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.



Syrian President Begins Gulf Tour Following Easing of International Sanctions

A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa (L) shake hands during their meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 07 July 2025. EPA/THE UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT /HANDOUT
A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa (L) shake hands during their meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 07 July 2025. EPA/THE UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT /HANDOUT
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Syrian President Begins Gulf Tour Following Easing of International Sanctions

A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa (L) shake hands during their meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 07 July 2025. EPA/THE UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT /HANDOUT
A handout photo made available by the UAE's Presidential Court shows President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Emirate of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (R) and Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa (L) shake hands during their meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 07 July 2025. EPA/THE UAE PRESIDENTIAL COURT /HANDOUT

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has begun a tour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, marking his second visit to the region and his first since most international sanctions on Syria were lifted.

The trip, which began in the United Arab Emirates, underscores Damascus’s push to reintegrate economically and diplomatically into the Arab world after more than a decade of isolation.

According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, the tour aims to bolster economic cooperation and attract Gulf investments to support Syria’s national reconstruction and development plans.

Al-Sharaa arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday, where he was received by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders held official talks focusing on post-war recovery, economic partnership, and infrastructure development.

Speaking during the meeting, al-Sharaa said Syria has “turned the page on war and division” and is now focused on building “strategic partnerships” with its Gulf neighbors. He praised the UAE’s role in supporting regional stability and expressed interest in learning from the Emirati model in sustainable development, digital transformation, and clean energy.

For his part, Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE’s full support for Syria’s efforts to restore stability and rebuild its war-torn economy. He stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, especially in key sectors such as infrastructure, investment, and technology.