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Saudi Arabia: More than 84,000 Violations of Precautionary Measures in 1 Month

A vaccination center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo: Bashir Salih)
A vaccination center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo: Bashir Salih)
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Saudi Arabia: More than 84,000 Violations of Precautionary Measures in 1 Month

A vaccination center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo: Bashir Salih)
A vaccination center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Photo: Bashir Salih)

Saudi Arabia on Sunday registered the lowest number of deaths from the COVID-19 disease in more than 10 months, while the Ministry of Health said that the curve of infections continued to decline.

The Ministry of Interior also noted that it would pursue those who violate health precautions and preventive measures against the virus.

Lt. Col. Talal Al-Shalhoub, a spokesman for the Ministry of Interior, announced that more than 84,000 violations of preventive measures were recorded in a month, indicating that the Riyadh region topped the number of violations, followed by Makkah, while Jazan had the fewest violations, followed by Najran.

In a press briefing, Al-Shalhoub pointed to the Ministry of Health statistics, which he said showed an increase in infections over the past weeks, meaning that some members of the community were not properly implementing the health measures, especially with regards to social gatherings.

He stressed that the concerned authorities in the ministry and other government agencies would impose penalties for such violations.

For his part, a spokesman for the Ministry of Health said that despite the continued decline in the curve of infections in the Kingdom, coronavirus cases have increased compared to the previous weeks.

He called for more caution and full compliance with health precautions.

Saudi Arabia recorded on Sunday 186 new cases, two deaths and 211 recoveries, bringing the total number of those who have recovered to 357,939.

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Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
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Oman Warns of Escalation Risk, Qatar Pushes to Revive Talks

Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA
Qatar’s Emir receives written message from Iran’s President Pezeshkian. Photo: QNA

Oman warned on Wednesday against the growing military escalation between Israel and Iran and stepped up its diplomatic efforts to shield the region from the risk of a broader conflict.

Qatar, also intensifying its mediation, said it was working with regional and international partners to end the Israeli-Iranian confrontation. This came as Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a written message from Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian.

According to the Qatari state news agency, the letter focused on bilateral relations and ways to enhance them.

On Tuesday, Majed Al Ansari, spokesperson for the Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs and advisor to the Prime Minister, said Doha was in constant contact with friends and partners in and outside the region to help end the escalating conflict.

“Qatar is engaging all parties to narrow differences and reach a scenario that puts an end to this dangerous escalation,” he said.

Al Ansari added that Qatar was working closely with regional and international actors to revive negotiations and de-escalate tensions to prevent the region from sliding into a potentially devastating war.

He said the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister had spoken with several international officials in recent days, voicing strong condemnation of Israel’s repeated violations and attacks, which he said undermine efforts to achieve peace.

Al Ansari stressed the urgent need for collective regional and global action to reduce tensions and resolve disputes through diplomacy.

In Muscat, the Omani Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held talks with his Arab counterparts and key international partners, including EU foreign policy chief and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas.

According to Omani sources, the discussions focused on tackling rising regional tensions triggered by Israel’s pre-emptive strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent response, part of a broader crisis that has been intensifying since early Friday.

The talks also addressed the need to align international positions, increase political and legal pressure to halt Israeli attacks, and push for comprehensive negotiations aimed at restoring stability and averting further military escalation.

Al Busaidi urged an immediate end to what he called a “tragic war threatening regional security” and called for heightened diplomatic pressure to revive a political solution.