UAE Announces 2,040 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,988 Recoveries

A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)
A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)
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UAE Announces 2,040 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,988 Recoveries

A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)
A medical professional carries out a swab test for the COVID-19 virus at a drive-thru testing center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (File/Reuters)

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 2,040 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 628,976.

This came after it conducted 232,544 COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours.

According to the Ministry, the infected individuals are from various nationalities, are in a stable condition, and receiving the necessary care.

MoHAP also announced six deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,802, state news agency WAM reported.

It also said that 1,988 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 607,606.

The Ministry urged all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities, adhere to the instructions and physical distance to ensure the health and safety of all.



Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)
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Trump: Nobody Will Be Able to Break Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump attend the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 13 May 2025. (EPA)

US President Donald Trump underscored on Wednesday his “very strong” relationship with the Saudi leadership.

Speaking from Doha, he said: “Our relationship now is very strong with Saudi Arabia. Nobody is going to be bothering that relationship.”

“Nobody will be able to break that relationship because of my relationship with the crown prince and the family. The relationship is really strong,” he added.

Trump concluded on Thursday a “historic” visit to the Middle East that he had kicked off in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

He met with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on Tuesday and they both oversaw the signing of numerous agreements between their countries.

They also took part in the Saudi-US Investment Forum during which Trump hailed the Crown Prince as “very wise”, expressing his admiration for him. “I really believe we like each other a lot,” he added.

He also praised the Crown Prince for his hard work in transforming Saudi Arabia into a global power, joking: “Do you sleep at night? How do you sleep?” Crown Prince Mohammed, who was seated across from him the front row, could be seen replying: “I try”.

Trump touted what he described as a “golden age” in the relationship between their countries.

Earlier on Tuesday, Crown Prince Mohammed and Trump signed an economic strategic partnership agreement and oversaw the signing of several agreements covering energy, defense and technology.

On Wednesday, they chaired the Gulf Cooperation Council-US Summit in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia was Trump’s first overseas visit since his reelection. He also chose the Kingdom as his first foreign visit during his first term in office.

Saudi political analyst Mubarak al-Ati told Asharq Al-Awsat that Trump’s remarks underscore Saudi-US ties that date back 92 years.

They also underline the personal relationship with Crown Prince Mohammed, who managed to forge them from strength and mutual trust, he added.

Trump’s remarks stem from the faith in Saudi Arabia in various fields, he added.

So, the American administration is keen on preserving interests and benefits with the Kingdom, he went on to say.