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UAE Announces 1,518 New COVID-19 Cases

Tourists on a yacht as they pass a traditional dhow serving a dinner cruise, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Tourists on a yacht as they pass a traditional dhow serving a dinner cruise, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
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UAE Announces 1,518 New COVID-19 Cases

Tourists on a yacht as they pass a traditional dhow serving a dinner cruise, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Tourists on a yacht as they pass a traditional dhow serving a dinner cruise, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) conducted 280,747 COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours.

As part of its intensified testing campaign, it detected 1,518 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 650,220.

In a statement on Sunday, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases.

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

It also announced six deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,866, state news agency WAM reported.

Also, 1,490 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19 in the UAE, raising the total number of recoveries to 628,290.

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

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Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
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Saudi FM Discusses Developments with EU High Representative, Cypriot Counterpart

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a joint phone call from High Representative for the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus Dr. Constantinos Kombos.

During the call, they discussed overall regional and international developments and the efforts being made in this regard.

Cyprus currently holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

 

 

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Written Message from Sultan of Oman

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia photo on the right, and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik photo on the left. (SPA)

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, received a written message from Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik related to relations between the two brotherly countries.

The message was received by Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji during his meeting on Thursday in Riyadh with Ambassador of Oman to Saudi Arabia Najib Al-Busaidi.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to promote them in various fields. Topics of mutual interest were also discussed.

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Saudi Foreign Minister, French Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah photo on the right, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot photo on the left. 
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah photo on the right, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot photo on the left. 
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Saudi Foreign Minister, French Counterpart Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah photo on the right, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot photo on the left. 
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah photo on the right, and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot photo on the left. 

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held a phone call on Thursday with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.

They discussed recent regional developments and their impact on the region’s security and stability.