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Saudi 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
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KSA 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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Saudi Arabia prepares to receive first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
JEDDAH: The first batch of the coronavirus vaccine is set to arrive in the Kingdom and will be available for distribution in weeks. According to a video posted on social media by the infectious diseases expert Dr. Nezar Bahabri, who has been
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Saudi fund helps more than 73,000 women to own homes
RIYADH: More than 73,000 Saudi women in the Kingdom have benefited from mortgage loans provided by the Real Estate Development Fund (REDF) as part of
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Saudi mayor honors British expat for 27 years of beach cleaning
RIYADH: It was a visit to a Saudi beach that prompted a British expat to spend his day off cleaning the area – he continued his efforts for 27
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Saudi ministries, foreign missions discuss labor reforms
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held two workshops with
Read MoreJustice Ministry expands remote prosecution services
RIYADH: The Kingdom’s remote prosecution service is being expanded to include 71 courts and 80 prisons following directions from Justice Minister Waleed Al-Samaani, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The electronic service allows for the
Read MoreSaudi International Airshow postponed due to COVID-19
The 2021 edition of the Saudi International Airshow has been postponed in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saudi Press Agency has reported. The Saudi Aviation Club said the cancellation was necessary to prioritize the safety of
Read MoreReligious leaders denounce extremism in Europe
RIYADH: The King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz International Center for Interreligious and Intercultural Dialogue (KAICIID), in collaboration with the European Council of Religious Leaders, organized a virtual dialogue seminar under the theme “The
Read More‘Life-changing’ Harakia scheme empowering Saudis with disabilities
RIYADH: People with disabilities seeking employment in Saudi Arabia are getting a bigger boost with the help of Alwaleed Philanthropies and car companies. Under the umbrella of Vision 2030, the Kingdom has focused on empowering people, especially
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