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Iraq wins position of UNWTO Vice-President

Date: 2021-12-02 11:03:55 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:39 - ID:9298994

BAGHDAD, Dec 2 (MENA) – The Iraqi Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday, that Iraq has won the position of Vice-President of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported. The ministry said ....

UAE reports first case of Covid-19 Omicron variant

Date: 2021-12-01 21:27:22 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:120 - ID:9298342

ABU DHABI, Dec 1 (MENA) - The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced revealed Wednesday the detection of the first case of the Covid-19 Omicron variant in an African woman coming from an African country via an Arab nation. The detected ....

Tunisia records 138 new coronavirus cases

Date: 2021-12-01 20:58:13 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:117 - ID:9298325

TUNIS, Dec 1 (MENA) – Tunisia recorded 138 new coronavirus cases and three deaths within 24 hours, Tunisian Health Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. The deaths take the total number to 25,376, the statement added. As many as 153 ....

Tunisia receives 40 tons of liquid oxygen donated by Saudi Arabia

Date: 2021-12-01 20:38:10 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:114 - ID:9298264

TUNIS, Dec 1 (MENA) – Tunisia, on Wednesday, received 40 tons of liquid oxygen, donated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to support the country's efforts in its fight against coronavirus, the Tunisian News Agency reported. Tunisian Minister of ....

AL chief says "EDEX 2021 significantly adds to national Arab security"

Date: 2021-12-01 19:52:30 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:111 - ID:9298233

CAIRO, Dec 1 (MENA) - Secretary General of the Arab League (AL) Ahmed Abul Gheit on Wednesday paid a tour of the pavilions of Egypt Defense Expo (EDEX 2021) that kicked off on Monday under the aegis of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. During a ....

Lebanon declares curfew for unvaccinated

Date: 2021-12-01 18:33:35 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:98 - ID:9298232

BEIRUT, Dec 1 (MENA) - Lebanon has declared a nighttime curfew for those who did not have at least one jab of the vaccine in a bid to stem a recent rise in coronavirus infections and as a precaution against the new variant. The curfew, to start ....

UAE: 24,744 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in past 24 hours

Date: 2021-12-01 18:10:56 GMT - United Arab Emirates - Arab world - SN:96 - ID:9298090

ABU DHABI, Dec 1 (MENA) - The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced that 24,744 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered during the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 21,895,945, state ....

Abul Gheit lauds distinguished relations between Arab League, Spain

Date: 2021-12-01 17:52:52 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:93 - ID:9298189

CAIRO, Dec 1 (MENA) - Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit lauded on Wednesday distinguished relations binding the Arab League and Spain, saying they reflect deeply-rooted relations between the two sides. He hoped of more cooperation ....

Palestinians in al Quds pay occupation price - Ministry

Date: 2021-12-01 14:09:36 GMT - palestine - Arab world - SN:64 - ID:9297638

RAMALLAH, Dec 1 (MENA) - The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates said on Wednesday that Palestinians in East Jerusalem (al-Quds) pay the price of occupation. The ministry said in a press release that the violations of the ....

Lebanese Foreign Ministry denounces terror attack against Saudi Arabia

Date: 2021-12-01 11:11:06 GMT - Lebanon - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:9297237

BEIRUT, Dec 1 (MENA) - The Foreign Ministry has vehemently condemned the terror attack that targeted Saudi Arabia with an explosive-laden boat at dawn Wednesday. A statement issued by the ministry reiterated Lebanon's continued support to the ....