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Saudi Arabia limits Hajj pilgrims to 1,000
Hajj pilgrim numbers could be limited to less or more than 1,000 to protect public health in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Saudi authorities. Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah told a press conference on Tuesday that
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Saudi Ports Authority launches fourth shipping line in 2020
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) on Monday announced the launch of the first direct shipping line connection UAE’s Jebel Ali Port with Egypt’s Sokhna Port through Jeddah Islamic Port. The project has been carried out in partnership
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King Salman promotes, appoints 22 judges
King Salman issued a royal decree on Tuesday to promote and appoint 22 judges to the Board of Grievances. The promotions and appointments covered various levels of the judiciary. The head of the Board of Grievances and chairman of the
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Governor of Saudi Arabia's Qassim province launches anti-smoking program
Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal on Tuesday launched an anti-smoking program and reviewed details about the project. Members of the
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World community, Muslim organizations welcome strict Saudi limit on Hajj pilgrims
The international community and Muslim organizations have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to allow only a “very limited” number of
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Madinah governor praises youth initiatives during pandemic
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Monday praised the voluntary initiatives taken by the region’s Youth Committee during the coronavirus
Read MoreJeddah’s new King Abdul Aziz Airport launches APM service Previous
Jeddah’s new King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) inaugurated, on Monday, the free internal automated people mover (APM) for international arriving and departing passengers. The service transports passengers from the check-in
Read MoreSaudi Arabia: Hajj 2020 to be held with limited number of pilgrims
Hajj will go ahead next month but with a “very limited” number of pilgrims allowed to take part, Saudi Arabia said on Monday. The decision was taken due to the ongoing threat from the coronavirus pandemic and to preserve
Read MoreOn your marks: Saudi gyms gear up to welcome back fitness buffs
Many businesses including gyms have resumed operations since the Kingdom lifted a nationwide coronavirus curfew on June 21, and are welcoming back those who felt their fitness fade due to months of lockdown and the difficulty of staying active at
Read MoreLights, camera, action: Saudi cinemas reopen after coronavirus hiatus
After the initial panicked scramble to close the doors of Saudi cinemas on March 11, movie theaters are making a partial comeback, with two of the Kingdom’s three major players now taking ticket bookings and operating with limited
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