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AMAALA AND OCEANOSCIENTIFIC STEER ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH SAILING EXPEDITION
Two-week scientific expedition to study the impact of chemical contaminants on water bodies as well as human health Maxi-catamaran AMAALA Explorer, a zero-carbon emission vessel, ceremonially launched by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco
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India records 46,253 new coronavirus cases
India recorded 46,253 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours, health ministry data showed on Wednesday, with cases rising again in some parts including the capital New Delhi. With 8.3 million confirmed coronavirus cases, India is the
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Saudi Arabia driving forward with transport benefits for women
JEDDAH: Wusool, a program to help Saudi women in the private sector with transport costs, has been updated to benefit more working women in the Kingdom. Backed by the Saudi Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF), the program aims to cut
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Experts at Saudi forum to review vaccines’ progress
JEDDAH: The 11th KAIMRC Annual Forum for Medical Research, starting virtually on Wednesday, will discuss global challenges and prospects related to
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Indonesian delegation lauds Saudi efforts to serve pilgrims
MAKKAH: Saudi authorities are taking great care of the first batch of Indonesian Umrah pilgrims that arrived in the first week of November, said Joko
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First International Standards Summit opens on Nov. 4
RIYADH: The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), in partnership with local and international bodies, will launch the first
Read MoreSaudi deal to support transportation networks in Yemen
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Transport Ministry on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation to support development of vital sectors in the war-torn country. Transport Minister Saleh bin Nasser
Read MoreAfghanistan mourns after 22 killed in university attack
Stunned students demonstrated outside Kabul University on Tuesday after at least 22 people were killed in a brutal, on-campus attack claimed by Daesh. Holding banners stating: “Stop Killing Us,” the small gathering came as Afghanistan
Read MoreAllies must take note of Iran’s belligerence, says Saudi FM
The Saudi foreign minister on Monday appealed to the international community to take note of Iran’s belligerence in the Middle East. Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Iran’s repeated violations of international treaties, its interference
Read MorePakistani pilgrims feeling ‘blessed’ as they arrive in Makkah for Umrah
Pakistani pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week for Umrah said they felt blessed to be among the few hundred foreigners performing the holy ritual, following a loosening of travel bans to check the spread of coronavirus. Saudi Arabia closed
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