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OIC calls on members to share education expertise with least-developed countries
In a speech at an extraordinary virtual conference of education ministers on Thursday, Dr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen — secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) — stressed the value of sharing ways
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Ramadan gatherings cause COVID-19 cases among Saudi children, women to soar
Cases of the killer coronavirus disease (COVID-19) among Saudi children were on Thursday reported to have shot up by 125 percent during Ramadan, health officials revealed. And a “dangerous” rise of 100 percent in infections among
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Saudi shoppers turn to contactless tech, e-gifts during COVID-19 pandemic
Changes to Saudi buying habits have been highlighted among the many lifestyle adjustments being brought about by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The adoption of contactless technology as a safer way of paying for goods and
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The hidden COVID-19 symptoms that are easy to miss
Cough, sore throat, fever — the common symptoms of coronavirus are well known. But as the deadly illness continues to wreak havoc around the
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Saudi Arabia and Russia committed to achieving oil market stability
Saudi Arabia and Russia vowed in a joint statement on Wednesday their commitment to oil market stability. The statement was released following a
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Saudi Arabia announces four-day Eid al-Fitr holiday May 23-26 : Ramadan
Saudi Arabia has announced a four-day holiday for private-sector employees to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, expected to last from Saturday, May 23 to
Read MoreSaudi G20 presidency to hold extraordinary trade and investment meeting
The Saudi G20 Presidency will hold an extraordinary meeting on May 14 to discuss ways to minimize disruption to trade and global supply chains which have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is set to bring together trade and
Read MoreThousands pay respects to Saudi housing minister over loss of his son
Condolences are pouring in by the thousands on the death of the son of Majid Al-Hogail, Saudi housing minister and acting minister of municipal and rural affairs. “With the heart content with Allah’s will, he (Al-Muhannad) has entered
Read MoreSaudi Arabia announces nine new coronavirus deaths
Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry announced 1,905 new confirmed coronavirus cases and nine new deaths in the Kingdom during a press conference on Wednesday. The ministry said the total number of confirmed cases in the country had risen to
Read MoreQassim governor launches Eid at Home initiative
Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Wednesday launched the municipality’s Eid at Home initiative along with an official website of festival events. Organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development in Qassim region,
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