Dubai plans to cut carbon emissions by 30 percent by the end of 2030, the emirate’s government media office said on Sunday on its website.The plan is part of a broader strategy, announced by the United Arab Emirates in October, to achieve carbon emission neutrality by 2050, the office said.Read more:Dubai unveils world’s ‘fastest, most expensive’ first responderDubai Police airlift woman with medical emergency from island resort off UAE coastDubai ruler approves 2022 budget with $16.3 billion expenditure
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Dubai plans to cut carbon emissions 30 pct by 2030: Media office
Saudi Arabia records 3,260 COVID-19 cases, one death in 24 hours
Saudi Arabia has recorded 3,260 new COVID-19 cases and one virus-related death in the last 24 hours, according to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Health.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A total of 708,897 COVID-19 cases and 8,954 virus-related deaths have now been recorded in Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the pandemic.Authorities in the Kingdom will offer booster vaccine shots to people immediately after recovering from the virus, the health ministry announced on Friday.The booster shot is available three months after the second dose for people who have not tested positive.On Thursday, the Ministry of Interior announced that citizens traveling outside the country must take a third dose starting from February 9.Exceptions to this rule include those younger than 16 years of age and citizens who have an exempt status on the Tawakkalna application.Booster shots are now required to be considered “immune” in the country’s contact-tracing Tawakkalna app for people over 18 who were vaccinated more than eight months ago.Simultaneously, authorities also passed a law mandating all arrivals into the Kingdom present a negative PCR or antigen test report within 48 hours before departing to and arriving in Saudi Arabia.Read more: Saudi Arabia marks further drop in COVID cases with 3,013 new infections in 24 hoursSaudi Arabia mandates booster shot for citizens traveling out of the countrySaudi Arabia allows booster shot for individuals immediately after COVID-recovery
Source: Al Arabiya
Full Article: Saudi Arabia records 3,260 COVID-19 cases, one death in 24 hours
Sadrist bloc to boycott Iraqi parliament vote for president
The largest bloc in the Iraqi parliament, led by powerful Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr, announced Saturday a boycott of a session called next week to elect the country's president..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Sadrist bloc to boycott Iraqi parliament vote for president
Qatar and NATO envoys hold bilateral meeting in Brussels
Ties between the Gulf state and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) have continued to strengthen over the years. Qatar’s envoy to the European Union and NATO, Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Malki, met with the alliance’s Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană in Brussels on Saturday, where the two discussed bilateral cooperation. Whilst no further details were ..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar and NATO envoys hold bilateral meeting in Brussels
Death of Moroccan boy in well draws sympathy from around world
Rayan Oram, five, was found dead after four-day operation to rescue him from shaft 32 metres deep..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Death of Moroccan boy in well draws sympathy from around world
Qatar dives into global digital economy with largest underwater cable project
Qatar extends its international hub as it takes on a project to further strengthen its communications infrastructure to reach a wider audience ahead of the World Cup 2022..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Qatar dives into global digital economy with largest underwater cable project
Anti-domestic violence play canceled for 'violating' Islamic tradition
Jatt Mayor Khaled Jarrah argued that the show essentially calls for a rebellion against the traditional family roles and violates Islamic law.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Anti-domestic violence play canceled for 'violating' Islamic tradition
Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai visits UAE to strengthen ties
Shabtai will meet with senior officials in the Emirati Interior Ministry and local police commissioners.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel Police Chief Kobi Shabtai visits UAE to strengthen ties
After Houthi attacks, senior US general in UAE to bolster defenses
US Marine General Frank McKenzie visits the UAE and discusses efforts to strengthen UAE defenses after the Iran-aligned Houthis' string of largely failed missile strikes.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: After Houthi attacks, senior US general in UAE to bolster defenses
Iraqi top court suspends Hoshyar Zebari’s bid for president
The court said it had received a complaint from lawmakers that Zebari candidacy was “unconstitutional” because of the graft claims..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Iraqi top court suspends Hoshyar Zebari’s bid for president