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Government staff in Saudi to gradually return to work on Sunday
Government employees in Saudi Arabia are set to gradually return to work on Sunday (May 31). According to Minister of Human Resources Ahmed al-Rajhi, 50 percent of public sector workers will return to officers, with the remainder continuing to
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Saudi shootout leaves 6 dead, 3 injured
Six Saudis died and three others were injured in a shootout in Asir, state news agency SPA reported on Wednesday. Police have confiscated the weapons and are investigating the incident, Asir police media spokesman major Zaid Al-Dabbash said.
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Saudi Arabia's human resources minister says time for business to resume
The time has come for Saudi Arabia to open businesses and restart commercial activity, the minister of human resources and social development said on Tuesday. Ahmed Al-Rajhi’s comments come as the Kingdom announced several steps to reduce
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Domestic flights to resume in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Tuesday that domestic flights through national carriers will start
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Saudi Hajj minister praises efforts in fight against coronavirus
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah held a video call to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr and exchange greetings with its staff in the presence of Minister of Hajj
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Saudis reveal their post-COVID-19 wish lists
The unprecedented global lockdown due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, has seen life as most people knew it come to a
Read MoreSaudi Arabia extends tourist visas for 3 months for free
Saudi Arabia has extended the validity of all tourist visas which had expired during the period of suspension of international flights, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The General Directorate of Passports that the extension is done automatically
Read MoreCOVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 1,931 new cases, 12 deaths
Saudi Arabia reported 1,931 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 76,726, the Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday (May 26). Meanwhile, the ministry reported 2,782 recoveries today, with total
Read MoreSaudi envoy to UK calls for more cooperation amid pandemic
Saudi Ambassador to the UK Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al-Saud has called for greater cooperation between the two kingdoms amid the coronavirus crisis. Writing in Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper, the envoy said Saudi Arabia and
Read MoreSaudi Arabia eases coronavirus lockdown restrictions
Saudi Arabia announced the easing of restrictions that has halted much of the activity in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. As of Sunday 31, May, the curfew on all areas of the Kingdom will be eased, except Makkah. Movement in cities
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