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UAE-China Talks on Improving Coordination

UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China
UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China
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UAE-China Talks on Improving Coordination

UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China
UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China

UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reviewed the global fight against the COVID-19 disease with State Councilor and Foreign Minister of China, Wang Yi, and ways of coordinating efforts between the two friendly countries.

This came over a phone call between the two top diplomats, who deliberated the prospects for further bolstering the strategic partnership between the two countries in various fields, with emphasis on the energy sector, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Friday.

WAM quoted Sheikh Abdullah as saying that China is a role model for disseminating hope for successfully fighting COVID-19, hailing the decisive measures taken by the Chinese leadership, and the Chinese people's compliance with them to bring the pandemic under control in China.

He lauded the cooperation between the UAE and China on the exchange of expertise and providing necessary medical equipment to curb the spread of the virus.

"The channels of cooperation between the two countries on the coronavirus reflect the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations," he added, according to WAM.

The UAE top diplomat also praised China for extending a helping hand to several countries to overcome the impact of the novel virus.

"Together we will survive these tough circumstances…We will overcome this challenge and forge ahead with our development drive to ensure prosperity and stability for our peoples," he added.

The UAE has conducted over 49,000 additional COVID-19 tests, using state-of-the-art technology in line with the Ministry of Health and Prevention's plans to intensify virus screening in order to bring COVID-19 under control.

The testing resulted in the detection of 370 new coronavirus cases among various nationalities, all of whom are in stable condition and receiving the necessary care, taking to 3,360 the total number of cases in the country, according to a MoHaP statement.

The Ministry also revealed the death of two patients suffering from COVID-19. Both of the deceased are Asian nationals and had pre-existing chronic illnesses. The total number of deaths has now reached 16.

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Saudi Arabia Declares Success of this Year’s Hajj

Muslims perform the tawaf (circumambulation) around the holu Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 07 June 2025. (EPA)
Muslims perform the tawaf (circumambulation) around the holu Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 07 June 2025. (EPA)
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Saudi Arabia Declares Success of this Year’s Hajj

Muslims perform the tawaf (circumambulation) around the holu Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 07 June 2025. (EPA)
Muslims perform the tawaf (circumambulation) around the holu Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during the Hajj 2025 pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, 07 June 2025. (EPA)

Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal declared on Sunday the success of this year’s Hajj, stressing Saudi Arabia’s pride in serving the pilgrims.

Preparations are underway to hold next year’s Hajj, he added.

He said this year’s pilgrimage was a success on the security, health and services level, conveying his congratulations to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the achievement.

He praised the performance of the operational plan that ensured the success of the Hajj and allowed the pilgrims to carry out the sacred rituals smoothly and at ease.

Moreover, he extended congratulations to the members of the security, health and services sectors, as well as the volunteers, who “worked tirelessly and with dedication to guarantee the success of the Hajj.”

The pilgrims themselves were also “partners in this success by respecting regulations and instructions,” he remarked.

In Mina, the pilgrims in a hurry completed their final rituals before sunrise on Sunday by holding the farewell tawaf of the Kaaba and the symbolic stoning of the devil.

The remaining pilgrims, who were not in a hurry, will depart on Monday.

The Grand Mosque was at full capacity with 107,000 pilgrims per hour performing the tawaf. The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and relevant parties were ready to accommodate them in line with an integrated operational plan.

They dedicated all means at their disposal to ensure the pilgrims performed the rituals smoothly and ensure the smooth flow of movement inside the mosque.

At the Safa and Marwa ritual, capacity was at 118,000 pilgrims per hour.

In the city of Madinah, pilgrims in a hurry arrived to visit the Masjid al-Nabawi where they prayed and later visited important Islamic sites in the city related to the Prophet Mohammed.

Hajj and Umrah Ministry figures obtained from 62,000 field visits to the Hajj accommodations, camps and other areas revealed a 97 percent rate in respecting regulations, while the proper action was taken against violators.