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Saudi food authority reports 1,551 violations in one month
In August, 6,638 visits were completed by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) in the Kingdom, including 3,467 in food establishments, 1,120 in pharmaceutical establishments, 748 in medical device facilities, 462 in feed facilities, 572 in
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Hajj minister launches virtual forum to enrich pilgrim experience
A virtual forum aimed at enriching pilgrims' experiences in the hospitality field was inaugurated on Sunday by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Salih Bentin, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The launch saw the participation of several
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Departing French envoy to Saudi Arabia bids farewell
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received the French ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Francois Gouyette, on Thursday. Gouyette has reached the end of his term as ambassador and had come to bid farewell to Prince Faisal. The
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Students’ virtual health lesson gets top marks among parents in Saudi Arabia
A Saudi Health Council advisory on virtual learning and pupils’ screen habits is crucial in helping children lead healthy lives in a digital
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Saudi education minister hails online learning platform success despite glitches
Saudi Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Sheikh addressed the issues stemming from the launch of the Madrasati online learning platform
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Oil slides 5% to lowest level since June on demand fears
Oil slid 5 percent to below $40 a barrel on Tuesday, its lowest since June, over concerns that a demand recovery could weaken as coronavirus
Read MoreHeat oust depleted Bucks to reach NBA East finals
The Miami Heat punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, beating top-seeded Milwaukee 103-94 as injured Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo watched from the bench. Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic scored 17 points apiece as six
Read MoreMadinah governor inaugurates two power projects
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday inaugurated two power projects: The Nakheel transfer station and the New Airport transfer station. These two stations will also be linked to the Saudi Electric Co. (SEC) main grid. The projects cost
Read MoreDatabase gathers 2,000 items of virus-related info for Saudi researchers
More than 2,000 items of information related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic have been collated to help Saudi research into the health crisis. The library of data includes study documents, print and online news articles, videos, and
Read MoreNumber of Absher beneficiaries reaches 17 million
The number of users who benefit from 200 online services through the Kingdom’s electronic platform Absher has reached more than 17 million, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. The online platform allows citizens and expatriates to
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