Emirates Temporarily Suspends Pakistan Flights

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Emirates Temporarily Suspends Pakistan Flights

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Emirates airlines announced it was temporarily suspending its flights from Pakistan after passengers who transited through Dubai tested positive for COVID-19.

Emirate’s spokeswoman announced that following the announcement of positive coronavirus cases in Hong Kong “relating to certain passengers who traveled on our flights,” Emirates has taken the decision to temporarily suspend passenger services from Pakistan as of June 24.

“We are coordinating closely with the various authorities and will review and implement any required additional measures to satisfy all parties before we resume services from Pakistan,” she said.

The spokeswoman asserted that the safety of the airline’s crew, customers, and communities remains Emirate’s top priority.

The airline has put in place “a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey on the ground and in the air to minimize the risk of infection spread”.

Meanwhile, UAE’s health authorities announced they have launched the world’s first phase III clinical trial of a COVID-19 inactivated vaccine.

UAE signed a clinical cooperation agreement between China National Biotec Group (CNBG) and Group 42 (G42), the Abu Dhabi based artificial intelligence and cloud computing company.

G42 will lead the clinical trial operations in the UAE under the supervision of the Department of Health of Abu Dhabi.

UAE’s Minister of Health and Prevention Abdul Rahman al-Owais said that nations need to work in close partnership between the government and private sectors to create new initiatives, launch programs, develop policies, drive rigorous research, and develop capacity.

Owais asserted that UAE welcomes all contributions by countries of the world, innovative entities, and creative individuals who are committed to creating opportunities for joint collaboration towards confronting the threat of COVID-19 and defeating this global pandemic.

The clinical trial is divided into three phases. The first phase mainly looks into the safety of the vaccine, while the second phase evaluates immunogenicity and explores the immunization process in a limited number of individuals.

The final stage considers the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in a larger population sample.

If a vaccine is confirmed safe and effective throughout the entire clinical trial process, the test is considered successful, and the vaccine enters into the large-scale manufacturing phase.

The inactivated vaccine already passed phases one and two clinical trials without showing any serious adverse reactions, with 100 percent of the volunteers generating antibodies after two doses.



Saudi Arabia: Hosting US-Russia Talks Boosts Global Peace, Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing cabinet session - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing cabinet session - SPA
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Saudi Arabia: Hosting US-Russia Talks Boosts Global Peace, Security

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing cabinet session - SPA
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chairing cabinet session - SPA

The Saudi Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's welcome of the talks between Russia and the United States in Riyadh, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to global peace and security.

This came during the cabinet session held on Tuesday chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The Crown Prince briefed the Cabinet on his recent talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

During these talks, he discussed relations with both countries, ways to boost ties in various sectors, and regional and international developments.
In a statement to the SPA, following the session, Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said that the Cabinet reviewed the government's recent activities, particularly those focused on strengthening bilateral relations with brotherly and friendly nations. It also discussed the outcomes of the Kingdom's participation in regional and international meetings, reflecting the country's interest in collective efforts and expanding cooperation scope to achieve the desired aspirations and objectives.
The Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's emphasis, as expressed during the 42nd Arab Interior Ministers Council, on the need to strengthen security cooperation, integrate and coordinate efforts to combat crime in all its forms, monitor its evolution, and develop a comprehensive security strategy to address shared threats and challenges.
The Cabinet emphasized that the Kingdom's presidency of the GlobE Network reflects the international community's confidence in its ability to drive a major shift in consolidating cooperation among member states, enhance policies, and develop the necessary tools to effectively combat corruption crimes.
The Cabinet welcomed the Jeddah Declaration issued by the 13th Conference of Ministers of Culture in the Islamic World. The declaration outlines a shared vision for leveraging culture to drive social and economic progress, safeguard Islamic heritage, and foster collaborative efforts to address global challenges.
On the occasion of Founding Day, which falls on February 22, the Cabinet expressed its pride in the history of the Saudi State, its deep-rooted heritage, and its three-century-long civilization and commended the nation's achievements in fostering unity, justice, and continuous progress and development.
Al-Dossary stated that the Cabinet deemed the Kingdom's prominent position among the top ten global markets for battery energy storage, coinciding with the start of operations at the 2000-megawatt-hour-capacity Bisha project, as a testament to the transformation underway within the energy sector, further solidifying the Kingdom's leadership in energy production and export.
The Cabinet acknowledged the success of the fourth LEAP25 conference, which was held in Riyadh under the theme "Into New Worlds" and featured the announcement of over $14.9 billion in investments and launches. The conference aimed at fostering innovation in digital and technological infrastructure, supporting research and development, advancing artificial intelligence, and promoting cloud computing.
The Cabinet commended the opening of regional headquarters for 600 international companies within the Kingdom, underscoring the global recognition of Saudi Arabia's economic stability, promising growth trajectory, and strategic geographic location, further bolstered by the presence of exceptional talent and expertise.
bating desertification.