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Hajj officials outline health, security measures
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, minister of interior and chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, chaired a virtual meeting on Wednesday with the heads of security agencies and officials in charge of this year’s Hajj
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Saudi Health Ministry offers COVID-19 tips for dealing with elderly
Tips on how to protect vulnerable elderly people from contracting the potentially deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been shared online by Saudi health officials. Announcing 2,671 new cases of the virus in the Kingdom and 42 deaths, the
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Madinah governor urges more effort to create new job opportunities for Saudis
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman on Tuesday stressed the importance of developing the capabilities of the national workforce by introducing innovative training programs. He directed relevant authorities to intensify efforts to create new job
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Saudi Arabia’s daily virus count stabilizing
The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and critical care admissions in Saudi Arabia saw a slight decrease on Tuesday,
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Janadriyah festival postponed until 1Q of 2021
The Saudi Culture Ministry has postponed the Janadriyah National Heritage and Culture Festival until the first quarter of 2021 as a precaution
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Djibouti president to give keynote address at virtual launch of Arab News en Français
In an online ceremony linking Riyadh and Paris on France’s National Day, the Middle East’s leading English-language newspaper tonight
Read MoreSaudi Arabia permits Eid Al-Adha prayers with coronavirus measures
Saudi Arabia said on Monday it would permit worshippers to perform Eid Al-Adha prayers at mosques. The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, directed the ministry’s branches in the regions throughout
Read MoreSaudi-French business groups see profit in their partnership
The sharing of mutually beneficial interests will lead to broader collaboration and limitless partnerships between Saudi Arabia and France, according to a top business leader. Dr. Saleh Al-Tayar, secretary-general of the Paris-based
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In a bid to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Interior Ministry has barred the entry of people to the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah and Arafat without permits from Dul Qadah 28 (July 18) to Dul Hijjah 12. A Saudi Press
Read MoreSaudi Arabia records lowest daily COVID-19 death rate for two weeks
Saudi Arabia on Monday reported its lowest daily death toll from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in two weeks, with 20 people dying from the virus in the past 24 hours. The Kingdom’s daily new case figure also continued to drop from
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