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Saudi Arabia records 546 new COVID-19 cases

Date: 2021-08-18 14:15:12 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:46 - ID:9118296

RIYADH, Aug 18 (MENA) - The Ministry of Health announced today that 546 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new figure brings the total number of cases to 540,244, ....

Iraq invites Spanish companies to invest in Iraq

Date: 2021-08-18 12:38:54 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:38 - ID:9118080

BAGHDAD, Aug 18 (MENA) - Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein on Wednesday invited Spanish companies to invest in Iraq. In statements after receiving a copy of the credentials of new Spanish Ambassador to Iraq Pedro Martinez-Avial, the Iraqi ....

Al, in cooperation with UN, celebrates Thursday World Humanitarian Day

Date: 2021-08-18 12:38:21 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:36 - ID:9118055

CAIRO, Aug 18 (MENA) – The Arab League secretariat is expected to celebrate on Thursday the World Humanitarian Day under the rubric “Racing for humanity” in cooperation with the United Nations regional office to coordinate humanitarian affairs in ....

Scores of Houthi militias killed in attack of Yemeni army in Ma'rib

Date: 2021-08-18 11:53:23 GMT - Yemen - Arab world - SN:33 - ID:9117855

MA’RIB, Aug 18 (MENA) – Scores of Houthis were killed and injured in an attack of the forces of the Yemeni army in west Ma’rib. The Yemeni army destroyed dozens of Houthi military machineries, according to the Yemeni satellite channel. ....

Prince Abdul Aziz reaffirms support for ACCD

Date: 2021-08-17 22:20:13 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:109 - ID:9117118

CAIRO, Aug 17 (MENA) – Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Talal Bin Abdul Aziz has reaffirmed his continued backing for the Arab Council for Childhood and Development (ACCD) to accomplish its development journey amid the current developments. The prince’s ....

Kuwait reports 256 new COVID-19 cases

Date: 2021-08-17 20:32:47 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:99 - ID:9117029

KUWAIT CITY, Aug 17 (MENA) - Kuwait's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday 256 new COVID-19 cases, in addition to two deaths caused by the deadly virus in the past 24 hours. The ministry’s official spokesperson Dr. Abdullah al-Sanad said in a ....

Iraq, Iran probe bilateral relations

Date: 2021-08-17 14:57:48 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:82 - ID:9116380

BAGHDAD, Aug 17 (MENA) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mostafa Al Kadhimi had talks over phone on Tuesday with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. According to the Iraqi Al Sumaria news channel, they discussed means to promote. They also discussed the ....

Saudi Arabia reports 569 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths

Date: 2021-08-17 13:28:00 GMT - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Arab world - SN:73 - ID:9116347

RIYADH, Aug 17 (MENA) - Saudi Arabia has recorded 569 new confirmed coronavirus cases, bringing the total number registered in the country since the beginning of the outbreak to 539,698. The Saudi Ministry of Health said 12 new deaths have been ....

UAE announces 1,115 new COVID-19 cases, 1,544 recoveries, 3 deaths in last 24 hours

Date: 2021-08-17 13:25:05 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:72 - ID:9115933

ِABU DHABI, Aug 17 (MENA) - The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 247,213 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment, the UAE News Agency reported. In a ....

Lebanese police seize 70,000 liters of fuel oil

Date: 2021-08-17 12:53:11 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:66 - ID:9115934

BEIRUT, Aug 17 (MENA) - Lebanese police announced on Tuesday that a military force has seized more than 70,000 liters of fuel oil stored in fuel tanks on the road leading to the airport . Amounts of fuel oil were found in a sandy area and are ....