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Saudi Arabia Reports 2,840 New Virus Cases

Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)
Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reports 2,840 New Virus Cases

Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)
Saudi security forces man a checkpoint to enforce curfew imposed over the coronavirus. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia registered on Saturday 2,840 new coronavirus cases, taking the cumulative total to 51,980.

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali said 10 new fatalities were reported, raising the death toll to 302.

Addressing a daily press briefing on the outbreak, he said 1,797 more patients have recovered from the disease.

He stressed the need for people to avoid rumors about the pandemic and respect preventive measures.

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GCC, Council of Europe Discuss Enhancing Strategic Partnership

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC, Council of Europe Discuss Enhancing Strategic Partnership

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met on Wednesday with Alain Berset, Secretary General of the Council of Europe at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Albudaiwi and Berset explored ways to enhance the Gulf-European strategic partnership to advance mutual interests.

They also discussed the Joint Action Program 2022-2027 between the GCC and the EU, which outlines effective mechanisms and proposals for collaboration across various sectors, including political, security, and economic areas.

AlBudaiwi also met Wednesday with South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Bang Moon-Kyu in Davos.

They discussed several topics, most notably the developments related to the free-trade agreement between the GCC countries and South Korea, and ways to enhance Gulf-South Korean partnerships in various vital sectors that contribute to creating new opportunities for constructive cooperation.

The meeting also addressed enhancing strategic dialogue with South Korea through the fields of cooperation outlined in the joint action plan between the GCC and South Korea.