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Ministry makes 14-day gap between two Umrahs mandatory

MAKKAH: Pilgrims must wait 14 days before booking another date for Umrah, while the Eatmarna app will be launched on Android soon, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said. “Pilgrims can perform Umrah twice, but must wait 14 days before

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman calls Kuwait's new emir Sheikh Nawaf to offer condolences

RIYADH: King Salman made a phone call on Tuesday to Kuwait's next emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to offer his sincere condolences for the loss of his brother, Saudi Press Agency reported. The emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah

King Salman receives closing statement of the Science Group Summit

On behalf of King Salman, Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah on Monday received the closing statement of the Science Group Summit (S20) from the group’s chair, Dr. Anas bin Faris Al-Fares, who is also the president of King Abdul Aziz City

Madinah governor reviews vital transport project

MADINAH: Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Monday chaired a meeting to review a bus rapid transit (BRT) project for Madinah. He said the

Resumption of international flights draws mixed expat reaction

RIYADH: The decision to allow international travel to and from the Kingdom has evoked mixed reactions in the expatriate community. The decision by

2020 G20 Leaders’ Summit to be held virtually on Nov. 21 – 22

RIYADH: The 2020 G20 Leaders’ Summit will be held virtually on November 21 – 22 and will be chaired by the Saudi Arabia's King

Saudi Arabia’s Umrah plan to ensure flow of pilgrims

JEDDAH: As the Kingdom begins to reopen for business, many Saudis and expatriates have found the gradual resumption of Umrah a welcome sign, but remain vigilant. The resumption will take place in three phases, each one with a certain capacity and

Saudi Arabia gives rental relief to municipal space investors

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have approved a plan to exempt investors in municipal spaces about 25 percent of rental fees, state news agency SPA has reported. The decision will help over 50,000 facilities deal with the

Saudi Arabia elected to preside over IAEA committee

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has been elected instead of Iran to head the main committee of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference during its 64th session held currently in Vienna. Seventy out of 112 countries voted for Saudi

Guinness World Records has great expectations for Saudi titles milestone

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s penchant for breaking world records looks set to see the Kingdom smash through the 100 titles mark in the not-too-distant future, officials have predicted. Guinness World Records (GWR), which lists incredible human