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Fire in Jeddah’s Al-Sulaymaniyah neighborhood brought under control
A fire broke out in Jeddah’s Al-Sulaymaniyah neighborhood and has been brought under control, the Civil Defence in Makkah Region said. The blaze started in a number of portacabins in an area close to the Haramian train station in
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At Riyadh conference this month, experts to draw up road map for fighting pandemics
Senior health officials and experts from around the world are to attend a Riyadh conference aimed at drawing up a road map for fighting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and any future pandemics. Saudi Arabia will host the Riyadh Global Digital
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,402 new coronavirus cases, 35 deaths
Saudi Arabia today reported 1,402 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the Kingdom to 284,226, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday. According to Health Ministry spokesperson Dr. Mohammad Al Abdul Ali, 35
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Arab coalition intercept Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-backed Arab coalition forces intercepted a Houthi drone targeting the Kingdom, state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. Coalition
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We feel your pain: Saudi Arabia’s support for devastated Beirut
There has been a global outpouring of sympathy and support for the people of Lebanon since the devastating explosion in Beirut on Tuesday. In Saudi
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Saudi king orders urgent humanitarian assistance for Lebanon
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the government, on the orders of King Salman, will urgently send humanitarian aid to
Read MorePlans begin for Aug. 30 Saudi ‘back to school day’ after virus
Saudi parents, children, teachers and education chiefs began preparations in earnest on Wednesday for the new post-coronavirus school year to begin on Aug. 30. Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Asheikh held a virtual meeting with
Read MoreSaudi customs train dogs to sniff out infected air travelers
Saudi Customs officials are taking the lead in identifying air travelers harboring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) — by using specially trained sniffer dogs. The canine virus detectors are being drafted in at airports throughout
Read MoreUNESCO extends Saudi scientist’s goodwill ambassador role for another 2 years
Saudi medical scientist Dr. Hayat Sindi’s prestige role as a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador has been extended for another two years by the organization’s director general, Audrey Azoulay. Makkah-born Sindi was given the title in
Read MoreSaudi Arabia, Gulf countries express solidarity with Lebanon over Beirut explosion
Saudi Arabia said it was “following with great concern the repercussions of the explosion that occurred” in Lebanon after two massive explosions in Beirut’s port on Tuesday. The two blasts killed dozens of people, with the death
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