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Safe prayers: Makkah promotes social distancing for worshippers
Social distancing measures have been introduced for worshippers during Taraweeh prayers in the Grand Mosque. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched the measures as part of its strategy to combat
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Saudi Arabia stresses unity to reduce illicit financial flows
Saudi Arabia's deputy permanent representative to the UN in New York emphasized the Kingdom’s belief in international cooperation to reduce illicit financial flows, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Dr. Khaled Manzlawiy also enouraged UN
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Saudi Arabia and China sign $265m deal to fight coronavirus
China will supply Saudi Arabia with 9 million coronavirus test kits, 500 specialist technicians and six test laboratories in a $265 million deal signed on Sunday. The agreement between the Kingdom’s National Unified Procurement Company
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Strict new regulations for Saudi stores, malls to re-open
Saudi retail stores and shopping malls have been given strict new rules governing their reopening as the coronavirus curfew is eased, including
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Saudi Arabia partially lifts curfew except in Mecca
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has issued an order to partially lift the curfew in all regions of the kingdom while keeping a 24-hour curfew in Mecca
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Saudi Arabia, South Korea agree data exchange deal
The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP) signed a program to exchange intellectual property data with the Korean Intellectual Property
Read MoreSaudi king increases Ramadan meals project funding in 18 countries
Saudi Arabia's King Salman has approved an increase in funding to SR5 million ($1.3 million) for Ramadan meals projects in 18 countries around the world. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance will implement the program, which
Read MoreWomen ‘playing key role in the battle against coronavirus pandemic’: Women 20 chair
Women are on the frontline in the battle against the coronavirus, says Dr. Thoraya Obaid, chair of Women 20, an official G20 engagement group. “It is important that G20 leaders explicitly discuss and recognize the role women are
Read MoreSaudi FII’s first virtual event ponders lessons of coronavirus pandemic
The lessons that can be learned from the coronavirus crisis, and how they can be used to develop a roadmap for the future, were the main topics of discussion on Thursday during the first virtual event organized by the Future Investment
Read MoreSaudi G20 presidency calls for increased contributions to COVID-19 global fight
The Saudi presidency of the Group of 20 major economies on Thursday called for more urgent donations to fund the emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to develop needed vaccines. In a press statement, the G20 presidency urged countries,
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