January 2022 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News

KSA Ranked Second among the World's Most Responsive and Flexible Countries in Dealing with COVID-19 SPA 31 Jan 2022 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked second in Bloomberg COVID-19 Resilience Ranking for January, 2022. This qualitative advance reflects the effectiveness of health and economic response plans developed by the Saudi government in dealing with the pandemic.
Saudi Arabia Reports 4,211 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,162 Recoveries SPA 31 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,211 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,162 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Health Spokesman: COVID-19 Cases are Returning to Reassuring Positive Levels SPA 30 Jan 2022 -- Assistant Minister of Health and Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said, "We are witnessing the return of COVID-19 cases in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to more reassuring positive levels", adding that the ministry is following up on the rest of the cases.
Ministry of Health Reports 3,669 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,375 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 30 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 3,669 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,375 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
MoH Reports 3,913 Cases of COVID-19, 4,284 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 29 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) recorded, in the past 24 hours, 3,913 confirmed cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of infections in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 679,384.
GCC Secretary General: The "Arab Gulf Security 3" Exercise is a Message of Determination and Peace SPA 29 Jan 2022 -- Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States, has affirmed that the security of the GCC states is indivisible, asserting that the "Arab Gulf Security 3" Exercise is a message of determination and peace.
Interior Minister Patronizes Closing Ceremony of "Arab Gulf Security 3" Joint Tactical Exercise SPA 29 Jan 2022 -- Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior, has patronized the conclusion of the "Arab Gulf Security 3" joint tactical exercise of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States security services, which was hosted by the Interior Ministry's Security Forces Training Institute in Abqaiq.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,474 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,445 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 28 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,474 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,445 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,738 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,973 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 27 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,738 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,973 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,526 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,772 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 26 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,526 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,772 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq to link power grids but Iran not out of picture Press TV 26 Jan 2022 -- Saudi Arabia and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to link their power grids, Saudi state press agency SPA reports.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,541 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,212 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 25 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,541 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,212 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,838 New COVID-19 Cases, 6,296 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 24 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,838 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,296 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Number of Doses given in Saudi Arabia Reaches more than 55 Million Doses, Says Health Ministry Spokesman SPA 23 Jan 2022 -- Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said that the world is still witnessing daily cases of the coronavirus, and that there is a race to provide vaccines.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,535 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,072 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 23 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,535 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,072 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Joint Saudi-US Exercise "Prevention Shield 3" Continues SPA 23 Jan 2022 -- The Saudi Armed Forces and the friendly US forces, with the participation of several government agencies, continue the "Prevention Shield 3" exercise, which started several days ago as part of the joint exercise plan between the two friendly countries with the aim of training and planning for crisis management resulting from weapons of mass destruction.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,608 Cases of COVID-19, 4,622 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 22 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced, in the past 24 hours, the registration of 4,608 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, bringing the total number of infections to 647,819.
Saudi Ministry of Health Reports 4,884 New COVID-19 Cases, 6,090 Recoveries in the Country SPA 21 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,884 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 6,090 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 21 Jan 2022
Ministry of Health Reports 5,591 New COVID-19 Cases, 5,238 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 20 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,591 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 5,238 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Saudi and Egyptian Armed Forces Conclude "Tabuk-5" Exercise SPA 20 Jan 2022 -- The Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) and the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) concluded their Tabuk-5 maneuvers that were conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's northwestern region.
Security Services of GCC Continue Virtual Operations in Joint Exercise "Arab Gulf Security 3" SPA 20 Jan 2022 -- The security services of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) of Arab States have continued the specialized virtual security operations in the joint tactical exercise "Arab Gulf Security 3", at the site of the exercise operations in the Eastern Province.
Ministry of Health Reports 5,928 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,981 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 19 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,928 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,981 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Saudi-led warplanes intensify airstrikes against Yemeni capital Press TV 19 Jan 2022 -- The Saudi-led war coalition has sharply intensified its airstrikes against residential areas across Sana'a following the Yemeni army's decisive retaliatory raids on the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s soil.
Ministry of Health Reports 5,873 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,535 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 18 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,873 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,535 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Saudi jets ferociously bomb Yemen as details of retaliation deep inside UAE emerge Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Saudi warplanes have launched ferocious air raids on Sana'a and other cities after Yemen carried out airstrikes against strategic facilities in the United Arab Emirates in retaliation for its role in the protracted war on the country.
