UAE Announces 1,988 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,922 Recoveries

FILE PHOTO: A man receives vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi
FILE PHOTO: A man receives vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi
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UAE Announces 1,988 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,922 Recoveries

FILE PHOTO: A man receives vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi
FILE PHOTO: A man receives vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates December 28, 2020. REUTERS/Abdel Hadi Ramahi

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) reported 1,988 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases to 618,148.

This came after it conducted 249,333 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, state news agency WAM reported.

It also announced six deaths due to COVID-19 complications, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 1,773.

MoHAP also noted that 1,922 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 597,008.

The Ministry called on 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.



Singapore's Prime Minister Meets with Saudi FM

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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Singapore's Prime Minister Meets with Saudi FM

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

Singapore’s Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, met on Wednesday with Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, who is currently on an official visit to Singapore.
Prince Faisal conveyed greetings from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to Singapore's Prime Minister, wishing further progress and prosperity for the government and people of Singapore, SPA reported.

The Prime Minister of Singapore reciprocated by extending his greetings and appreciation to the leadership and the people of Saudi Arabia.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, highlighting the significance of maintaining bilateral coordination to advance their mutual interests and deliberating on regional and international issues of common interest.