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Saudi Arabia urges digital transformation to revitalize Arab cultural sector
Saudi Deputy Culture Minister Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez on Monday attended a virtual meeting of Arab culture ministers organized by the Arab League’s Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). Fayez called for a unified Arab
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Over 19k criminal court sessions held online in Saudi Arabia
Over 19,000 criminal court sessions were held remotely as part of the measures taken in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. According to a report issued by the Justice Ministry, since the beginning of online sessions, 2,200
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Gatherings blamed for hike in COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Health Ministry’s spokesman has attributed the increase of COVID-19 cases among children and women to social gatherings. A total of 22 percent of Monday’s recorded cases were women and 7 percent were children. “The
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Saudi ministry announces nine new coronavirus deaths
The Saudi health ministry has recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19, raising the total toll in the Kingdom to 255. The ministry urged
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Saudi ministry launches flexible work system
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched the “flexible work system” targeting private-sector Saudi individuals
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Coronavirus nasal swab test: is it really painful?
While different diagnostic tests can be used to identify the coronavirus, health authorities have been taking nasopharyngeal swabs of suspected
Read MoreSaudi king orders release of $493 million in ‘Ramadan Aid’ to social security beneficiaries
King Salman has ordered the disbursement of 1.85 billion riyals ($492.6 million) in "Ramadan aid" to social security beneficiaries of Saudi Arabia. Providers of families will get 1,000 riyals each while family members will get 500
Read MoreSaudi Arabia suspending cost of living allowance, raising VAT to mitigate economic impact of COVID-19 crisis
Saudi Arabia is suspending the cost of living allowance and increasing the value-added tax (VAT) as part of measures to address the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday. “Cost of living
Read MoreSaudi Arabia eases lockdown in Samtah governorate
Saudi Arabia will lift the 24-hour curfew on Samtah governorate starting May 11 and allow residents to move between 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., while instructions excluding exceptional activities from curfew restrictions will remain in force, state news
Read MoreThe Art of Isolation: online exhibition showcases Saudi art made in lockdown
Ozla Art has launched the first virtual exhibition in Saudi Arabia, entitled The Art of Isolation. The show, supported by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture, offers a glimpse into what professional and amateur artists from the kingdom have
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