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Diplomatic Quarter: Pakistani ambassador sends off first batch of stranded nationals

RIYADH: The Pakistani Embassy and Consulate in Saudi Arabia have started repatriation of stranded nationals to their homeland with the first two flights taking off from Riyadh and Jeddah. “The Pakistan Embassy in Riyadh coordinated the

Saudi Arabia records its highest daily COVID-19 recovery total

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health confirmed 1,687 new COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, raising the total to 31,938. It also reported nine additional deaths, taking the total number of fatalities from the coronavirus disease to

Some workers returning to offices in Riyadh as Kingdom relaxes curfew

RIYADH: Some offices in the Saudi capital have partly returned to work on a rotation basis after the relaxation of curfew hours during Ramadan. The curfew across Saudi Arabia was partially lifted early on April 26, with the exception of Makkah

Mobile applications make charity easier this Ramadan

JEDDAH: As charity is considered to be one of the most important good deeds and virtues to be practised during Ramadan, Muslims are keen to help in

Saudi health minister: 96% of Kingdom’s coronavirus allocated ICU beds remain empty

RIYADH: Saudi Health Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah said on Wednesday that the Kingdom’s increased coronavirus cases were due to more

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM launches 1st technical diploma program

TABUK: NEOM on Tuesday launched its first diploma program, which aims to improve the technical skills of more than 6,000 trainees in the next five

Makkah police arrest 13 for celebratory gunfire

MAKKAH: Makkah police have arrested 13 people for celebratory gunfire and referred them to the Saudi Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution for trial. Arab News’ sources said the group had been heralding a friend’s release

Saudi Arabia announces nine new COVID-19 deaths as firms donate $266m to virus fight

JEDDAH: Businesses and major corporations in Saudi Arabia have donated more than SR1 billion ($266 million) to help tackle the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Health Ministry. Dr. Ibrahim Al-Haidari, of the Health

Saudi Arabia announces penalties for those breaching coronavirus measures

RIYADH: People violating measures designed to stop the spread of coronavirus could be sent to jail, Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry said Tuesday. The royal order was issued out of concern for the health and safety of citizens and

Saudi justice minister launches platform for liquidations, sales activities

RIYADH: Minister of Justice and chairman of Entrustment and Liquidation Center (Infath) Waleed Al-Samaani on Sunday launched the center’s website and the service providers’ platform. The platform will enable those who are eligible