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G20 holds infratech meeting under Saudi presidency
A G20 taskforce on Wednesday held a virtual meeting under the international forum’s Saudi 2020 presidency to discuss infrastructure technology (infratech). The group also discussed a draft report by the G20 and the Organisation for
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Work forges ahead on Saudi megaproject despite pandemic
Work on Saudi Arabia’s epic Qiddiya entertainment megaproject has been forging ahead despite a global economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. While many countries have been forced to stall or scale down
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Saudi government messages expats in mother tongues over COVID-19 rules violation
Saudi authorities have launched a major awareness campaign among the Kingdom’s expat community using a range of languages to spell out the dangers and legal consequences of ignoring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary
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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf reopens 77 additional mosques for Friday prayer
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf will reopen an additional 77 mosques to help maintain social distancing between worshipers, Saudi state news agency SPA
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See the wonders of AlUla from the comfort of your couch
With travel temporarily halted due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, virtual tours have become the safest form of travel, all
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Saudi Arabia reports 3,717 new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia reported 3,717 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 112,288, the Ministry of Health
Read More5,200 Madinah residents take part in COVID-19 testing initiative
Thousands of residents in the holy city of Madinah have taken advantage of a health initiative aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). An estimated 5,200 people attended COVID-19 testing sites set up by Madinah
Read MoreComic-Con Arabia to continue this year, virtually
There is a ray of light for pop culture enthusiasts amid the global health crisis, with the first eComic Con Live to take place virtually next month. Domain Entertainment and the creators of Comic Con Arabia, Panache Middle East, have come
Read MoreExpat health workers join Saudi colleagues in brave fight to defeat COVID-19
The frontline battle against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak being waged in hospitals throughout Saudi Arabia has been reinforced by a dedicated army of expatriate health workers. Foreign medical experts have been joining forces with
Read MoreSaudi Cabinet reviews measures taken to combat the coronavirus outbreak
The Cabinet on Tuesday reviewed the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and its implications at the local and international levels. The ministers reviewed measures to fight the pandemic in the Kingdom and ensure the safety of citizens and
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