes, as well as other development projects related to civil defense. Both sides stressed the importance of promoting economic and tourist sectors in their countries through the development of common services of security and safety for their respective communities. The two parties agreed on forming a joint team to...
November 11, 2020

Emirati, Israeli interior ministers hold virtual meeting to boost cooperation

 British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque here during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates. — WAM photos
UK minister visits Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
ABU DHABI — British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa James Cleverly visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque here during his official visit to the United Arab Emirates.The visiting minister was received by the UAE's Minister of Culture and Youth Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi. Cleverly and his delegation, accompanied by Al Kaabi and Yousef Al Obaidli, the director-general of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, toured around the mosque, where they were briefed by one of the center’s cultural specialists about the mosque’s cultural message that calls for coexistence, tolerance, and openness, which is derived from the values of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. They also learned about the center’s role in promoting a tolerant...
November 11, 2020

UK minister visits Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Young women from around the world are uniting to demand the G20 Leaders consider the realities facing young women in their agenda and final Communiqué.
G(irls)20 urges G20 leaders to include young women’s voices in COVID-19 recovery plans
DUBAI — As leaders prepare to meet for the G20 Summit this November, young women from around the world are uniting to demand the G20 Leaders consider the realities facing young women in their agenda and final Communiqué.In 2020, girls and women are watching progress toward gender equality slip away. As businesses close, millions of women’s jobs have disappeared and the disruption to education is preventing girls from continuing school. Young women — specifically, ages 18-29 — are at the greatest risk of being permanently shut out of the economy. At the current rate, gender equality will not be achieved in their lifetimes.Throughout October 2020, 27 young women representing the G20 member and guest countries congregated online to develop the G(irls)20 Communiqué composed of 12...
November 11, 2020

G(irls)20 urges G20 leaders to include young women’s voices in COVID-19 recovery plans

Crown Prince Salman Al-Khalifa is seen chairing a Cabinet meeting in this file picture. — Courtesy photo
Bahrain's King Hamad names crown prince as new premier
MANAMA — Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa named Crown Prince Salman Al-Khalifa as the new prime minister on Wednesday, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported, citing a royal decree. The decree takes effect immediately, the report added. Crown Prince Salman Al-Khalifa replaces late Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, who died earlier on Wednesday in the United States.Bahrain’s Royal Court announced a week of official mourning. "The burial ceremony will take place after the repatriation of the body, and the funeral will be limited to a number of relatives," BNA reported.
November 11, 2020

Bahrain's King Hamad names crown prince as new premier

 Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) received a delegation of representatives of Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia, at its corporate offices at DXB on Tuesday. — WAM photo
Dubai airport authority welcomes representatives of Israeli airlines
DUBAI — Dubai Airports, operator of Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) received a delegation of representatives of Israeli airlines El Al, Israir and Arkia, at its corporate offices at DXB on Tuesday. The delegation’s visit follows the signing of a number of bilateral agreements between the two countries, and the recently announced launch of regular commercial flight operations connecting Israel and the UAE. Commenting on the delegation’s visit, Jamal Al Hai, Deputy CEO of Dubai Airports said: "There is a lot of anticipation following the signing of the historic accords and both sides recognize the importance of enabling air connectivity as one of the first important steps to realizing those expectations. Both sides are keen to open-air travel as a first...
November 11, 2020

Dubai airport authority welcomes representatives of Israeli airlines

During the call, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his German counterpart Heiko Maas also discussed developments in Ethiopia and the importance of working to enhance security and stability throughout the Ethiopian territories. — WAM photo
Ethiopia in spotlight as UAE foreign minister holds virtual talks with German counterpart
ABU DHABI — Foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Germany have discussed strategic relations between the two friendly countries and ways to further develop joint cooperation in various fields over a phone call.During the call, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his German counterpart Heiko Maas also discussed developments in Ethiopia and the importance of working to enhance security and stability throughout the Ethiopian territories.In this regard, Sheikh Abdullah stressed the importance of the distinguished UAE-Ethiopian relations, pointing to the country's support for Addis Ababa and its keenness on the security and stability of Ethiopia.Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the UAE’s keenness to consult with friendly countries, including Germany, to...
November 11, 2020

Ethiopia in spotlight as UAE foreign minister holds virtual talks with German counterpart

Kuwait recorded on Wednesday 778 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 132,478, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by state news agency KUNA. — Courtesy photo
778 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths, 749 recoveries reported in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait recorded on Wednesday 778 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 132,478, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by state news agency KUNA.The ministry also announced five more deaths due to complications caused by the deadly virus, taking the total number of fatalities to 826.According to the ministry’s spokesman Dr. Abdullah Al-Sanad, there are currently 8,428 active cases in the country out of which 108 are receiving treatment in intensive care units.A total of 6,808 tests were conducted over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of COVID-19 examinations in the country so far to 986,144, Dr. Al-Sanad said.Earlier in the day, the ministry announced that a total...
November 11, 2020

778 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths, 749 recoveries reported in Kuwait

Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State, and Nikos Christodoulides, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, on Wednesday convened the inaugural virtual meeting of the UAE-Cyprus Joint Committee. — WAM photo
UAE, Cyprus convene inaugural virtual joint committee meeting
ABU DHABI — Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of State, and Nikos Christodoulides, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, on Wednesday convened the inaugural virtual meeting of the UAE-Cyprus Joint Committee. In his remarks, Al Sayegh affirmed the strength of the two countries’ bilateral relationship and pointed to the growing cooperation that the UAE and Cyprus have fostered over recent years.Al Sayegh made particular note of the significant expansion in bilateral economic ties, with non-oil trade between the UAE and Cyprus reaching $152 million in 2019, an increase of over 26 percent from the preceding year. "Today is a momentous day in initiating the work of the UAE-Cyprus Joint Committee. While our bilateral relations have largely been distinguished by the...
November 11, 2020

UAE, Cyprus convene inaugural virtual joint committee meeting

UAE announces 1,214 new coronavirus cases, reversing recent downward trend
ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates recorded on Wednesday 1,214 new coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, reversing the downward trend in the last few days, according to a statement from the Ministry of Health carried by WAMThe ministry also announced two more deaths from complications caused by the virus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the UAE to 145,599 and virus-related fatalities to 520. The new patients, all of whom are in a stable condition, and are receiving the necessary care, were detected after the ministry conducted 114,653 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...
November 11, 2020

UAE announces 1,214 new coronavirus cases, reversing recent downward trend

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