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Saudi Arabia’s Ithra committed to bringing cultures together despite global pandemic
Though the King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) remains closed to the public due to the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the center has made significant efforts to keep their goal of connecting cultures across the world
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Saudi Cabinet urges OPEC+ countries to further reduce oil production
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday urged oil-producing nations not only to adhere to agreed cuts to production, but further reduce output to help restore balance in global oil markets, state news agency SPA reported. In issuing the call to
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Saudi chefs share Ramadan food favorites, iftar essentials
As Muslims around the world mark the holy month of Ramadan with fasting, prayer, and reflection, they are also celebrating it with cooking, feasting and constant snacking between sunset and sunrise. Arab News asked Saudi chefs to share their
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Saudi Arabia records 1,966 new cases
Saudi Arabia’s confirmed coronavirus cases continue to increase with 1,966 new cases confirmed on Monday, while the death rate has slightly
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No tolerance for extremism, says Saudi education minister
There is no tolerance in Saudi schools and universities for extremist thought, literature or teaching, Education Minister Dr. Hamad bin
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Saudi Arabia’s aid agency provides drinking water to Yemenis
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) continues to carry out water and environmental sanitation projects in various parts of
Read MoreSaudi Arabia urges digital transformation to revitalize Arab cultural sector
Saudi Deputy Culture Minister Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez on Monday attended a virtual meeting of Arab culture ministers organized by the Arab League’s Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO). Fayez called for a unified Arab
Read MoreOver 19k criminal court sessions held online in Saudi Arabia
Over 19,000 criminal court sessions were held remotely as part of the measures taken in the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. According to a report issued by the Justice Ministry, since the beginning of online sessions, 2,200
Read MoreGatherings blamed for hike in COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Health Ministry’s spokesman has attributed the increase of COVID-19 cases among children and women to social gatherings. A total of 22 percent of Monday’s recorded cases were women and 7 percent were children. “The
Read MoreSaudi ministry announces nine new coronavirus deaths
The Saudi health ministry has recorded nine new deaths from COVID-19, raising the total toll in the Kingdom to 255. The ministry urged residents Monday to stay home to avoid infection. It registered 1,966 new cases, mostly in the
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