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Arab Medical Union reiterates solidarity with Algeria over deadly wildfires

Date: 2021-08-12 12:16:46 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:43 - ID:9107972

CAIRO, Aug 12 (MENA) - The Arab Medical Union expressed on Thursday full solidarity with Algeria in face of deadly wildfires that engulfed many provinces of the country and claimed dozens of victims among civilians, soldiers and firefighters. The ....

Libya registers 2,286 new coronavirus cases

Date: 2021-08-12 12:07:16 GMT - Libya - Arab world - SN:42 - ID:9107899

TRIPOLI, Aug 12 (MENA) - Libya registered 2,286 new coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, bringing the country's total to 276,739, the National Center for Disease Control announced on Thursday. In a statement, the center added that 965 ....

Arab Parliament urges uniting efforts to enhance maritime navigation security in Arab region

Date: 2021-08-12 11:33:08 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:39 - ID:9107886

CAIRO, Aug 12 (MENA) - The Arab Parliament emphasized the need to join Arab and international efforts in order to enhance the security and safety of maritime navigation in the Arab region. In a statement released Thursday, the Arab Parliament ....

Oman reports 224 new Covid-19 cases

Date: 2021-08-12 11:28:59 GMT - Sultanate of Oman - Arab world - SN:36 - ID:9107824

MUSCAT, Aug 12 (MENA) - The Omani Health Ministry announced on Thursday that 224 new Covid-19 cases were detected in the country, taking the caseload to 299,642. The ministry added the death tally rose to 3,974 following recording six fatalities, ....

UAE reports 1,260 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths

Date: 2021-08-12 10:33:12 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:9107832

ABU DHABI, Aug 12 (MENA) - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 321,439 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed ....

Terrorist blasts target electricity towers in Karbala

Date: 2021-08-12 08:55:13 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:19 - ID:9107536

BAGHDAD, Aug 12 (MENA) - The Ministry of Electricity announced on Thursday targeting two power transmission towers in Karbala, calling on concerned authorities to take urgent measures to stop these terrorist attacks. The ministry said in a ....

UAE continues to operate relief air bridge to help those affected by fires in Greece

Date: 2021-08-12 08:27:05 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:17 - ID:9107467

ABU DHABI, Aug 12 (MENA) - The UAE continues to provide aid to those affected by wildfires in Greece and to enhance protection for civilians and provide their necessary needs, according to WAM news agency. The UAE, through its humanitarian arm ....

Bahrain records 161 new infections

Date: 2021-08-11 23:03:12 GMT - Bahrain - Arab world - SN:106 - ID:9107244

MANAMA, Aug 12 (MENA) - Bahrain recorded 161 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday alongside 120 recoveries and no fatalities. Of the new cases, 52 were expat workers, 81 contacts of local cases and 28 travel-related, the Health Ministry said. ....

Morocco, Israel sign deals to mark historic visit

Date: 2021-08-11 22:58:37 GMT - Morocco - Arab world - SN:105 - ID:9107228

RABAT, Aug 11 (MENA) – The foreign ministers of Morocco and Israel signed three accords on Wednesday during the first visit by a top official from the Jewish state since ties were normalized last year, France 24 reported. Nasser Bourita and his ....

Morocco reports 9,153 new coronavirus cases in 24 Hours

Date: 2021-08-11 20:14:39 GMT - Morocco - Arab world - SN:94 - ID:9107121

RABAT, Aug 11 (MENA) - A total of 9,153 new cases of coronavirus infection and 6,980 recoveries were recorded in Morocco in the last 24 hours, Maghreb Arabe Press reported Wednesday. In its statement, the Moroccan Health Ministry said that the ....