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Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority Adds UK to High-Risk List

Repatriated Kuwaitis from Amman, Jordan, wearing protective face masks and suits, are seen after arriving at the Kuwait Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait April 21, 2020. /Reuters
Repatriated Kuwaitis from Amman, Jordan, wearing protective face masks and suits, are seen after arriving at the Kuwait Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait April 21, 2020. /Reuters
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Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority Adds UK to High-Risk List

Repatriated Kuwaitis from Amman, Jordan, wearing protective face masks and suits, are seen after arriving at the Kuwait Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait April 21, 2020. /Reuters
Repatriated Kuwaitis from Amman, Jordan, wearing protective face masks and suits, are seen after arriving at the Kuwait Airport, Kuwait City, Kuwait April 21, 2020. /Reuters

Kuwait's civil aviation authority added the United Kingdom to its high-risk list of countries on Sunday, meaning all flights from it are banned, the authority wrote on Twitter.

In August, Kuwait banned commercial flights to 31 countries which it deemed a high risk due to the spread of the coronavirus.

The World Health Organization is in close contact with British officials over a new COVID-19 virus variant, it said on Sunday, advising people to be on guard against spreading the disease.

Several European countries placed restrictions on travel to and from the UK due to concern over the new strain, which is spreading rapidly there.

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UAE Reaffirms its Position Towards Lebanon's Territorial Integrity

The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon
The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon
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UAE Reaffirms its Position Towards Lebanon's Territorial Integrity

The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon
The UAE expressed deep concern over increased escalation in Lebanon

The United Arab Emirates reaffirmed on Tuesday its unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon and its territorial integrity, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

“The United Arab Emirates expressed its deep concern over developments in Lebanon, as well as the repercussions of this dangerous situation and impact on regional stability,” it said.

"The UAE reaffirmed its unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity,” it said, emphasizing the country’s steadfast support for the people of Lebanon during this challenging period.

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the delivery of an urgent $100 million relief package to the people of Lebanon.

The ministry affirmed the necessity of concerted international efforts to halt the escalation and prevent further loss of life. It stressed the importance of providing full protection to civilians according to international law and treaties.