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KSRelief distributes aid in Lebanon, Yemen
King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has distributed 540 food baskets in cooperation with the Lebanese Al-Ghina Charity Association. The food baskets will benefit 3,240 people in Lebanon. KSRelief, in cooperation with the
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Pandemic turns Eid sour as millions stay home to curb virus in Saudi Arabia
This year Eid Al-Fitr celebrations around the world have been subdued due to the coronavirus pandemic. The holy month of Ramadan and the Eid of 2020 will be remembered as a time when traditions had to be broken to fight the spread of the
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King Salman: Saudi Arabia will overcome coronavirus with 'resolve and positivity'
King Salman said on Sunday that he "sees hope in the coming days" in a message to mark Eid Al-Fitr. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, he said that Saudi Arabia will overcome “all calamity” through resolve and
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Saudi crown prince says COVID-19 will pass
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has exchanged Eid greetings with senior government officials, saying that he believed the
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Saudi tax authority conducts 1,335 inspections to protect VAT system
The General Authority for Zakat and Tax (GAZT) has implemented an extensive inspection campaign to shops in the retail sector, the Saudi Press Agency
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 11 deaths, 2, 399 new cases
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health announced Sunday 11 new deaths from COVID-19, and an increase of 2,399 confirmed cases. The latest figures
Read MoreSaudi Arabia announces Eid Al-Fitr will start on Sunday
Eid Al-Fitr will begin on Sunday May 24, authorities in Saudi Arabia have announced. According to reports, the Shawwal moon was not sighted, meaning Saturday will be the last day of Ramadan. This year, Eid will be marked differently in the
Read MoreInside Zari Fashion Bazaar, Saudi Arabia’s first virtual fashion event
In the Arab world, the industry is also opening up to new channels of communication and creativity. Last week, Sara Obeid, founder of a Riyadh-based event management company, teamed up with Saudi visual effects producer Jumana Shaheen to
Read MoreIraqi officials visit Saudi Arabia in masks, highlighting COVID-19 normal
Iraqi officials wearing face masks and practicing social distancing visited Saudi Arabia this week, highlighting the new normal for state officials amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Images released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) via
Read MoreKing Salman receives a call from Egyptian, Kuwaiti, Jordanian leaders for Eid Al-Fitr
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received a phone call on Friday from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to congratulate him on the upcoming Muslim holiday, Eid Al-Fitr. Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that the last day of the holy month of
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