UAE cancels events, flights – ZAWYA

UAE cancels events, flights – ZAWYA

No deaths in Gulf Arab states, most cases linked to Iran. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have taken the most drastic steps, cancelling all international flights.. Saudi Arabia, which reported 17 new cases on Saturday bringing its total to 103, said two-week flight suspensions would start on Sunday, while Kuwait did not specify a length for its grounding which began on Saturday.. Saudi Arabia and Oman cancelled all sporting events until further notice, state media said.. Qatar confirmed 17 new infections on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases to 337, the highest in the GCC, followed by Bahrain with 211 and Kuwait with 104.. Gulf health authorities have stepped up pleas to avoid gatherings and are sanitising public places..