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Housing boost for more than 300,000 Saudi families
RIYADH: More than 300,000 Saudi families have so far benefited from the Ministry of Housing’s Sakani program, according to the ministry. The Sakani program offers Saudi nationals access to land and residential housing across eight regions of
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Riyadh health department sets new standards
RIYADH: The General Directorate of Health Affairs in Riyadh has met strict international standards requirements for its implementation of a quality management system. The directorate’s self-resources department achieved International
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KSrelief launches project to distribute 300 tons of dates to the people in Somalia
JEDDAH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has launched a project to distribute 300 tons of dates to the people in Somalia. As many as 122,500 Somalis in the country’s southeastern Benaadir region are expected to
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Saudi Arabia’s caves reveal hidden treasures
MAKKAH: They are among the region’s most striking natural wonders, formed over millions of years by ancient rivers — and still home to
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Saudi education ministry launches new portal with added features
RIYADH: Saudi Education Minister Hamad Al-Sheikh on Tuesday launched an improved version of the ministry’s education portal. It features
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Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University jumps 59 places in global rankings
RIYADH: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) has jumped 59 places as compared to last year to rank 79 globally in the internally
Read MoreNumber of active coronavirus cases falls to 3,777 in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: All of Saudi Arabia’s 13 regions reported fewer than 50 additional cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on Monday, as the number of new infections continues to fall across the country. The figures, announced on Monday, revealed 209
Read More120% rise in female employees in Saudi industries
RIYADH: Saudi women are finding more employment as private and government bodies strive to reach qualified women across the Kingdom’s economic sectors. The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technical Zones (MODON) revealed that the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia in top 20 list for coronavirus research globally
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global research on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spans several fields, with one receiving a US patent and trademark for early detection methods. According to Saudi Education Minister Dr. Hamad
Read MoreKSA tagged as ‘one of the fastest countries’ to respond to educational emergencies
MAKKAH: With the Saudi Minister of Education’s announcement Saturday evening that distance learning would continue after the pandemic, the Kingdom appears ready to take on the task and maintain its success. Dr. Hamad Al-Shaikh said that
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