Ministry of Health Reports 5,505 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,349 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 17 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,505 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 4,349 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
US businesses sour on Saudi Arabia in blow to crown prince's growth plans: WSJ Press TV 17 Jan 2022 -- American companies are scaling back their operations in Saudi Arabia as business environment has become more hostile in the country, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Iran Open to Reviving Riyadh Embassy as Diplomats Arrive in Saudi Arabia for First Time Since 2016 Sputnik 17 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations in 2016 after the Saudi Embassy in Tehran was attacked by a mob of protesters following Riyadh's execution of a senior Shiite cleric. The wars in Syria and Yemen, combined with Saudi Arabia's support for the GOP's hard line against Iran, served to further weaken ties.
Thawing ties: Three Iranian diplomats in Saudi Arabia to take up OIC posts Press TV 17 Jan 2022 -- Three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the kingdom, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says.
Ministry of Health Starts Second Phase of Coronavirus Vaccination for Children Aged 5-11 SPA 16 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) has provided the first dose of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for children aged 5-11, adding that booking a COVID-19 vaccine appointment is through Tawakkalna and Sehaty apps.
Ministry of Health Reports 5,477 New COVID-19 Cases, 3,405 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 16 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,477 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 3,405 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Royal Saudi Land Forces and Egyptian Armed Forces Continue Executing "Tabuk-5" Exercise SPA 16 Jan 2022 -- The Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) and the Egyptian Armed Forces (EAF) continued executing the activities of the Tabuk-5 exercise in the northwestern region, part of the series of joint (Tabuk-5) exercises co-implemented by RSLF and EAF to raise the level of integration, unify the military cooperation and enhance the capabilities of the participating forces.
MoH Reports 5,281 New Cases of COVID-19, and 2,996 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 15 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 5,281 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 2,996 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
Royal Saudi Naval Forces Carry Out "Crossing Exercise" with French Naval Forces SPA 15 Jan 2022 -- The Western Fleet of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces have carried out "Crossing Exercise" on the Red Sea with the French Naval Forces.
Iran, Saudi Arabia embassies preparing to reopen: Iranian MP ISNA 15 Jan 2022 -- A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission announced that the relations of Iran and Saudi Arabia are being revived and embassies of the two important countries are preparing to reopen.
Iran, Saudi Arabia reviving ties, preparing to re-open embassies: Lawmaker Press TV 15 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia are reviving bilateral relations severed five years ago over a host of issues and preparing to reopen embassies, an Iranian lawmaker says.
MoH Reports 5,628 New Cases of COVID-19, 3,511 Recoveries SPA 14 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 5,628 new cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), 3,511 recoveries and 287 critical cases in the past 24 hours.
GCC Security Forces Arrive in Dammam to Participate in Arabian Gulf Security 3 Exercise in the Eastern Region SPA 14 Jan 2022 -- Security forces of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) arrived on Thursday in Dammam to participate in the joint Arabian Gulf Security 3 tactical exercise scheduled to be held in the Eastern Region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it was reported today.
Ministry of Health Reports 5,499 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,978 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 13 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,499 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2,978 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Qatari Security Force Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate in (Arabian Gulf Security 3) Exercise SPA 13 Jan 2022 -- The security force of Qatar, participating in the joint Gulf tactical exercise of the security services of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) for Arab States (Arabian Gulf Security 3), which is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in the exercise operations area in the Eastern region.
Kuwaiti Security Force Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate in (Arabian Gulf Security 3) Exercise SPA 13 Jan 2022 -- The security force of the State of Kuwait, participating in the joint Gulf tactical exercise of the security services of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) for Arab States (Arabian Gulf Security 3), which is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in the exercise operations area in the Eastern region.
Bahraini Security Force Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate in (Arabian Gulf Security 3) Exercise SPA 13 Jan 2022 -- The security force of the Kingdom of Bahrain, participating in the joint Gulf tactical exercise of the security services of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC) for Arab States (Arabian Gulf Security 3), which is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in the exercise operations area in the Eastern region.
Royal Oman Police' Security Force Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate in Joint Exercise "Arab Gulf Security 3" SPA 13 Jan 2022 -- A security force from Royal Oman Police has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the joint tactical exercise of the security forces from Gulf Cooperation Council member states "Arab Gulf Security 3".
UAE security forces arrives to participate in GCC Security Exercise 3 SPA 13 Jan 2022 -- The security force of the United Arab Emirates has arrived to participate in the joint Arab Gulf tactical exercise of the security services of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and taking place in the Eastern Province.
