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Israel Apologizes to UAE over Pandemic-Related Comments

Israel Apologizes to UAE over Pandemic-Related Comments
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Israel Apologizes to UAE over Pandemic-Related Comments

Israel Apologizes to UAE over Pandemic-Related Comments

Israel issued Friday an official apology to the United Arab Emirates following comments of a senior health official who considered the surge of COVID-19 cases in Tel Aviv was due to flights to Dubai.

Commenting on the surge of infections in Israel, head of Public Health in the Israeli Health Ministry Dr. Sharon Alroy-Preis said Thursday that "more people died in two weeks of peace with Dubai than in 70 years of war with them."

On Friday, high-ranking sources in Tel Aviv said the UAE complained to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, asking for an explanation on the comments made by Alroy-Preis.

Reports said Israeli officials apologized, stating that Alroy-Preis’ comments were merely “an unsuccessful joke.”

The Dubai Media Office on Friday shared the apology from Israel, stating: “Israel offers an apology to the UAE for the statements of a senior official in the Israeli Ministry of Health that included false allegations that linked travel to Dubai to the increasing number of people infected with Covid-19 in Israel.”

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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims
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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry to Participate in Conference of Latin American, Caribbean Muslims

The Islamic Dawah Center in Brazil, in cooperation with the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah, and Guidance, is organizing the 37th International Conference of Latin American and Caribbean Muslims.

This year’s conference, titled "Islamic Education in Latin America and the Caribbean: Its Role in Preserving Identity," will take place November 29 to December 1 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The event will feature official delegations, researchers, and specialists from various countries.

The conference will address several key themes, including the significance and status of Islamic education in Islam and the current state of Islamic education in Latin America and the Caribbean.

It will explore strategies for promoting and spreading Islamic education among Muslim minorities, the role of Islamic education in preserving Islamic identity and social cohesion, and the challenges facing Islamic education in Muslim minority communities. It will also discuss solutions to address these challenges in Muslim minority communities.

Saudi Arabia’s participation reflects its leadership and commitment to Islamic work across various fields. It underscores the Kingdom's dedication to serving Islam and Muslims while promoting its values of moderation and balance.

The participation also highlights the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to address the needs of Muslim minority communities, fostering their connection to Islamic principles and values that promote love and harmony.