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May 2021 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News
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- Iran Talks With Saudi Arabia on Restoring Relations Continue in 'Good Atmosphere' Sputnik 31 May 2021 -- Last month, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Iran and Saudi Arabia, "as two important countries in the region and the Muslim world," had a chance to open a "new chapter of interaction and cooperation".
- Iran Says Talks On Reaching 'Common Understanding' With Saudi Arabia Taking Place In 'Good Atmosphere' RFE/RL 31 May 2021 -- Iran says ongoing talks on reaching a "common understanding" with regional rival Saudi Arabia are taking place in a "good atmosphere."
- RSNF Commander Patronizes Ceremony of His Majesty King Saud's Ship Keel Laying SPA 28 May 2021 -- Under the patronage of Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Lieutenant General Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Ghafili, the Royal Saudi Naval Forces has celebrated the laying of the keel of Royal Saudi Navy first ship of the Tuwaiq project, which was officially named His Majesty King Saud Ship (HMS Saud). The keel laying ceremony was held in Marinette, Wisconsin, USA
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 27 May 2021
- PSAB hosts joint air defense training with RSAF forces CENTCOM 22 May 2021 -- Airmen from three U.S. Air Forces Central wings joined joint and regional partners for Desert Mirage III --- the third iteration of a bilateral event designed to enhance the interoperability and air defense capabilities between partner nation forces – at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia May 18-19.
- Lebanon FM resigns after remarks on Daesh anger Persian Gulf states Press TV 19 May 2021 -- Lebanon's caretaker Foreign Minister Charbel Wehbe has stepped down from office, shortly after he angered the Persian Gulf kingdoms by blaming them for the rise of the Takfiri Daesh group in Syria and Iraq.
- Lebanon's Foreign Minister Resigns After Seeming to Blame Gulf States for Daesh's Emergence Sputnik 19 May 2021 -- The foreign minister's inflammatory statements were instantly criticised by several Gulf countries. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates each summoned the Lebanese ambassador to their country to deliver a note of protest to the minister's claims.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 16 May 2021
- US deploys F-18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as tensions escalate in Middle East Press TV 13 May 2021 -- The United States has deployed F-18 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- US Deploys F-18 Fighters to Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Violence in Mideast Sputnik 13 May 2021 -- The United States Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT) announced on Thursday that F-18 fighter jets were deployed to Saudi Arabia to promote security and stability amid the escalating violence in the Middle East.
- Health Ministry: 1,020 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 908 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 12 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 1,020 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 429,389, including 9,268 active cases.
- Health Ministry: 999 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,286 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 11 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 999 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 428,369, including 9,169 active cases.
- Saudi Arabia to impose institutional quarantine on arriving passengers People's Daily 11 May 2021 -- Saudi Arabia will impose institutional quarantine on arriving passengers starting May 20, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
- US Responds Cautiously to Efforts by Iran, Saudi Arabia to End Tensions VOA 11 May 2021 -- The United States has cautiously responded to confirmation that its Middle East rival, Iran, has been holding rare talks with U.S. ally Saudi Arabia on reviving strained relations between the two neighboring regional powers.
- Health Ministry: 986 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,076 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 10 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 986 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 427,370, including 9,469 active cases.
- Iran Says 'Too Soon' To Discuss Results Of Talks With Rival Saudi Arabia RFE/RL 10 May 2021 -- Iran has for the first time confirmed that it is holding talks with its bitter regional rival Saudi Arabia, saying that de-escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf is in the interest of both nations and the region.
- Iran Officially Confirms Holding Negotiations With Saudi Arabia to Mend Ties Sputnik 10 May 2021 -- The two countries cut bilateral ties in 2016 over scandals around the execution of a Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia and Riyadh's claims of Iran's meddling in the domestic affairs of regional powers, including the kingdom's.
- Health Ministry: 942 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,064 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 09 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 942 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 426,384, including 9,572 active cases.
- Health Ministry: 997 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,026 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 08 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 997 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 425,442, including 9,707 active cases.
- Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Take Steps To Improve Strained Ties RFE/RL 08 May 2021 -- Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed agreements to improve ties after months of strained relations over the disputed region of Kashmir.
- Pakistan PM Khan Begins 'Important' Saudi Visit VOA 08 May 2021 -- Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan began on Friday a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia to boost historically close relations between the two longtime allied nations.
- Health Ministry: 1,039 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,061 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 07 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 1,039 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 424,445, including 9,750 active cases.
- Saudi Official Confirms Talks With Iran: 'We Hope They Prove Successful' Sputnik 07 May 2021 -- The official also said that it was too early to judge the outcome of the talks and that Saudi Arabia wanted to see "verifiable deeds".
- Pakistan's Khan Arrives In Saudi Arabia For Talks On Better Ties RFE/RL Gandhara 07 May 2021 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Saudi Arabia late on May 7, kicking off a two-day visit to a traditional ally but with whom relations have been strained recently.
- MoH: Over 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across Saudi Arabia SPA 06 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced that more than 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered through 587 vaccination centers across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These centers, which are equipped and supported with all the basic requirements, are witnessing a great turnout from the members of the community to get inoculated amid regulatory and precautionary measures to maintain their health and safety, the ministry stated.
- Health Ministry: 1,090 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 982 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 06 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 1,090 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 423,406, including 9,785 active cases.
- Riyadh Governor Approves Launch of Careful Society Campaign to Rise No. of COVID-19 Vaccinated People SPA 06 May 2021 -- Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh region, approved the launch of the Careful Society Campaign, in cooperation among the Women's Committee for Community Development, the Family Affairs Committee of the Regional Council and the Health Volunteering Society "Athar".
- Health Ministry: 1,016 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 900 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 05 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 1,016 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 422,316, including 9,691 active cases.
- Iraqi President Confirms Several Rounds Of Iran-Saudi Talks RFE/RL 05 May 2021 -- Iraqi President Barham Salih says his country has hosted multiple rounds of talks between Saudi and Iranian officials, confirming reports of diplomacy to defuse tensions between the Middle Eastern rivals.
- Health Ministry: 999 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,005 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 04 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 999 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 421,300, including 9,587 active cases.
- Health Ministry: 953 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,038 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 03 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 953 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 420,301, including 9,607 active cases.
- Health Ministry: 937 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, 1,120 Recoveries Reported in Saudi Arabia SPA 02 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 937 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 419,348, including 9,705 active cases.
- Health Ministry: 1,048 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Saudi Arabia SPA 01 May 2021 -- The Ministry of Health announced today in a statement that 1,048 new confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number to 418,411, including 9,899 active cases.
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