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20 research papers by aspiring Saudi high school grads OK’d for commercial use
A total of 20 research and science projects were selected to be prepared for commercial use and introduced to the Saudi market as a result of a partnership between leading skill developing and entrepreneurial entities. The Small and Medium
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Saudi Arabia opens world’s largest camel hospital
Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Sunday inaugurated the world’s biggest camel hospital in Buraidah. The Salam Veterinary Hospital will also have a modern research facility to diagnose diseases related to camels. The governor said the
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$800bn plan to turn Riyadh into cultural hub for the Middle East
Saudi Arabia is launching a SR3 trillion ($800 billion) plan to double the size of Riyadh in the next decade and transform it into an economic, social and cultural hub for the region. The ambitious strategy for the capital city was unveiled by
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Makkah mayor chairs virtual meeting to discuss plans for Hajj season
Makkah Mayor Mohammed Abdullah Al-Quwaihis chaired a virtual meeting on Sunday to discuss plans for this year’s Hajj
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More than half-a-million people benefit from Tetamman clinics, Takkad centers in Saudi Arabia
Health Ministry spokesman Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Aly revealed on Sunday that more than 500,000 people have visited Tetamman clinics and Takkad
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Saudi Arabia issues protocols to ensure safety of pilgrims during Hajj
With coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases still surging throughout the world, Saudi Arabia has limited the number of pilgrims to performing this
Read More13 women appointed to Saudi Human Rights Commission
Thirteen women have been appointed to the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) under a royal decree issued by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. The appointments mean half the positions on the commission’s council will be occupied by women
Read MoreNew COVID-19 protocols aimed at spurring commercial activity in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a list of COVID-19 precautionary regulations for commercial establishments to follow now that they can resume services. The long list covers a broad range of businesses and entities such as
Read MoreSaudi ministry labs pass disease proficiency tests
Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture laboratories have passed nine proficiency tests for epidemic and zoonotic diseases, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Hamad Al-Batshan, deputy minister for animal resources, said that these
Read MoreCOVID-19 recovery rate for children with chronic illness equal to healthy peers
The Saudi Health Ministry has said that children make up the smallest percentage of confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases in the Kingdom, and that there is no difference in the recovery rate between healthy and chronically ill
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