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Field hospital set up in Makkah as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise
A field hospital has been set up in Makkah to combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the area, as numbers continue to rise. With a capacity of 100 beds, the aim is to provide assistance to help authorities quickly respond to cases
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US-Saudi business group hosts meeting to discuss B20 COVID-19 initiative
The US-Saudi Arabian Business Council hosted a virtual town hall meeting on Wednesday to discuss the B20’s COVID-19 initiative, which addresses the economic effects of the pandemic. The meeting aimed to raise awareness of the efforts
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Intermittent fasting: The health trend Muslims have been practicing for centuries
Muslims have been practicing eating patterns similar to intermittent fasting for centuries. Intermittent fasting has been around for over five decades and there are different forms. It is a popular health and fitness trend, with people using it
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Ozone technology used to sterilize holy sites in Makkah during COVID-19 outbreak
The General Presidency for the Affairs of Two Holy Mosques has announced that it is using ozone technology to sterilize the Grand Mosque and Kaaba in
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Saudi research grants target COVID-19 pandemic
Almost 40 research grants have been awarded under a funding initiative by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in support of global and
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Saudi Arabia repatriates 296 stranded Filipinos
Saudi Arabia has repatriated 296 Filipino passengers to Manila as part of the Kingdom’s initiative to return residents and tourists back to
Read MoreSaudi Arabia eases Qatif lockdown
Saudi Arabia will allow entry to and exit from the Qatif governorate, state news agency SPA reported, citing the Ministry of Interior. The Kingdom will also allow movement in the city from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. The ministry also announced the
Read MoreTelemedicine on the rise in Saudi Arabia amid pandemic
In response to the elevated risk level from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, various hospitals in Saudi Arabia have accelerated telemedicine health services, offering secure and virtual face-to-face interactions with doctors. Patients
Read MoreSaudi cabinet urges southern Yemeni separatists to reverse self-rule decision
The Saudi cabinet on Tuesday called for the situation in Yemen to return to the way it was before separatists seized control in the interim capital Aden and some southern governorates, according to state news agency SPA. The Southern Transitional
Read MoreSaudia denies June flight resumption rumors
Saudi Airlines has denied that flights will resume in early June, despite the website showing domestic flights available for booking. The airline said that it was awaiting official clearance from the authorities to restart air
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