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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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Prince Khalid says Saudi Arabia’s 90th national day renews pride
Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman congratulated King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, and 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
Read MoreSaudi 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 precautions. The Ministry of Interior said the decision was made after assessing the developments of the
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 MoreLufthansa to cut more jobs as it loses €500m a month
Lufthansa said Monday it will slash more jobs on top of 22,000 previously announced cuts and put more planes out of service with current losses running at some €500 million ($590 million) a month. With demand set to be lower than expected
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
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