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Saudi King praises role of women at W20 summit
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has praised the exceptional role played by women during the coronavirus pandemic. In a speech delivered at the end of the W20, the G20 women’s engagement group, on Wednesday, King Salman said:
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Philippines reports 1,509 new coronavirus cases, 60 more deaths
MANILA: The Philippine health ministry on Wednesday confirmed 1,509 new coronavirus infections, its lowest daily increase in cases in more than six weeks. In a bulletin, the ministry said there were 60 additional COVID-19 deaths confirmed. Total
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More than 125k perform Umrah during first phase
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said that more than 125,000 people had performed Umrah in the first phase of its return, confirming that no infections had been recorded among pilgrims so far. “The first phase was
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Leading figures to talk world’s future at Saudi forum
Renowned speakers will discuss the world’s future on Nov. 8 and 9 at the International Conference on Giftedness and Creativity. The event is
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Saudi Arabia first in Arab world for issuing scientific papers on virus
Saudi Arabia was ranked first in the Arab world for issuing scientific papers on the coronavirus, the government heard on Tuesday. King Salman
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Saudi Arabia appoints second female ambassador
Saudi Arabia has appointed Amal Yahya Al-Moallimi as the ambassador to Norway – making her the Kingdom’s second female ambassador, state
Read MoreTaiwan says won’t be intimidated by China’s ‘hooligan’ diplomats
TAIPEI: Taiwan will not be intimidated by China’s “hooligan” officials and will continue to celebrate its national day around the world, the government said on Tuesday, after Taiwan said Chinese diplomats had tried to charge into a
Read MoreSaudi pavilion at Expo 2020 launches job portal
JEDDAH: The Saudi pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai announced the launch of its online recruitment platform on Monday. The platform offers jobs in different fields such as customer services, crowd management, VIP and protocol, health and safety and tour
Read MoreSaudi Arabia to launch national strategy at AI summit
RIYADH: The Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit “AI for the Good of Humanity” will begin on Wednesday in Riyadh under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Organized by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), the
Read MoreWorshippers’ safety is Saudi Arabia’s top priority, says Hajj minister
JEDDAH: Saudi Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Mohammed Saleh Benten said on Monday health, safety, and security of worshippers are at the top of the government’s priorities. Speaking at an online seminar titled “Umrah amid simple procedures
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