RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced 11 deaths from COVID-19 and 609 new infections on Saturday.
Of the new cases, 161 were recorded in Riyadh, 106 in Makkah, 74 in the Eastern Province, 55 in Jazan, 48 in Asir, 30 in Madinah, 28 in Najran, 15 in Al-Baha, 14 in Hail, 14 in the Northern Borders region, 12 in Tabuk, and 10 in Al-Jouf.
The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom increased to 522,009 after 1,651 more patients recovered from the virus.
A total of 8,399 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far.
Over 31.4 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the Kingdom to date.
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Saudi Arabia announces 11 more COVID-19 deaths
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Saudi Arabia announces 11 more COVID-19 deaths
- The total number of recoveries in the Kingdom has increased to 522,009
- A total of 8,399 people have succumbed to the virus in the Kingdom so far
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
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