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Indonesian delegation lauds Saudi efforts to serve pilgrims
MAKKAH: Saudi authorities are taking great care of the first batch of Indonesian Umrah pilgrims that arrived in the first week of November, said Joko Asmoru of the Indonesian Muslim Association of Hajj and Umrah Travels. The official praised
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First International Standards Summit opens on Nov. 4
RIYADH: The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), in partnership with local and international bodies, will launch the first international summit on Wednesday to discuss issues related to maintaining quality and standards. The
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Saudi deal to support transportation networks in Yemen
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Transport Ministry on Monday signed a memorandum of cooperation to support development of vital sectors in the war-torn country. Transport Minister Saleh bin Nasser
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Allies must take note of Iran’s belligerence, says Saudi FM
The Saudi foreign minister on Monday appealed to the international community to take note of Iran’s belligerence in the Middle East. Prince
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Pakistani pilgrims feeling ‘blessed’ as they arrive in Makkah for Umrah
Pakistani pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia this week for Umrah said they felt blessed to be among the few hundred foreigners performing the holy
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Virus cases set to rise in Saudi Arabia, warn health chiefs
JEDDAH: Saudi health chiefs on Monday warned members of the public to prepare for an increase in the number of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases
Read MoreSaudi Arabia’s Red Sea Development Company signs $2bn worth of contracts to date
RIYADH: The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), which is behind the Kingdom’s flagship international tourism project, has signed SR7.5 billion ($2 billion) worth of contracts to date, the Saudi Press Agency reported. More than 70 percent
Read MoreSaudi Health Ministry launches online healthy marriage service
The Ministry of Health has launched the first phase of the online healthy marriage service in government health facilities, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The ministry said that the service aims to automate all test procedures
Read MoreProgram launched to train Saudi students for foreign universities
The Initiatives Center at the Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz Foundation (Misk) has begun registration for the “University Preparation Program.” This aims to boost the skills of high school students and increase
Read MoreSaudi Interior Ministry asks people to report violations of coronavirus measures
JEDDAH: The Saudi Interior Ministry once again urged the Kingdom’s residents to adhere to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) precautionary measures and to report violators, affirming that penalties remain in place. The ministry receives
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