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Saudi initiative to promote Arabic to be launched next week
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) will launch a global initiative next week for academic accreditation of centers and programs to teach Arabic to non-native speakers. The step aims to reinforce Saudi
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Saudi minster received by PM on Republic of Congo visit
Saudi Minister of State for African Affairs Ahmed Al-Kattan, who is on a tour of seven African countries, called on Clement Mouamba, prime minister of the Republic of Congo in Brazzaville on Tuesday. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral ties
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Saudi citizens restore 13 archaeological sites across KSA
JEDDAH: Saudis with an interest in cultural heritage have helped to restore archaeological buildings and palaces, as well as historical fortresses in 13 locations throughout the Kingdom. The work comes from a belief that archaeological sites
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Saudi Arabia allocates more than SR6 billion for urban landscape
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has allocated more than SR6 billion for urban landscape improvement projects, said Ahmed Badhris, CEO of the Center for the
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Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister holds meeting with South African minister
RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who is on an official visit to South Africa, held a meeting with International Relations and
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Saudi food authority is evaluating more vaccines
JEDDAH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) said it is evaluating many coronavirus vaccines being developed by various
Read MoreSaudi Ithra Artist Open Call uncovers new talent
JEDDAH: A new artist has been added to the flourishing Saudi scene as the Kingdom’s leading creative organizations continue to support new talent. Wala Fadul, a graphic designer and artist, topped the list of 11 selected from 158 entrants in
Read MoreProgram to help Saudis make saving smartly
RIYADH: The Social Development Bank (SDB) on Sunday signed an agreement with two Saudi banks to provide saving products to the Zoud Savings subscribers. Zoud Savings seeks to promote the culture of saving money and help people manage funds in a
Read MoreTemperatures of 4 million people recorded at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
MAKKAH: Since the resumption of Umrah, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has monitored temperatures of around 4 million people through thermal cameras. A total of 25 cameras have been installed at entrances of the Grand
Read MoreSaudi Arabia declares victory over coronavirus
JEDDAH: Saudi health officials declared victory over the coronavirus on Sunday and said COVID-19 was under control. The Kingdom recorded only 139 new cases of infection, the first time the figure has been under 150 since the pandemic began to
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