Saudi Arabia Reports No COVID-Related Deaths for First Time in 2 Years

A Saudi citizen shows his vaccine pass at a mall. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

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A Saudi citizen shows his vaccine pass at a mall. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia reported no COVID-related deaths for the first time in two years.

The Kingdom confirmed on Tuesday 116 new infections in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to 751,296.

It confirmed 298 recoveries, raising the total to 735,699.

The death toll from the virus stood at 9,050.

Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi Prime Minister Discuss Developments in Syria

Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA

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Iraq's Prime Minister in a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman - Photo by SPA

Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed developments in Syria at a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

This came during al-Sudani's visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, his office said.

Sudani emphasized "Iraq's keenness on the unity of Syria, non-interference in internal affairs, and respect for the free will of the Syrians."

The two sides also reviewed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen relations between the two countries.