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Saudi Governor launches campaign to help families of prisoners in Najran
During a videoconference with officials of the governorate on Monday, Najran Gov. Prince Jalawi bin Abdul Aziz bin Musaed launched a campaign to help families of prisoners. The campaign has been organized by the national committee for fostering the
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Makkah Grand Mosque imam joins workers cleaning and sterilizing the Kaaba
Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the president of the General Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques, on Monday joined workers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as they washed and sterilized the Kaaba and Maqam Ibrahim before the call to night prayer. In line
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Innovating for a green future on World IP Day
Member states of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) have celebrated World Intellectual Property Day (World IP Day) under this year’s theme “Innovate for a green future.” Celebrated on April 26 each year, World
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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
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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
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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
Read MoreStrict 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 disinfection every 24 hours and a ban on customers paying with banknotes. Shoppers must adhere to
Read MoreSaudi 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 and in previously isolated neighbourhoods, state news agency (SPA) said early on Sunday. The
Read MoreSaudi 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 Office (KIPO) during a virtual meeting on Wednesday. The meeting, the sixth between the two sides,
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
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