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Saudi Arabia and China sign $265m deal to fight coronavirus

China will supply Saudi Arabia with 9 million coronavirus test kits, 500 specialist technicians and six test laboratories in a $265 million deal signed on Sunday. The agreement between the Kingdom’s National Unified Procurement Company

Strict new regulations for Saudi stores, malls to re-open

Saudi retail stores and shopping malls have been given strict new rules governing their reopening as the coronavirus curfew is eased, including disinfection every 24 hours and a ban on customers paying with banknotes. Shoppers must adhere to

Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the kingdom while keeping a 24-hour curfew in Mecca and in previously isolated neighbourhoods, state news agency (SPA) said early on Sunday. The

Saudi Arabia, South Korea agree data exchange deal

The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) signed a program to exchange intellectual property data with the Korean Intellectual Property

Saudi king increases Ramadan meals project funding in 18 countries

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has approved an increase in funding to SR5 million ($1.3 million) for Ramadan meals projects in 18 countries around

Women ‘playing key role in the battle against coronavirus pandemic’: Women 20 chair

Women are on the frontline in the battle against the coronavirus, says Dr. Thoraya Obaid, chair of Women 20, an official G20 engagement

Saudi FII’s first virtual event ponders lessons of coronavirus pandemic

The lessons that can be learned from the coronavirus crisis, and how they can be used to develop a roadmap for the future, were the main topics of discussion on Thursday during the first virtual event organized by the Future Investment

Saudi G20 presidency calls for increased contributions to COVID-19 global fight

The Saudi presidency of the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday called for more urgent donations to fund the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop needed vaccines. In a press statement, the G20 presidency urged countries,

Online shopping in Saudi Arabia jumps 400% during coronavirus pandemic

Online shopping in Saudi Arabia has jumped by 400 percent in the past two months, resulting in 30,000 complaints or reports of shipping delays, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Investment. Abdulrahman Al-Hussein, the ministry’s

MBC Group – HOT ON THE HEELS OF COVID-19 TV CONSUMPTION INCREASE, RAMADAN IS TRENDING TO BE THE BIGGEST EVER

Ramadan has always been the month which delivers the greatest impact to brands and TV advertisers across the Arab world. With the Holy Month just around the corner, MBC Group’s Covid-19 induced #STAY_AT_HOME initiative is anticipating