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Saudi Arabia reopens mosques except those in Makkah and Jeddah
Mosques in Saudi Arabia, except those in Makkah and Jeddah, will reopen 40 minutes before the call for Friday prayer starting Friday June 12, state news agency SPA reported citing the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. The Ministry of
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia reports 3,733 new coronavirus cases, 38 deaths
Saudi Arabia reported 3,733 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 116,021, the Ministry of Health announced on Thursday (June 11). Meanwhile, the ministry reported 2,065 recoveries today, with total
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G20 holds infratech meeting under Saudi presidency
A G20 taskforce on Wednesday held a virtual meeting under the international forum’s Saudi 2020 presidency to discuss infrastructure technology (infratech). The group also discussed a draft report by the G20 and the Organisation for
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Work forges ahead on Saudi megaproject despite pandemic
Work on Saudi Arabia’s epic Qiddiya entertainment megaproject has been forging ahead despite a global economic slowdown caused by the
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Saudi government messages expats in mother tongues over COVID-19 rules violation
Saudi authorities have launched a major awareness campaign among the Kingdom’s expat community using a range of languages to spell out the
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Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf reopens 77 additional mosques for Friday prayer
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jawf will reopen an additional 77 mosques to help maintain social distancing between worshipers, Saudi state news agency SPA
Read MoreSee the wonders of AlUla from the comfort of your couch
With travel temporarily halted due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, virtual tours have become the safest form of travel, all from the comfort of one’s home. With a plethora of sites to visit, virtually, AlUla is one site
Read MoreSaudi Arabia reports 3,717 new coronavirus cases
Saudi Arabia reported 3,717 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 112,288, the Ministry of Health announced on Wednesdy (June 10). Meanwhile, the ministry reported 1,615 recoveries today,
Read More5,200 Madinah residents take part in COVID-19 testing initiative
Thousands of residents in the holy city of Madinah have taken advantage of a health initiative aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). An estimated 5,200 people attended COVID-19 testing sites set up by Madinah
Read MoreComic-Con Arabia to continue this year, virtually
There is a ray of light for pop culture enthusiasts amid the global health crisis, with the first eComic Con Live to take place virtually next month. Domain Entertainment and the creators of Comic Con Arabia, Panache Middle East, have come
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