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Bahrain Detects First Omicron Case

A member of the Bahraini security forces checks patient monitoring equipment at the Sitra field Intensive Care Unit (ICU) hospital for COVID-19 patients on Sitra island. (AFP)
A member of the Bahraini security forces checks patient monitoring equipment at the Sitra field Intensive Care Unit (ICU) hospital for COVID-19 patients on Sitra island. (AFP)
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Bahrain Detects First Omicron Case

A member of the Bahraini security forces checks patient monitoring equipment at the Sitra field Intensive Care Unit (ICU) hospital for COVID-19 patients on Sitra island. (AFP)
A member of the Bahraini security forces checks patient monitoring equipment at the Sitra field Intensive Care Unit (ICU) hospital for COVID-19 patients on Sitra island. (AFP)

Bahrain's Ministry of Health announced Saturday the first Omicron variant case in Bahrain, state news agency BNA reported.

The person infected with omicron was traveling from abroad, the ministry said without mentioning which country they traveled from.

The ministry affirmed that it found no contact cases after carrying out a follow-up process, stressing that all necessary precautions have been taken, including the isolation of the infected individual.

In its statement, the ministry stressed the importance of adhering to all precautionary health measures issued by the National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and everyone to get vaccinated and receive a booster shot.

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GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Congratulates Aoun on Winning Lebanese Presidential Election

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi extended his congratulations to Joseph Aoun on his election as Lebanon's president.
Albudaiwi extended his heartfelt wishes for Aoun’s success in meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people, particularly in achieving stability, prosperity, and development. He also emphasized the GCC's commitment to further strengthening the longstanding and historic relations between the Council and Lebanon.
Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC's unwavering stance, as outlined in the final statement of the 46th Extraordinary Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council, in support of the Lebanese people.
He emphasized the Council's continued commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and stability, along with its steadfast support for the Lebanese Armed Forces in safeguarding the country’s borders.

Albudaiwi also highlighted the critical importance of fully implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which aims to restore lasting security and stability in Lebanon and ensure respect for its territorial integrity.
He reiterated the importance of the Lebanese government exercising full control over all Lebanese territories, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and the provisions of the Taif Agreement.