UAE Reports 1,321 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
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UAE Reports 1,321 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths

A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo
A man receives a dose of a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi/File Photo

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention reported 1,321 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 694,285.

This came after it conducted 233,245 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.

The Ministry further announced three deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,978.

It also said that 1,400 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 671,353.

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.



Iran Strikes Kuwait Power Station Killing One Indian Worker

This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)
This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)
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Iran Strikes Kuwait Power Station Killing One Indian Worker

This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)
This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of smoke plumes billowing in the vicinity Kuwait International Airport on March 25, 2026. (Photo by EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY / AFP)

An Iranian strike on a power station in Kuwait killed one Indian worker and damaged a building at the site, the Gulf state's electricity ministry said Monday.

"A service building at a power and water desalination plant was attacked as part of the Iranian aggression against the State of Kuwait, resulting in the death of an Indian worker and significant material damage to the building," said Fatima Abbas Jawhar Hayat, a spokesperson for the ministry.


Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Leader’s Residence and Iraqi Kurdistan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attacks on Kurdistan Leader’s Residence and Iraqi Kurdistan

File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT
File photo of the Saudi flag/AAWSAT

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the attacks targeting the residences of the leader of autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barzani, and the attacks targeting Iraqi Kurdistan, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said a statement: "Saudi Arabia emphasizes its rejection of anything that threatens the security and stability of Iraq and affirms its solidarity with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, as well as its support for their security and stability."

Since the launch of the US-Israeli offensive against Iran on February 28, Iraq has been drawn into a regional conflict it has sought to avoid.

Pro-Iranian groups in Iraq claim responsibility on a daily basis for drone attacks and rocket strikes targeting the US military presence, both within Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.

These attacks have targeted the US Embassy in Baghdad and personnel for an international anti-extremist coalition deployed in Iraq.


Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Calls from World Leaders Expressing Solidarity with Kingdom

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Calls from World Leaders Expressing Solidarity with Kingdom

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, received a series of high-level phone calls from world leaders underscoring backing for the Kingdom’s efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and maintain stability, the Saudi Press Agency said on Monday.

In a call from King Felipe VI of Spain, both leaders reviewed the latest regional developments and their broader implications for international security.

King Felipe VI affirmed his country’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the attacks it has been subjected to, and expressed Spain’s support for the measures taken by Saudi Arabia to preserve its sovereignty and safeguard its security.

Separate conversations with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan and President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani of Mauritania further highlighted widespread support for Saudi Arabia.

Both leaders condemned the repeated Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and expressed full solidarity with its leadership. They also emphasized the serious repercussions of ongoing military escalation in the region, reaffirming their countries’ backing for Saudi Arabia’s actions to preserve security, stability, and regional balance.