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Saudi Arabia Concerned with Growing Number of Virus Infections among Elderly

Saudi Arabia has been gradually easing virus restrictions. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia has been gradually easing virus restrictions. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Concerned with Growing Number of Virus Infections among Elderly

Saudi Arabia has been gradually easing virus restrictions. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia has been gradually easing virus restrictions. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia reported on Tuesday 1,869 new coronavirus cases, noting a rise in infections among the elderly.

Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Abdelali said the “noticeable increase in cases in recent days, especially among the elderly who suffer from chronic illness, was a cause for concern.”

The cases have been particularly high in Jeddah and the capital, Riyadh, he added.

Speaking at a weekly press briefing on the outbreak, Abdelali said 556 of the new cases were reported in Riyadh, 300 in the holy city of Makkah, 279 in Jeddah and 123 in al-Dammam.

“We registered 17,340 recoveries in a week,” he remarked. Critical cases stand at 1,264.

“Several countries have cautiously started to ease restrictions to return to normal. The Kingdom, with the grace of God, and after fruitful efforts during previous phases, is cautiously returning to normal,” he stated.

He stressed the importance for people to wear face masks and respect social distancing measures.

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Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
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Foreign Ministers of UAE, Israel Discuss Gaza Ceasefire

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Saar in Abu Dhabi. (WAM)

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Gideon Saar, Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi where the talks focused on bilateral relations between the two countries, WAM news agency said on Tuesday.
Discussions also addressed the latest developments in the region, particularly the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the regional and international efforts aimed at achieving a sustainable ceasefire.
Sheikh Abdullah highlighted the urgent importance of advancing a serious political horizon to resume negotiations for achieving a comprehensive peace based on the two-state solution, adding that this would contribute to establishing stability, achieving sustainable security in the region, and ending the escalating violence.
He emphasized the need for concerted efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire and prevent the expansion of conflict in the region, noting that the priority is to end tension and violence, protect civilian lives, and make every effort to facilitate the flow of urgent humanitarian aid, added WAM.
Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the Middle East is experiencing unprecedented tension and instability, requiring enhanced collective international efforts to end extremism, tension, and escalating violence while adopting a path of peace, prosperity, and development for the benefit of its people.
He reiterated the UAE's support for the mediation efforts of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States to broker a prisoner exchange agreement that could lead to a permanent ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the safe and sustainable delivery of adequate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
He underlined that building peace in the region is the key to establishing lasting stability, sustainable security, and fulfilling the aspirations of its people for comprehensive development and a dignified life.
Sheikh Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and their right to self-determination, highlighting the nation's longstanding solidarity with Palestinians over the decades.