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Saudi Arabia records 4,535 COVID-19 cases, two deaths in 24 hours

Saudi Arabia has recorded 4,535 new COVID-19 cases and two virus-related deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A total of 652,354 COVID-19 infections and 8,920 related deaths have been recorded in the Kingdom since the start of the pandemic.There were also 5,072 recoveries in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number to 599,834.Saudi Arabia has administered 55,226,399 vaccine doses to its population of around 34 million.Daily case numbers peaked on January 19, when 5,928 were recorded.Read more: Saudi Arabia marks further drop in daily COVID-19 infections with 4,608 new casesUAE reports 3,020 COVID-19 cases, four new deaths in 24 hoursRio carnival postponed as COVID-19 cases surge in Brazil
Source: Al Arabiya
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Qatar in talks with the US on supplying Europe with gas as Russia, Ukraine tensions mount

More than 40% of Europe’s liquified natural gas (LNG) supply comes from Russia, and almost a third of the latter’s gas passes through Ukraine. US officials have reportedly been in talks with leading LNG supplier, Qatar, to provide Europe with gas shipments in the event of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Bloomberg reported citing ..
Source: Albawaba
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Qatari officials mourn death of former QF president

The late educator was known for his remarkable achievements in local education. Qatar Foundation’s (QF) former president, Dr. Fathy Saoud, passed away on Saturday, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Doha’s education sector. Dr. Saoud was amongst QF’s founding members, witnessing the growth of the educational and research hub throughout the past 25 years. Key ..
Source: Albawaba
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UAE forces destroy Houthi launch site that targeted Abu Dhabi: Defense ministry

United Arab Emirates forces have destroyed the launch site from which the Iran-backed Houthi militia fired two blocked missiles toward Abu Dhabi early Monday morning, according to the UAE Ministry of Defense.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.An F-16 fighter jet struck the location in al-Jawf, in northern Yemen, at 4:10 a.m.The two missiles were intercepted over the UAE capital Abu Dhabi and there were no reported casualties or injuries, the defense ministry revealed in an earlier statement.The attempted attack came one week after Iran-backed Houthis targeted Abu Dhabi with two drones, causing three fatalities.One Pakistani and two Indian nationals were killed, and six others were injured - ranging from light to medium - when the incident took place at 10 a.m. on Monday January 17, according to WAM and ADNOC.It was a rare instance of attacks on UAE soil, often seen as a safe haven in a turbulent region.The UAE intervened in Yemen’s civil war in 2015 as part of the Arab Coalition with Saudi Arabia.It scaled down its operations in 2019. The coalition made significant advances in early January, taking the Shabwa and Ain districts.A UAE cargo ship, the Rwabee, was hijacked by Houthi forces on the night of January 1.The vessel was on its way from Socotra Island in Yemen to the port of Jazan in Saudi Arabia, carrying equipment leased by a Saudi company used in a field hospital on the island, according to the Arab Coalition.The Houthis claimed that the vessel was carrying military equipment.Onboard were seven Indian sailors, an Ethiopian, and Indonesian, a Filipino, and a sailor from Myanmar.Read more:UAE, Saudi Arabia thwart separate Houthi attacksThree dead, six injured in Abu Dhabi tanker fire; Iran-backed Houthis claim attackYemen’s forces take control of Shabwa province from Iran-backed Houthis
Source: Al Arabiya
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