Saudi Arabia: More than 700,000 Have Registered to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine


Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: More than 700,000 Have Registered to Receive Coronavirus Vaccine


Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA
Citizens and residents are clamoring to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. SPA

The Saudi health ministry said Sunday that more than 700,000 people have registered to receive the coronavirus vaccine.

Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali pointed out that the increase in number of applicants reflects the society's increasing awareness to fight the pandemic.

The Kingdom announced nine deaths from the COVID-19 disease and 154 new infections on Sunday.

The total number of recoveries increased to 353,179 after 175 more patients recovered.

A total of 6,185 people have died in Saudi Arabia from complications caused by the disease, Abdelali said.



GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Trump on Election as US President

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Trump on Election as US President

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

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the next president of the United States, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Albudaiwi wished the US president-elect success in the coming term and continued prosperity, security, and stability for the American people.
He highlighted the enduring and historic partnership between the GCC and the United States, which remains a cornerstone of security, peace, and development in the Middle East and beyond.
He affirmed that this partnership is crucial in addressing pressing global challenges and advancing progress across various sectors.