Ministry of Health Reports 5,362 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,499 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 12 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 5,362 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2,499 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,652 New COVID-19 Cases, 2,051 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 11 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,652 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 2,051 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 4,778 New COVID-19 Cases, 893 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 10 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 4,778 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 893 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Iran to Hold New Round of Talks With Saudi Arabia in Iraq, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 10 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia will soon hold the fifth round of negotiations in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad to resolve existing differences between the countries, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said on Monday.
Ministry of Health Reports 3,460 New COVID-19 Cases, 843 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 09 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 3,460 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 843 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Vaccines have Contributed to Protecting Society and Reducing Critical Corona Cases, Says Health Ministry Spokesman SPA 09 Jan 2022 -- Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said today that the world is still witnessing daily cases of the coronavirus, with an accelerating race worldwide to provide vaccines.
Royal Saudi Land Forces (RSLF) Execute (Tabuk-5) Exercise in Northwestern Region SPA 09 Jan 2022 -- Commander of the Northwest Region Maj. General Hussein bin Saeed Al-Qahtani attended the mixed bilateral ground exercise (Tabuk-5), which was launched last Thursday, with the participation of Egyptian land forces, it was reported today.
Safe Beach-5 Drill Kicks off at Eastern Fleet with Participation of Royal Saudi Naval Forces, Royal Jordanian Navy SPA 09 Jan 2022 -- Safe Beach-five, the joint maritime drill jointly implemented by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces and the Royal Jordanian Navy started here today.
Saudi Arabia turns to Persian Gulf allies for resupply of depleted missiles Press TV 09 Jan 2022 -- Saudi Arabia had pleaded with Persian Gulf countries to help the kingdom get interceptor missiles for its US-made Patriot systems amid increasing rocket and drone strikes by Yemeni forces in retaliation for the Riyadh-led bombing campaign, a report says.
Saudi Arabia Reportedly Asks Neighbours for Munitions Pending US Approval of Patriot Sales Sputnik 09 Jan 2022 -- Saudi Arabia has asked neighbours for loans of interceptor missiles as it struggles to fend off Houthi strikes, pending US approval of Patriot missile sales, media said Sunday.
Ministry of Health Reports 3068 New Cases of COVID-19, 793 Recoveries SPA 08 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported 3068 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus (COIVD-19) in the past 24 hours, adding that the number of critical cases reached 134.
Health Ministry Reports 3,575 New Cases of COVID-19, 817 Recoveries SPA 07 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) reported, in the past 24 hours, 3575 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), and 817 recoveries, while the number of critical cases reached 117.
Ministry of Health Reports 3,168 New COVID-19 Cases, 608 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 06 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 3,168 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 608 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 3,045 New COVID-19 Cases, 424 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 05 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 3,045 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 424 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Health Minister Stresses Efficiency of COVID-19 Vaccines in Reducing Hospital Admission SPA 04 Jan 2022 -- Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel stressed that COVID-19 vaccine has proven efficiency in reducing symptoms resulting from contracting the COVID-19 virus and its benefits in reducing the number of cases admitted to hospitals and alleviating pressure on hospitals. He noted that worry now is for categories that have not completed their doses, where the majority of people in ICUs are those who are not fully immunized.
Ministry of Health Reports 2,585 New COVID-19 Cases, 375 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 04 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 2,585 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 375 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Lebanon's Hezbollah Leader Criticizes Saudi Arabia, Deepening Rift VOA 04 Jan 2022 -- The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah militia verbally attacked Saudi Arabia in a Monday evening speech, accusing the Gulf kingdom of helping spread Islamic extremism around the globe and holding Lebanon "hostage." Analysts say that Hezbollah's sparring with Saudi Arabia deprives Lebanon of needed financial help.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud US Dept. of State 04 Jan 2022 -- The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:
Ministry of Health Reports 1,746 New COVID-19 Cases, 341 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 03 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 1,746 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 341 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Cases that Need Health Care, Hospitalization and Admission to Critical Care are Mostly of Individuals who have not Completed Vaccination Doses, Reports Health Spokesman SPA 02 Jan 2022 -- Official Spokesman of the Ministry of Health Dr. Mohammed Al-Abdulaali said that the world is witnessing the highest rate of daily cases since the beginning of the pandemic with the last wave registering the highest rate compared to previous waves of the coronavirus, due to the rapid spread of the omicron variant globally.
Ministry of Health Reports 1,024 New COVID-19 Cases, 298 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 02 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 1,024 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 298 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.
Ministry of Health Reports 846 New COVID-19 Cases, 262 Recoveries in Saudi Arabia SPA 01 Jan 2022 -- The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced the registration of 846 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 262 recoveries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the past 24 hours.

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January 2022 - Saudi Arabia Special Weapons News