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Russian coronavirus vaccine trials to be held in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is set to play a key role in the development of a Russian COVID-19 vaccine that produced promising results in the first phase of human trials. The monthlong trial on 38 people ended this week, and a 100-person Phase II trial is under
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G20 officials to discuss global economic outlook
G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will on Saturday hold a virtual meeting to discuss the global economic outlook and coordinate collective action for sustained recovery. The talks will be chaired by Minister of Finance Mohammed
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Bitcoin Twitter hack does not concern many Saudis
After Wednesday’s Twitter hack against social media sites’ verified accounts, Saudis showed no signs of worry as to whether or not this in any way endangers their online activity. The bitcoin scam that took over Twitter came in the
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New projects aim to share Saudi human-rights successes with the world
The Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) has launched three international initiatives to highlight the success of recent reforms implemented by
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Muslim World League, Emirates Fatwa Council to discuss Post-Corona Fiqh issues
The Muslim World League, in cooperation with the Emirates Fatwa Council, will organize the international virtual conference titled “Emergency
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DiplomaticQuarter: Eastern Province officials meet outgoing US Consul General Rachna Korhonen
Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif met US Consul General Rachna Korhonen on Wednesday to mark the end of her second mission in the
Read MoreHajj officials outline health, security measures
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, minister of interior and chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, chaired a virtual meeting on Wednesday with the heads of security agencies and officials in charge of this year’s Hajj
Read MoreSaudi Health Ministry offers COVID-19 tips for dealing with elderly
Tips on how to protect vulnerable elderly people from contracting the potentially deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been shared online by Saudi health officials. Announcing 2,671 new cases of the virus in the Kingdom and 42 deaths, the
Read MoreMadinah governor urges more effort to create new job opportunities for Saudis
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday stressed the importance of developing the capabilities of the national workforce by introducing innovative training programs. He directed relevant authorities to intensify efforts to create new job
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s daily virus count stabilizing
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and critical care admissions in Saudi Arabia saw a slight decrease on Tuesday, according to a Ministry of Health spokesman. Dr. Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Ali told a regular press
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