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Saudi Arabia receives repatriated nationals from Berlin
A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight carrying Saudi nationals from Berlin has landed in Riyadh, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to repatriate its stranded citizens because of the coronavirus outbreak. The returnees arrived at the King Khalid
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COVID-19 remedy rumors give false sense of security, warn doctors
Out of the fear and despair generated by the coronavirus, people are clinging to a shred of hope to feel safe, believing and turning to any means to protect themselves during the lockdown. It is not unusual, in normal times, for social media
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Saudi Arabia to carry out community testing to curb COVID-19
The Saudi Ministry of Health has taken another step in its fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by introducing community testing surveys. “If need be, this will be conducted in an organized manner through scheduled screening
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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
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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
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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
Read MoreOzone 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 Makkah as part of its ongoing precautionary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The
Read MoreSaudi 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 local efforts to counter the coronavirus pandemic. The initiative aims to invest in the
Read MoreSaudi 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 their countries due to coronavirus, state news agency SPA reported. Residents availed of the Awda
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
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