DUBAI: The UAE and Bahrain have topped the number of people tested for the coronavirus with a combined total of 19,165 per one million individuals, UAE state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday.
The following 22 countries – outside the Gulf region – including South Korea, China, Iceland, Norway and Italy tested 17,814 per million individuals.
Earlier on Tuesday, the UAE’s health ministry reported 15 new confirmed cases in the country, bringing the total number to 113.
The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 200,000 confirmed cases worldwide and killed over 8000 people.
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Gulf countries lead global coronavirus testing data
- The coronavirus pandemic has infected more than 200,000 confirmed cases worldwide and killed over 8000 people
Qatari emir visits LNG exhibition in Doha
- LNG2026 runs until Feb. 5 and features more than 300 companies from the global LNG value chain
- Qatar plays a significant role in the LNG industry as one of the world’s leading producers
LONDON: Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani patronized the launch of the 21st International Conference and Exhibition on Liquefied Natural Gas at the Qatar National Convention Center in Doha this week.
LNG2026 runs until Feb. 5 and features more than 300 companies from the global LNG value chain, including production, processing, liquefaction, storage, transport, distribution and end-use applications.
It hosts a large 800 sq. meter QatarEnergy pavilion showcasing Qatar’s significant role in the LNG industry and its status as one of the world’s leading producers and exporters. Sheikh Tamim visited the exhibition pavilions, discussing innovations and technologies in the energy sector with senior officials from international companies, according to Qatar News Agency.
Digital technology plays a crucial role in the exhibition, highlighting companies that use AI, big data analytics and intelligent systems to improve LNG operations, QNA reported.
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