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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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Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
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Royal Saudi Air Force Participates in ‘Sindh Shield 2024’ Exercise in Pakistan

The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA
The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft - SPA

The Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) will participate in the "Sindh Shield 2024" military exercise in Pakistan. The departing group was bid farewell by RSAF Commander Lieutenant General Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz at King Abdulaziz Air Base in the Eastern Sector.
The RSAF commander inspected the equipment involved in the exercise and received a briefing on the readiness of the air, technical, and support crews. The RSAF is participating with six Tornado aircraft, according to SPA.
The RSAF commander emphasized that the participation aims to strengthen relations and cooperation with Pakistani forces and other participating countries, showcase the capabilities and professionalism of the RSAF, and provide air and support crews with valuable combat experience in irregular and electronic warfare environments.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by its air force, is participating in the "Sindh Shield 2024" exercise alongside the host nation, Pakistan, as well as forces from Egypt and Turkiye.