Abbas was speaking on the 57th anniversary of the launch of the first attack on Israel by his ruling Fatah faction, just days after his meeting with Defense Minister Benny Gantz
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Saudi Arabia celebrates New Year’s Eve for first time in Boulevard Riyadh City
Fireworks lit up the sky above Riyadh on Friday for only the second time in the Saudi Arabia’s history after COVID-19 halted celebrations last year.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“On the screens of Boulevard Riyadh City, we counted from 10 till we reached 2022. Together we celebrated new beginnings in which we further live out our imagination,” a Twitter video caption read on the Riyadh Season account.Many people gathered to celebrate together at Riyadh City Boulevard, a popular leisure destination with a number of restaurants, stores and gaming centers.One reveler, Lamia Ahmed, told Reuters she was “very happy” with the “fantastic celebrations,” which would only normally be found in foreign countries.This was the first time New Year’s Eve celebrations were held at the newly opened destination.Launched on October 20, Boulevard Riyadh City zone, located in the north of the capital Riyadh, is one of the top tourist destinations of Riyadh Season 2021. Visitors can find all types of entertainment including various activities, in addition to a dancing fountain, global toys centers, restaurants, cafes and several theaters for plays and music performances.Fourteen Arab singers performAlso a part of the Riyadh Season celebrations, 14 top Arab celebrities took to the stage to perform during one of the largest concerts held on New Year’s Eve. The event was held at the Mohammed Abdo theater, a venue named after the legendary Saudi Arabian singer.Some of those who performed during the event named “Riyadh Trio Night” included Ahlam, Mohammed Abdo, Asala, Nawal al-Kuwaitiyah, Majid al-Mohandes and others.COVID-19 restrictions in Saudi ArabiaAs celebrations were allowed to go on, authorities had reimplemented several measures to protect against the spread of the coronavirus.The Kingdom reinforced wearing masks in public places, including outdoor events, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases locally and worldwide, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Thursday.With ReutersRead more:Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season attracts 4.5 million visitors in one monthSaudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season 2021 offers 64 hours of entertainment a day
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UAE’s COVID-19 cases rise to 2,556, with 908 recoveries, one death in last 24 hours
The UAE announced on Saturday 2,556 new daily coronavirus cases, an increase of 130 infections, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to 764,493.The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) also announced one death due to COVID-19 complications over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,165.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.MoHAP also noted that an additional 908 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 745,963.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Ministry said that it conducted 463,616 additional COVID-19 tests during the past 24 hours.Read more: China ends 2021 with highest weekly COVID-19 cases since taming original epidemic
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Full Article: UAE’s COVID-19 cases rise to 2,556, with 908 recoveries, one death in last 24 hours
EU drafts plan to label gas and nuclear investments as green
The European Commission is expected to propose rules in January deciding whether gas and nuclear projects will be included in the EU "sustainable finance taxonomy".
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Rally in Baghdad on anniversary of Iran general Qassem Soleimani’s death
Chanting anti-American slogans, hundreds of people rallied in the Iraqi capital on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the killing of a powerful Iranian general and a top Iraqi militia leader in a US drone strike.The crowd called for the expulsion of remaining American forces from Iraq during the demonstration commemorating the airstrike at Baghdad airport. Killed were Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was the head of Iran’s elite Quds Force, and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandes, deputy commander of Iran-backed militias in Iraq known as the Popular Mobilization Unit.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We will not let you stay after today on in the land of the martyrs,” some of the placards read. American and Israeli flags were strewn on the ground, with people trampling on them.The killing of Soleimani and al-Mohandes at Baghdad’s airport pushed Iran and the US perilously close to all-out conflict and sparked outrage in Iraq, leading parliament to pass a non-binding resolution days later calling for the expulsion of all foreign troops from Iraq.The US-led coalition formally ended its combat mission supporting Iraqi forces in the ongoing fight against the ISIS group at the end of December.Some 2,500 troops will remain for the foreseeable future, however, to continue supporting Iraqi forces in an advisory role. Some militia leaders have insisted on the departure of all US troops.“We will not accept anything less than full withdrawal as revenge for the blood of our martyrs,” said Hadi al-Ameri, head of an Iran-aligned coalition.Supporters of Iran-aligned Shiite factions were bused in from various Iraqi provinces to the rally in Jadriyah, near the headquarters of the powerful militias.Read more: Biden White House also ‘responsible’ for Qassem Soleimani killing: Iran
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UAE to ban non-vaccinated citizens from traveling abroad from January 10
The United Arab Emirates will ban non-vaccinated Emirati citizens from traveling abroad from Jan. 10, according to the state news agency WAM reported, citing the foreign ministry and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.The report said that fully vaccinated citizens would also require a booster shot to be eligible to travel. The ban would not apply to those with medical or humanitarian exemptions.Read the latest updates in our dedicated coronavirus section.The UAE has pushed a comprehensive vaccination campaign for its nearly 10 million population.On Saturday, the UAE announced 2,556 new daily coronavirus cases, an increasing of 130 infections, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the country to 764,493.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) also announced one death due to COVID-19 complications over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths in the country to 2,165.With ReutersRead more: Dubai airport ‘100 percent operational’ for first time since pandemicExpo 2020 Dubai continues to operate safely, responsibly amid COVID-19: Organizers
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Islamic Jihad threatens Israel as hunger-striking detainee reported in critical condition
The detainee, Hisham Abu Hawwash, has been on a hunger strike for 138 days in protest of his administrative detention.
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Israeli deputy minister filmed at New Years party without mask
Prime Minister Bennett asked every member of the cabinet to avoid crowded events and to set an example in regards to wearing masks.
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Watch: Snow turns Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk region white on New Year’s Day
Snow blanketed Saudi Arabia’s northwestern city of Tabuk on New Year’s Day, videos on social media showed.Images shared by state news agency SPA showed cars covered in snow and people wearing thick closes enjoying the rare sight of snow in the Kingdom.State broadcaster Ekhbariya’s correspondent appeared on TV to report how people flocked to the region to enjoy the snow on al-Lawz mountain near Tabuk area.Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense called on everyone “to be vigilant” amid low visibility, and the possibility of heavy rainfall and thunder until Monday.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Read more:Saudi Arabia celebrates New Year’s Eve for first time in Boulevard Riyadh City
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Russia-China ties will be the big story of 2022 – analysis
A new report in the Russian press has said that Russia and China cooperated very well in 2021.
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