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Czech Republic reports 2,309 new coronavirus cases in slight dip
PRAGUE: The Czech Republic recorded 2,309 new infections in its third highest daily rise since the coronavirus pandemic began, but the figure was down slightly from 2,392 the previous day, health ministry data showed on Thursday. In the past two
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Umrah app will increase competition, enrich pilgrim experience, says Saudi official
MAKKAH: The Kingdom’s new Umrah app will create a competitive business environment that will improve pilgrim services and enrich the pilgrim experience, according to a senior ministry official. I’tamarna is aimed at enforcing health
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Study reveals psychological toll of COVID-19 on Saudis
RIYADH: Research conducted in Saudi Arabia on the psychological effects of the global lockdown caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) shows that symptoms of depression and anxiety ranging from mild to severe, particularly in women, are
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India’s coronavirus infections surge again after dip
NEW DELHI: India’s coronavirus infections surged again on Wednesday, a day after falling to their lowest figure in almost a month. In the
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Top Saudi showjumpers set to raise bar for 90th National Day celebrations
JEDDAH: More than 50 Saudi riders and 100 horses from throughout the Kingdom will on Wednesday take part in a showjumping championship to mark the
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Saudi Arabia to gradually resume Umrah pilgrimage from Oct. 4
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday it would start allowing pilgrims to perform Umrah in gradual stages, while taking the necessary
Read MoreIthra marks National Day with exhibitions, competitions and performances
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is marking Saudi Arabia’s 90th National Day with exhibitions, a scavenger hunt, a fine dining pop-up, and artistic performances. The center started its National Day celebrations on
Read MoreDeath toll from India building collapse jumps to 20
The death toll from an apartment block collapse in western India climbed to 20 Tuesday, with more bodies likely to be recovered, officials said, as rescuers searched for survivors. Emergency workers from the National Disaster Response Force
Read MoreSaudi Arabia reports 27 COVID-19 deaths, 492 new cases
Saudi Arabia recorded 27 new coronavirus deaths on Monday, bringing the total to 4,512 since the pandemic emerged. The Ministry of Health said the number of cases in the Kingdom now stands at 330,246, after 492 new cases were confirmed in the
Read MoreUmrah pilgrimage to be restored in phases
The suspension of Umrah in Saudi Arabia, which was implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will be lifted in phases, Saudi authorities announced on Monday. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten said that while public health
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